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Hot Tub Pump Union Sizes Explained (With a Collar Size Guide)

Posted on October 30, 2024October 29, 2026 by Buildahottub
White hot tub pump unions on the front and side discharge of a pump with a gate valve either side
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Hot tub pump union sizes are named after the pipe they fit, not the collar you measure. Here is how to pick the right one.

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