{"product_id":"groco-arg1500s-bronze-strainer-with-304-ss-basket-34-arg1500s","title":"GROCO ARG-1500S Bronze Raw-Water Strainer — 1-1\/2\" Hose, #304 SS Basket (34-ARG1500S)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe GROCO ARG-1500S is a heavy-duty bronze raw-water strainer designed for inboard engine cooling systems, generator cooling, and other high-flow seawater intake applications. The see-through screw-on cap and tool-free #304 stainless steel basket removal make routine maintenance fast and straightforward. O-ring seals at the cap and between the strainer head and sight glass ensure a leak-free installation under both pressure and vacuum. The ARG-1500S accepts 1-1\/2 in. pipe or hose connections and is built to handle the demands of continuous raw-water service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal as a primary raw-water strainer on inboard diesel and gasoline engines, generator cooling circuits, and high-volume seawater systems on mid-to-large vessels. The large basket capacity and tool-free maintenance design make it well-suited for offshore and bluewater applications where reliability and easy servicing are critical. \u003cstrong\u003eNot for use in potable water systems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze body — corrosion-resistant for raw-water and seawater service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#304 stainless steel filter basket — tool-free removal for quick cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through screw-on strainer cap — inspect basket condition without disassembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO-ring sealed cap and sight glass — no leaks under pressure or vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo tie rods — simplified, robust construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpanner wrench holes in cover — compatible with SW-2531 wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls with pipe or hose connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHose size: 1-1\/2 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart No. ARG1500S | SKU: 34-ARG1500S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use chemical or abrasive cleaners on sight glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insights:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ARG-1500S is one of GROCO’s largest single-strainer models and is commonly specified for main engine raw-water intake on vessels 40 ft. and above. For replacement O-rings and service parts, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/groco-2238-cap-o-ring-for-arg-1500-3000\"\u003eGROCO 2238 Cap O-Ring for ARG-1500\/3000\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/groco-arg-506-drain-wingnut-and-o-ring-for-arg-strainers-before-080101\"\u003eGROCO ARG-506 Drain Wingnut and O-Ring\u003c\/a\u003e. For smaller ARG series strainers, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/groco-arg-2-strainer-service-kit-for-arg-1000-arg-1210-and-arg-1250\"\u003eGROCO ARG-2 Service Kit (ARG-1000\/1210\/1250)\u003c\/a\u003e covers the next size down. Always verify hose ID and flow rate requirements before selecting a strainer size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51199424233508,"sku":"34-ARG1500S","price":1087.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/images_de15fef9-abd8-4582-b7b6-371a81db0255.jpg?v=1785802051","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/groco-arg1500s-bronze-strainer-with-304-ss-basket-34-arg1500s","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}