Perko 0493DP999M Cork Spare Gasket Kit for 1-1/2, 2 and 2-1/2 Inch Intake Water Strainers

The Perko 0493DP999M is a spare gasket kit for Perko intake water strainers, sized to fit 1-1/2 inch, 2 inch, and 2-1/2 inch pipe size units. Perko intake strainers protect raw water pumps and engine cooling systems by filtering debris before it enters the intake line, and the strainer housing relies on a proper gasket seal at the cover to keep the system watertight while still allowing the cover to be opened for cleaning. This kit supplies the replacement gasket needed when servicing the strainer or when the original gasket has hardened, cracked, or lost its seal over time.

The gasket is made of cork, a traditional sealing material valued for its compressibility and ability to conform to mating surfaces on cast bronze strainer housings. Because the strainer cover is designed for easy removal to access and clean the stainless steel strainer basket, the gasket is a wear item that should be kept on hand or replaced whenever the cover is serviced. This is a gasket kit only and does not include the strainer housing, basket, or cover.

Specifications

• Brand: Perko
• Manufacturer Part Number: 0493DP999M
• Material: Cork
• Shape: Round
• Compatible Pipe Sizes: 1-1/2 inch, 2 inch, 2-1/2 inch
• Unit Count: 1 kit
• Weight: 0.1 pounds
• UPC: 085226338779

Fitment

• Fits Perko intake water strainer units in 1-1/2 inch, 2 inch, and 2-1/2 inch pipe sizes

Frequently Asked Questions

What pipe sizes does the Perko 0493DP999M gasket kit fit? The Perko 0493DP999M gasket kit fits 1-1/2 inch, 2 inch, and 2-1/2 inch pipe size intake water strainer units.

What material is the Perko 0493DP999M gasket made from? It is made of cork, which is chosen for its ability to compress and conform to the cast bronze strainer housing to create a watertight seal.

Does the 0493DP999M kit include the strainer housing or basket? No. The 0493DP999M is a gasket kit only and does not include the strainer housing, cover, or stainless steel strainer basket.

When should the strainer gasket be replaced? The gasket should be replaced any time it is removed for cleaning the strainer basket and shows signs of hardening, cracking, or loss of seal, since the cork gasket is a wear item on Perko intake water strainers.

Is the Perko 0493DP999M gasket genuine Perko or aftermarket? The 0493DP999M is a genuine Perko part, manufactured to fit Perko's own line of intake water strainers.

How many gaskets come in the 0493DP999M kit? The kit contains one unit count of the cork gasket for Perko intake water strainers.

What shape is the Perko 0493DP999M gasket? The gasket is round in shape, matching the round cover of the Perko intake water strainer housing.

How much does the Perko 0493DP999M gasket kit weigh? The 0493DP999M gasket kit weighs 0.1 pounds.

Why does a Perko intake water strainer need a gasket? The gasket seals the removable cover of the strainer housing, which is designed to be opened for cleaning the stainless steel basket, so a proper seal at the 0493DP999M gasket is needed to keep the system watertight.

What is the UPC for the Perko 0493DP999M gasket kit? The UPC for the Perko 0493DP999M cork gasket kit is 085226338779.