Groco Tri-Flanged Ball Type Seacock

Groco FBV Series Tri-Flanged Ball Type Seacock

Groco FBV Series Ball-Type Seacocks are manufactured for full flow and feature a triangular base. The patented field reversible handle allows you to select the closed position for orientation that best suits the installation. The handle has a square hole to accept standard ratchet, to help reach valves in hard-to-reach locations and ease actuation of difficult-to-operate valves.

Features:

Base bolt pattern matches most popular brands, making retrofitting easy

Stainless steel handle and hardware

Chrome plated solid brass ball

C83600 bronze construction

PTEF seats and seals

Bonding attachment on base

Note: 1-1/4" sizes and larger include on grease zerk fitting (can be used for lubrication or draining)

Specifications:

Part Number

Thread Bottom NPS

Thread Top NPT

A (inch)

B (inch)

C (inch)

D (inch)

E (inch)

Weight

FBV-750

3/4"

3/4"

6.14"

3.92"

2.40"

3.12"

5/16"

1.9 lbs.

FBV-1000

1"

1"

6.98"

4.40"

2.60"

3.38"

5/16"

2.6 lbs.

FBV-1250

1-1/4"

1-1/4"

7.12"

4.85"

2.70"

3.62"

5/16"

3.0 lbs.

FBV-1500

1-1/2"

1-1/2"

8.23"

5.77"

3.15"

4.50"

5/16"

4.4 lbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Groco FBV Series Tri-Flanged Ball Type Seacock used for? The Groco FBV Series Tri-Flanged Ball Type Seacock is a full-flow, ball-type seacock with a triangular base. Its field-reversible handle allows the closed position to be oriented to suit the installation, while the square handle opening accepts standard ratchets for difficult-to-reach locations.
• What is the Groco FBV Series Seacock made from? The Groco FBV Series Seacock features C83600 bronze construction, a chrome-plated solid brass ball, and stainless steel handle and hardware. It also uses PTFE seats and seals and includes a bonding attachment on the base.
• Can the Groco FBV Series Seacock be used for retrofitting? Yes. The Groco FBV Series features a base bolt pattern that matches most popular brands, which is designed to make retrofitting easier. Verify the existing bolt pattern and thread sizes against the specific FBV model before installation.
• What thread sizes are available for the Groco FBV Series Seacock? The FBV Series is available with matching bottom NPS and top NPT thread sizes of 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", and 1-1/2". The specific thread size depends on the selected model, including FBV-750, FBV-1000, FBV-1250, and FBV-1500.
• Which Groco FBV Series models include a grease zerk fitting? The product description states that 1-1/4" sizes and larger include a grease zerk fitting. The fitting can be used for lubrication or draining. Therefore, the FBV-1250 and FBV-1500 models include this feature.
• What are the available Groco FBV Series Seacock sizes and weights? The FBV-750 weighs 1.9 lbs., FBV-1000 weighs 2.6 lbs., FBV-1250 weighs 3.0 lbs., and FBV-1500 weighs 4.4 lbs. Each model has different dimensions, so verify the specific model's measurements and thread sizes before selecting a seacock.