{"product_id":"union-ball-end","title":"Hayward Ball End Replacement Union Fitting","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hayward SPX1485A is the genuine ball end replacement union fitting. It is the OEM part, supplied on its own as the ball end half of the union.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat a ball end union does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA ball end union seals on a rounded face rather than a flat one. That shape lets the joint take a small amount of misalignment between the two pipes without leaking, which is why it turns up on equipment that has to be dropped into a plumbing run that was never perfectly square.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnion halves crack at the thread or at the shoulder, usually after being over tightened with a wrench when hand tight and a fresh gasket would have done the job. Replacing the fitting is far less work than cutting the glued pipe out and rebuilding the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHayward uses several union sizes across its pumps, filters and skimmers, and the part numbers in this family run close together. Compare the fitting you are removing against the part number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hayward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48633672204500,"sku":"HAY-251-6306","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_7de6bc49-3557-47ca-ad72-e4ac148cc743.jpg?v=1788808584","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/union-ball-end","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}