{"product_id":"2-union-male-pipe-thread-by-female-slip","title":"Waterway 2\" Union, Male Pipe Thread by Female Slip, 400-5080","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Waterway 400-5080 is a 2 in. union with male pipe thread on one end and a female slip socket on the other. It is the fitting that joins 2 in. pool pipe to a threaded pump or filter port.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the union matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery piece of equipment on a pad eventually comes off for service or replacement. A union in the line means that job is a matter of loosening a collar by hand. Without one it means a saw, new pipe and fresh glue, and a plumbing repair on top of the original job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe threaded end screws into the equipment port with PTFE tape or a pool rated thread sealant, tightened by hand plus a modest turn. The slip end is solvent welded to 2 in. pipe. Keep sealant out of the slip socket so the joint bonds properly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waterway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48627373801684,"sku":"WWP-56-4517","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_f1061a71-b6de-4722-860f-cf6ab564caec.jpg?v=1788722901","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/2-union-male-pipe-thread-by-female-slip","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}