{"product_id":"groco-ibv-1500-bronze-in-line-ball-valve-1-1-2-inch-npt-chrome-plated","title":"GROCO IBV-1500 Bronze In-Line Ball Valve, 1-1\/2 Inch NPT, Chrome Plated","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e GROCO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e IBV-1500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValve Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball Valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome Plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlet Connection Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-1\/2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlet Connection Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e National Pipe Tapered (NPT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutlet Connection Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-1\/2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutlet Connection Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e NPT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-1\/2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e National Pipe Tapered (NPT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Threaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.99 x 5.98 x 2.99 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.48125 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 742985141872\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size pipe threads does the GROCO IBV-1500 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the IBV-1500 valve made of bronze or plastic?\u003c\/strong\u003e The IBV-1500 is a bronze in-line ball valve with a chrome plated exterior finish, not a plastic valve body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many ports does this valve have?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the dimensions of the GROCO IBV-1500?\u003c\/strong\u003e The GROCO IBV-1500 measures 7.99 x 5.98 x 2.99 inches overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the IBV-1500 ball valve weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The GROCO IBV-1500 weighs 3.48125 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of valve mechanism does the IBV-1500 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the IBV-1500 be installed in a straight pipe run?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat finish is on the outside of this valve?\u003c\/strong\u003e The GROCO IBV-1500 has a chrome plated exterior finish over its bronze body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre both connections on the IBV-1500 the same size?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat connector type does the GROCO IBV-1500 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e The IBV-1500 uses threaded NPT connections rather than barbed or compression fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Groco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49031097221339,"sku":"GRO-IBV-1500","price":94.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/51kXQovdg0L_d6d8ddef-28a8-4dec-b80f-94547cca23b5.jpg?v=1785208677","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/groco-ibv-1500-bronze-in-line-ball-valve-1-1-2-inch-npt-chrome-plated","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}