Perko 6 1/4x4 1/4´´ strainer

PERKO 6 1/4´´ x 4 1/4´´ Intake Water Strainer

Safeguard your vessel´s vital machinery with the PERKO 6 1/4´´ x 4 1/4´´ Intake Water Strainer, a critical component for any robust marine plumbing system. Designed to protect your investment, this high-performance strainer prevents debris, seaweed, plastic, and other particulates drawn in from raw water intakes from reaching and damaging your engine, generator, air conditioning units, or livewell washdown pumps. Ensure reliability and prevent costly, trip-ending failures caused by overheating or pump damage with this essential piece of equipment.

Unparalleled Engine and Equipment Protection

The primary benefit of the PERKO Intake Water Strainer is the peace of mind it delivers. By providing a clean, filtered water supply, it allows your onboard systems to operate at their optimal temperature and efficiency. This not only prevents immediate damage from blockages but also significantly extends the service life of impellers, heat exchangers, and other critical cooling system components. Its efficient design ensures high flow rates, so your equipment is never starved for water, even under heavy load.

Effortless Maintenance and Inspection

Engineered for the practical boat owner, this strainer simplifies routine maintenance. The transparent cylinder offers an immediate, at-a-glance visual check of the filter basket´s condition, allowing you to know precisely when cleaning is required without any guesswork. The easy-to-use design enables quick, tool-free access to the basket for cleaning, getting you back underway with minimal downtime. This user-friendly approach makes essential maintenance a simple, hassle-free task.

Key Features:

* Transparent Inspection Cylinder: Allows for instant monitoring of debris accumulation without disassembly.
* High-Capacity Filter Basket: Features a large surface area to capture a significant amount of debris before cleaning is necessary, ensuring sustained water flow.
* Tool-Free Servicing: Designed with convenient access features that allow the cylinder and basket to be removed by hand for quick and easy cleaning.
* Secure Mounting System: Integrated mounting lugs provide a solid, vibration-resistant installation to a bulkhead or stringer, ensuring the unit stays in place in rough seas.
* Versatile Plumbing Connections: Designed to accommodate standard marine hose sizes for seamless integration into new or existing raw water plumbing systems.
* Durable, Marine-Grade Construction: Built to withstand the harsh saltwater environment, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.

Technical Specifications:

* Product: Intake Water Strainers
* Category: Boats and equipment
* Subcategory: Plumbing
* Approximate Footprint/Flange Dimensions: 6 1/4 inches x 4 1/4 inches (159mm x 108mm)
* Cylinder Diameter (Approx.): 2.5 inches (63.5mm)
* Overall Height (Approx.): 5.75 inches (146mm)
* Screen Hole Diameter: 0.077 inches (1.95mm)
* Filtration Area to Pipe Size Ratio: Over 6:1
* Recommended Application: Raw water intake lines for engines, generators, ballast, and air conditioning systems.

Equip your vessel with the industry-leading protection of a PERKO Intake Water Strainer. It is not just a component; it is an essential safeguard for your boat’s most critical systems, providing reliability you can count on season after season