{"product_id":"union-1-1-2-sxs-self-align","title":"CMP 1-1\/2\" Slip x Slip Self Aligning Union","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe CMP 21049-150-000 is a 1-1\/2 inch self aligning union with a slip socket on each side, for the plumbing around a pool equipment pad. It is also carried under the substitute part number CTM-56-1001.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a union goes there\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA union is what turns a permanent glued pipe run into something you can take apart. Put one on each side of a pump or filter and the next service call is a matter of undoing two nuts, rather than cutting pipe and gluing in a repair coupling. On a pad that gets winterized or where equipment is swapped, that difference is measured in hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe self aligning part\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePipe on a real installation rarely arrives dead square to the equipment port. A conventional union asked to bridge that misalignment seals on one side and weeps on the other. This design lets the halves settle onto their common centerline as the nut is run up, which is what keeps the o-ring seated evenly the whole way around. Tighten by hand only, since the seal comes from the o-ring and not from force.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CMP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48634548781268,"sku":"SPG-56-0002","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_e54402cb-8ee6-4477-bdb3-4096e882b16c.jpg?v=1788834127","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/union-1-1-2-sxs-self-align","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}