bones774 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 hi all, first time on here looking for help, hopefully in right spot. the collar that tightens this piece is broke and seems like I must replace entire piece. looks like it is cobbled together from Asstd fittings. there is also a fitting coming out of back of horizontal piece that is unseen. Can someone id for me the multiple parts that I need here? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 Is the union 1.5" or 2"? This is all you need...: https://www.poolandhottubdepot.com/1-1-2-split-nut-small-flange-fits-pump-tailpieces/ Cut the old one off and replace it with the correct size 2 piece pump union. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones774 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 wow, that is great thanks! also a quick read I saw someone mentioned to make sure it was a "pump" flange? is there a dif? that attaches to a tiny might circ pump, have to measure tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 11 hours ago, bones774 said: "pump" flange? is there a dif? There is between a pump flange and a heater flange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones774 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 thanks, you've been so helpful and responsive I'd like to ask another? sometimes I shut and drain tub for a few months then when I fill it up I notice that the guillotine type shutoff valves drip a bit. is there any preventative step I could take? they don't seem to be openable/ repairable. thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Worst thing you can do to a hot tub is to take the water out and leave it for extended periods of time. With no water in it the air can get at everything. Seals will shrink, metal will rust. When full everything stays soft and supple and won't rust. But if ya gotta ya gotta just be prepared for repairs when you fill it again. Just the way it is. No way to fix those types of sealed gate valves. Sometimes you can get them to a position where they don't drip but it is only a matter of time. They can be replaced with a serviceable gate valve where you can take the valve apart and replace o-rings/gaskets but they have their own issues. I dislike ball valves more that either type of gate valves. Personally I would replace with the same type you currently have and try to never use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones774 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Can't win on this issue, it would neccesitate me leaving the spa on thru a Northeast winter while I'm not even present(and the worry of what may happen while I'm not there), though this year quarantine might keep me home. I've had this tub since 2000 and thru good upkeep it's still working fine but I feel at this age as I work on one trouble spot it might aggravate another spot. thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones774 Posted October 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 can't get this part locally, plus I need the 2 o rings for the tiny might union connection. are you the guy answering phone orders? any problem shipping to states? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 Nothing to do with me if that's what you are asking. Where are you located. Spadepot.com should have everything based in the U.S. Contact them directly for the correct o-ring and split union for your tiny might. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones774 Posted October 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 i'm just double checking specs and the actual OD on my tiny might pump is 1 7/8 inches, their website shows a 2 3/8 actual OD for the 1 1/2 inch fitting. I would think the tiny might to be a rather standard fitment size. Been looking at all the online sites and its not matching with what i need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CanadianSpaTech Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 https://www.amazon.com/Spa-Union-Ring-Might-other/dp/B00PJH10JY#descriptionAndDetails Contact Spa guy and tell them that you need a 2 piece pump union and o ring for the tiny might. The link has all the measurements in the photos on the left hand side make sure they match what you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones774 Posted October 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 Contacted the above, my tiny might pump uses 1" unions, no split nuts avail, back to cobbling the whole unit unless i can remove(un-glue) just that flange and reinsert new one??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 4 hours ago, bones774 said: unless i can remove(un-glue) just that flange and reinsert new one??? No can do. Send them the photo and the can piece together what you need. Don't forget the glue. I think they would even glue it up for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones774 Posted October 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 Update, used the old heat gun trick and was able to remove flange fairly clean, its somewhat rough. I think I can glue a new one back on, from prior use of that PVC glue its pretty thick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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