Perko 304 Stainless Steel Strainer Basket Only Size 10 f/2-1/2" Strainer

The Perko 304 Stainless Steel Strainer Basket Only Size 10 f/2-1/2" Strainer is a direct-replacement intake strainer component designed for marine and industrial water cooling systems where reliable debris filtration is non-negotiable. Built to Perko's exacting marine standards, this strainer basket serves as the primary filtering element in through-hull and seacock installations where saltwater corrosion and sediment ingestion pose constant operational threats. Whether maintaining engine cooling integrity on a vessel or protecting critical fluid systems in field operations, this replacement basket ensures uninterrupted flow while capturing particles that would otherwise compromise system function.

Manufactured from 304 stainless steel, the basket delivers superior corrosion resistance in saltwater and brackish environments where standard ferrous materials fail rapidly. The Size 10 configuration with 2-1/2" diameter fitting accepts the standard Perko strainer housing, and the open-basket design maximizes water flow rates while the fine mesh geometry traps suspended solids, silt, and debris before they reach vulnerable components. At 0.9 lbs and compact 7 x 5 x 19-inch overall dimensions, the basket installs quickly as a drop-in replacement—no modifications to existing housings required. The 304 stainless specification guarantees performance across temperature and salinity variations that would degrade lesser materials.

Field operators, vessel maintenance crews, and water system technicians trust Perko strainer baskets for routine preventive maintenance and emergency repairs. This replacement unit installs directly into existing 2-1/2" Perko strainer housings used across marine propulsion systems, emergency cooling circuits, and industrial applications. Periodic basket replacement—typically every season or after extended operation in high-sediment conditions—maintains optimal flow rates and prevents costly downtime from clogged or corroded strainers. Stock this basket as a critical spare for rapid response maintenance and extended deployments where spare parts access is limited.