Perko 0493DP599M Spare Gasket Kit for 1/2 Inch and 3/4 Inch Intake Water Strainer, Cork

The Perko 0493DP599M is a spare gasket kit for Perko intake water strainers, sized to fit 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch pipe size units. This is a gasket kit only, made from cork construction, intended to replace the seal between the cast bronze cover and body of the strainer housing on Perko's Fig. 0493 intake water strainer line.

Perko intake water strainers are built for easy installation and cleaning, with mounting lugs cast into both sides for universal mounting, four outside tie rods, and a 316 stainless steel strainer basket to minimize electrolysis. Hinged lugs on the cast bronze cover permit easy removal and cleaning of the strainer basket, and a drain plug in the bottom casting allows sediment to be removed and the unit drained for winterizing. Over time the cover gasket compresses and hardens, so keeping a cork spare gasket kit on hand lets an owner reseal the strainer cover during routine cleaning or winterizing without waiting on a special order.

This kit is sold as the gasket only, for use with Perko 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch intake water strainer units, and is identified by Perko part number 0493DP599M.

Specifications

• Brand: Perko
• Manufacturer Part Number: 0493DP599M
• Product Type: Spare gasket kit
• Material: Cork
• Compatible Pipe Size: 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch
• Compatible With: Perko intake water strainer (cover gasket)
• Contents: Gasket kit only
• Weight: 0.25 pounds
• UPC: 085226338731

Frequently Asked Questions

What pipe sizes does the Perko 0493DP599M gasket kit fit? The Perko 0493DP599M gasket kit fits 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch pipe size intake water strainer units.

What material is the 0493DP599M gasket made from? This gasket kit is made from cork construction.

Does the 0493DP599M kit include the strainer basket or cover? No, the 0493DP599M is a gasket kit only and does not include the strainer basket, cylinder, or cover.

What is included in the Perko 0493DP599M kit? The kit includes the replacement cork gasket for a Perko intake water strainer cover, and nothing else.

Which Perko strainer does the 0493DP599M gasket fit? It is the spare gasket for Perko intake water strainers sized for 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch pipe, matching Perko's Fig. 0493 strainer line.

Why would I need a replacement gasket for my intake water strainer? The cover gasket on a Perko intake water strainer compresses and hardens over time and use, so a spare cork gasket like the 0493DP599M lets you reseal the cover during cleaning or winterizing.

Is the 0493DP599M gasket genuine Perko or aftermarket? It is a genuine Perko part, identified by Perko part number 0493DP599M.

How heavy is the 0493DP599M gasket kit? The Perko 0493DP599M gasket kit weighs 0.25 pounds.

Can I use this gasket when winterizing my boat? Yes, replacing the cover gasket with the 0493DP599M kit is a good step when cleaning or draining the strainer for winterizing, since the drain plug and cover are opened during that process.

Does the strainer basket need to be removed to replace the gasket? The cast bronze cover on a Perko intake water strainer has hinged lugs for easy removal, allowing access to fit the 0493DP599M gasket during cleaning of the strainer basket.