{"product_id":"groco-arg500s-bronze-strainer-with-304-ss-basket-34-arg500s","title":"GROCO ARG-500S Bronze Raw-Water Strainer — 1\/2\" Hose, #304 SS Basket (34-ARG500S)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe GROCO ARG-500S is a compact bronze raw-water strainer designed for 1\/2 in. pipe or hose connections. It brings the same proven ARG-series construction to smaller engine cooling and raw-water applications — no tie rods, O-ring sealed cap and sight glass, and a tool-free #304 stainless steel basket — in a size suited to smaller inboard engines, auxiliary systems, and tight engine room installations. The see-through screw-on cap allows visual inspection of basket condition without disassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal as a primary raw-water strainer on small inboard gasoline or diesel engines, generator cooling circuits, air conditioning seawater loops, and other low-to-medium flow raw-water applications requiring a 1\/2 in. hose connection. Well-suited for smaller vessels, sailboat auxiliaries, and compact engine room installations where space is limited. \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 1\/2 in. pipe or hose connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart No. ARG500S | SKU: 34-ARG500S\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-500S is the smallest strainer in the GROCO ARG series and is commonly used on sailboat auxiliary engines and compact inboard installations. For seal and O-ring replacement, use the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/groco-arg-1-strainer-service-kit-for-arg-500-arg-750-and-arg-755\"\u003eGROCO ARG-1 Strainer Service Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, which covers the ARG-500, ARG-750, and ARG-755. For drain wingnut and O-ring replacement on units manufactured before 08\/01\/01, see 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. If your application requires a larger strainer, the ARG series scales up through the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/groco-arg-1500s-bronze-raw-water-strainer-1-1-2-hose-304-ss-basket-34-arg1500s\"\u003eGROCO ARG-1500S (1-1\/2\" Hose)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/groco-arg-2000s-bronze-raw-water-strainer-2-hose-304-ss-basket-34-arg2000s\"\u003eARG-2000S (2\" Hose)\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/groco-arg-2500s-bronze-raw-water-strainer-2-1-2-hose-304-ss-basket-34-arg2500s\"\u003eARG-2500S (2-1\/2\" Hose)\u003c\/a\u003e. Always verify hose ID and flow rate requirements before selecting a strainer size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51199424364580,"sku":"34-ARG500S","price":465.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/34-ARGS_Series_8c6843d1-c9b4-4c56-8efc-937018d8a72a.jpg?v=1785605209","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/groco-arg500s-bronze-strainer-with-304-ss-basket-34-arg500s","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}