GROCO IBV-1500 Bronze In-Line Ball Valve, 1-1/2 Inch NPT, Chrome Plated

The GROCO IBV-1500 is a bronze in-line ball valve built for marine thru-hull plumbing applications where a reliable on/off shutoff is needed in a straight run of pipe or hose. It uses a two-port, quarter-turn ball design so the flow path can be fully opened or closed with a simple lever motion, making it easy to isolate a line for maintenance or in an emergency. Both connections are 1-1/2 inch National Pipe Tapered (NPT) threaded ports, allowing the valve to thread directly into compatible NPT fittings, thru-hulls, strainers, or pipe runs of the same size. The valve body has a chrome plated exterior finish for corrosion resistance and a clean appearance in exposed below-deck or bilge installations. It measures 7.99 x 5.98 x 2.99 inches overall and weighs 3.48125 pounds, reflecting the solid, thick-walled bronze construction expected of a valve used in raw water and thru-hull service. This is a single valve unit intended to be plumbed inline between two sections of 1-1/2 inch NPT threaded piping or hose barbs, giving boat owners a dedicated shutoff point for a specific plumbing run.

Specifications

• Brand: GROCO
• Manufacturer Part Number: IBV-1500
• Valve Type: Ball Valve
• Material: Bronze
• Exterior Finish: Chrome Plated
• Inlet Connection Size: 1-1/2 inches
• Inlet Connection Type: National Pipe Tapered (NPT)
• Outlet Connection Size: 1-1/2 inches
• Outlet Connection Type: NPT
• Thread Size: 1-1/2 inches
• Thread Type: National Pipe Tapered (NPT)
• Number of Ports: 2
• Connector Type: Threaded
• Dimensions: 7.99 x 5.98 x 2.99 inches
• Weight: 3.48125 pounds
• UPC: 742985141872

Frequently Asked Questions

What size pipe threads does the GROCO IBV-1500 use? The GROCO IBV-1500 has 1-1/2 inch National Pipe Tapered (NPT) threads on both its inlet and outlet ports, so it threads directly into 1-1/2 inch NPT fittings or hose barbs.

Is the IBV-1500 valve made of bronze or plastic? The IBV-1500 is a bronze in-line ball valve with a chrome plated exterior finish, not a plastic valve body.

How many ports does this valve have? This GROCO valve has 2 ports, an inlet and an outlet, making it a straightforward in-line shutoff valve rather than a multi-way valve.

What are the dimensions of the GROCO IBV-1500? The GROCO IBV-1500 measures 7.99 x 5.98 x 2.99 inches overall.

How much does the IBV-1500 ball valve weigh? The GROCO IBV-1500 weighs 3.48125 pounds.

What type of valve mechanism does the IBV-1500 use? It is a ball valve, meaning a quarter-turn of the handle rotates an internal ball to fully open or fully close the flow path.

Can the IBV-1500 be installed in a straight pipe run? Yes, the GROCO IBV-1500 is designed as an in-line valve, meaning it installs directly within a straight section of 1-1/2 inch NPT threaded piping or hose.

What finish is on the outside of this valve? The GROCO IBV-1500 has a chrome plated exterior finish over its bronze body.

Are both connections on the IBV-1500 the same size? Yes, both the inlet and outlet connections on the IBV-1500 are 1-1/2 inch NPT, so it does not reduce or change pipe size across the valve.

What connector type does the GROCO IBV-1500 use? The IBV-1500 uses threaded NPT connections rather than barbed or compression fittings.