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Groco Spanner Wrenchdeck Plate Key Wrench

Groco Spanner Wrenchdeck Plate Key Wrench

Groco Spanner Wrenchdeck Plate Key Wrench
$ 23.25

Score By Feature

Based on 240 ratings
Easy to use
8.90
Value for money
8.58
Sturdiness
8.48

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Product Description

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Gross Mechanical Laboratories (Groco) is the manufacturer of this product.
On one side, stainless steel pins with a diameter of 1/4" are used, while on the other side, stainless steel pins with a diameter of 5/16" are used.
Opens to fit deck plates and strainer covers with up to 7" apart key holes.
The wrench can be hung in a convenient location near your strainer because it has a hole in the handle.

Questions & Answers

What are the length and width of each wrench arm?

Each arm of the spanner wrench is 5" long, and the spanner wrench is 7 4/4" long. The wrench can be opened to a maximum of 7" in diameter. A 1/4" and a 5/16' stainless pin are included in each leg. To open deck plates and sea strainers, the wrench is most commonly used. It's what I use to get my pool filter's strainer housing open. The Groco component is SW- 2531

Is this compatible with the Groco non-metallic strainer cap? arg- 1501- Is it possible to remove the cap by loosening the cap?

It should fit the cap, as far as I'm aware, as long as the small holes for the wrench are present.

Selected User Reviews For Groco Spanner Wrenchdeck Plate Key Wrench

Key wrench that adjusts the width of the deck plate
5/5

The holes in the deck plates and strainers on the raw water system are all different widths, so a standard key won't work. In addition, the wrench's length provides more torque than a key. When we bought our Hans Christian sailboat, it already had one on board, but we found it easier to keep one on deck for the deckplates and one below for the strainers. Plus, if one goes missing, we'll have a back-up! Great tool made of bronze that has been sold.

Sydney Barnett
Sydney Barnett
| Nov 03, 2021
On my boat, this is the most useful tool
5/5

This is a high-quality adjustable tool that has saved me a lot of time and aggravation. It fits all of the different caps on the fuel, water, and other difficult-to-open tank fills on my sailboat. If you ever drop it, I recommend getting a floating device to keep it from sinking.

Everest Reese
Everest Reese
| Jan 25, 2021
The deck wrench is very sturdy
5/5

This is a good product, it's heavy, and it'll help you get a better grip on those stubborn deck fittings. To keep it from being lost overboard, attach a lanyard to it.

Elaina Hood
Elaina Hood
| Aug 02, 2021
A boating tool is required
5/5

For years, I put off purchasing this. I'm so glad I took the initiative this time! With the right tool, opening the tops of Groco strainers is a breeze!.

Mila Brandt
Mila Brandt
| Jul 07, 2021
For small boats, this is ideal
5/5

It should not be excessively large. It shouldn't be too tiny. Made of bronze with two sizes of stainless steel pins to fit most pleasure craft deck plates.

Esteban Vincent
Esteban Vincent
| Oct 24, 2021
Garbage for the masses
3/5

After a minute, it bent and after three minutes, it broke in half. Nobody is capable of producing high-quality tools these days.

Promise Harris
Promise Harris
| Jan 04, 2021
This was something I had forgotten about
5/5

I used to have one, and it was exactly what I needed. This is something I'm glad I bought.

Talon Kirk
Talon Kirk
| Jun 15, 2021
This is an excellent resource
5/5

For my raw water strainer, it's a great spanner. It is a perfect fit.

Carolyn KNOWLES
Carolyn KNOWLES
| Dec 11, 2021

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