{"product_id":"drain-plug-1-4-npt","title":"Pentair Genuine OEM Drain Plug 1\/4\" NPT","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 154699 is the 1\/4 inch NPT drain plug used across a number of Pentair pumps and filters. It is the genuine Pentair part, the same plug fitted at the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it goes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePentair lists this plug for Challenger high head and high flow pumps, OptiFlo pumps from 3\/4 to 1-1\/2 HP, and Tagelus top mount sand filters. In each case it closes the low drain port, the one you open to empty the housing for winter or before a service job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy they get replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrain plugs are pulled and refitted every closing season, which is exactly how they end up cross threaded, over tightened or simply lost. A plug that no longer seats weeps continuously, and that drip on the pad is often blamed on a shaft seal when the real fix costs a few dollars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart it by hand so the tapered thread enters square, then snug it down. Do not force a plug that is not turning freely, and check the condition of the seal before you refit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48628893909204,"sku":"PAC-051-2852","price":10.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_989687ca-21e5-40b6-8a43-398569657b7e.jpg?v=1788757060","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/drain-plug-1-4-npt","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}