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Old 06-20-2014, 12:32 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by boatpoker View Post
Not at all, they are quite specific in all 52 standards that they publish that they approve no specific product.

I'd suggest that it is Forespar that is wordsmithing by implying they are approved.

I also doubt that the smaller Marelon straight valves (1/2" & 3/4")would withstand the 500lb. static load test required by ABYC H-27.
I test seacocks by applying foot pressure and don't think I can manage 500lbs.
I don't do it with the smaller Marelon units because they bend so much it scares me.
the actual seacock?...or just the tail-piece barb?...

The little 1/2 incher I put in one of our aluminum boats I'm pretty sure could have easily handles 500lbs...bt certainly not the tail-piece barb.
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