{"product_id":"nipple-3-4-nptmxnptm-out-pump","title":"Polaris Genuine OEM Nipple 3\/4\" NPTM x NPTM, Out Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Polaris G17 is a 3\/4 in. nipple with male pipe thread on both ends, listed in the Polaris 180 pool cleaner parts breakdown as the out pump fitting. It is the genuine Polaris part. The Polaris parts description writes the number as G-17, which is the same fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA nipple is the simplest fitting there is: a short threaded stub that joins two female ports. In this position it carries flow away from the pump toward the cleaner line, which means anything wrong with it takes pressure straight out of the cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePipe thread seals on the thread, not on a shoulder, so it needs PTFE tape or a suitable thread sealant. Resist the urge to keep turning: threaded plastic fittings split when they are overtightened, and a cracked nipple is a slow leak that shows up weeks later as a cleaner that has quietly lost its drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile you are there\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the old fitting was leaking, look at what it threaded into as well. Sealant that has hardened, or a female port that has been stressed by an overtightened nipple, will leak again with a new part in place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zodiac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48635035058388,"sku":"POL-201-3280","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_b0223737-0291-4469-a219-db37579fe971.jpg?v=1788840054","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/nipple-3-4-nptmxnptm-out-pump","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}