{"product_id":"union-gasket-t-seal-qty-2","title":"Hayward Union Gasket (T-seal), Qty 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hayward SPX3200UG is the union gasket, or T-seal, used at the pump union connections on Hayward Northstar and TriStar pumps. It ships as a set of two, which covers both the suction and the discharge union on a single pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a T-seal and not an o-ring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seal has a flat T shaped section instead of a round cord. That profile locks into the groove in the union so it cannot roll or twist out of place while the union nut is being tightened, which is exactly the failure that leaves a pump dripping after a reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf a union weeps once the nut is hand tight and then wrench snugged, the seal has usually gone hard, taken a permanent flat, or split. Rubber in a pump union sees heat cycling every day the pump runs, so it is normal for it to age out well before the pump does. Fit fresh seals any time the plumbing comes apart for pump service and use a silicone lubricant on them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hayward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48627847168212,"sku":"HAY-101-3209","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_2fa69fda-2330-46b2-8035-28e768ed4f14.jpg?v=1788728219","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/union-gasket-t-seal-qty-2","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}