PVC Union

[Ratsima]

I'm looking for a real ½" PVC Union. I need an actual union, not the compression fittings that the Thais label as being a union. I have diligently searched all over Korat (Home Pro, Home Mart and lots of local hardware stores) and have experienced nothing but puzzlement.

I will be in Hua Hin soon. Can anyone verify that these are available somewhere in the area?

I need this:

Not this:

The problem with the compression fittings is that my water pump produces more pressure than they can handle. They tend to fly apart with spectacular results.

The real unions, which I bought in the US, perform perfectly.

[hhfarang]

I looked everywhere for them here (admittedly a few years ago) and could not find them. I finally got them at a pond/aquarium/fountain parts shop in Bangkok near Chatuchak Market.

[Ratsima]

^Thanks. Pass that area now and then.

I wonder why Thai plumbers don't seem to use them?

BTW, the ones I brought from the US didn't fit. Thai PVC seems to have an OD slightly larger than the US stuff. Had to file down the Thai pipe!

[Nereus]

The dipsh---s at Thai Watsadu MAY have them.

If you are coming through Bangkok then the following place is where I get them. Made in Thailand so fit the PVC pipe. One shop is right opposite the Elephant Building on Paholyothin Road, where I go. Have not been to the the main shop, so better call them first. They will post stuff to you, and pay by ATM.

http://www.superproducts.co.th/English/about.html

[Ratsima]

^Great. Thanks.

[hhfarang]

^Thanks. Pass that area now and then.

There are actually several of that type of shop in a row on the same street. It's within easy walking distance west of the Kampaeng Phet MRT station.