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Old 30-06-2013, 09:49   #1
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2-Piece Flanged Through-Hull/Value Vs. Flanged Seacock

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I'd like your opinions on the utilization of a flanged through hull mated with a ball value vs. the use of a flanged ball valve. I have to replace 9 of them on a boat and the difference in price is staggering. I am wondering just how much safe the single piece is vs. the 2 pieces (and maybe an elbow) mated.

I am only looking at high end bronze equipment from Groco like the BV series with inline bronze ball.

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Re: 2-Piece Flanged Through-Hull/Value Vs. Flanged Seacock

There is a good discussion of various ways to safely install thru-hull fittings and valves on the Groco website.

Click on Valves and Thru-Hull Fittings Installation

In my opinion it is unsafe to just screw a ball valve onto a thru-hull fitting because of the mismatched threads and because of the thin material thickness of the threaded portion of thru-hull fittings.

The Groco IBVF Flanged adapter eliminates both problems and allows you to change the valve if needed in the future without removing the thru-hull fitting.

If you're trying to save some money, the Groco FBV Series of seacock is a very good value.

I'd appreciate it if you would consider buying the parts you need from me.
Here is a link to Seacocks on my website: Seacocks by Groco and Apollo Conbraco

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Old 30-06-2013, 19:55   #3
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Re: 2-Piece Flanged Through-Hull/Value Vs. Flanged Seacock

My problem with the Groco FBV valves are the fact that they have a chromed stainless ball valve in contact with a bronze fitting... thus galvanic corrosion. The vessel currently has these and the result is not only that the ball valves have completely disappeared in some cases but the stainless steel handle and connector are also corroding away.
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Re: 2-Piece Flanged Through-Hull/Value Vs. Flanged Seacock

Actually it's the BV series that has a stainless steel ball (not chrome plated). The FBV has a chrome plated brass ball. The ball is not in contact with the bronze body in either one of them. The ball rides on the PTFE seals. Corrosion has not been a problem with either in the field. Groco did a recall on the FBV series more than ten years ago when they discovered that the stem wasn't the correct alloy but no problems since. The level of corrosion you describe sounds more like electrolosis caused by a stray current.

The BV is certainly a heavier duty seacock. I like the bronze handle. You can't go wrong with the BV series but they're pricey.

Another seacock to consider is the Apollo. Price wise I think it falls between the FBV and the BV Groco's. I've had them on my boat for more than twenty years and they are still fine.
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Are these no longer available?
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Re: 2-Piece Flanged Through-Hull/Value Vs. Flanged Seacock

Roy those Groco SV series seacocks were discontinued twenty years ago. Groco no longer has parts for them. An aftermarket company started making the rubber plugs some years ago but I don't know if they are still in business.

The rubber had a long but limited life and needed to be replaced every so often. They were replaced by the BV series which should outlast the boat.

Here is a link to the service manual for the SV series.
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Thanks, HopCar, I'm glad these things are in good shape so they can last the rest of MY life. Such a good, simple, serviceable product, now replaced by something else. Oh well. I installed them in 1978, and they look the same, only the bronze is greener.
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Roy, you can make the rubber last longer if you're careful to not tighten the T-bolt more than you need to. The failure mode is that the rubber extrudes into the openings and prevents the plug from turning. It will eventually happen but over tightening can hurry it along.
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Re: 2-Piece Flanged Through-Hull/Value Vs. Flanged Seacock

FWIW, another option if you're in the market for high end: Spartan Seacocks
Seacocks (UL Approved) | Robinhood Marine Center

Not sure if you'll be thrilled about pricing out nine of them though...
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FWIW, another option if you're in the market for high end: Spartan Seacocks
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Not sure if you'll be thrilled about pricing out nine of them though...
Those are actually our number one choice but - yes - they are priced right out of our range.

We have decided to go with the 4/5 part solution: mushroom, flange, elbow, seacock, pipe to hose adapter.

The single-piece flange and seacock was just way to expensive and if something went wrong with the one piece it would be a pain to replace.
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I've only got three on a forty foot boat. One for the head and windlass washdown, one for the engine, and one for the galley sink and reefer pump. If I'd known what I know now, I'd have installed only one, with a manifold. All the discharges are above the waterline, including the holding tank discharge. Wave splash cleans it off.
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I've only got three on a forty foot boat. One for the head and windlass washdown, one for the engine, and one for the galley sink and reefer pump. If I'd known what I know now, I'd have installed only one, with a manifold. All the discharges are above the waterline, including the holding tank discharge. Wave splash cleans it off.
There are 11 throughhulls on the boat: 2 x cockpit, sink discharge, auto bilge pump, head sink drain, sea water intake for head and deck hose, holding tank discharge, head discharge, shower sump, raw water intake, engine discharge.
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