Replacing Flow Sensor Union (slip side only)

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Can a standard union be used to replace just the slip side?
Nope. You will have ti buy it from Neptune. I baught in the past. They ship rather quickly. But the fact it's not standard is a pain I got couple to have spare back then. They were not that expansive.
 

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Can a standard union be used to replace just the slip side?

You absolutely do not have to rebuy a union from Neptune. For the FS100, the best way is to use a 1" cepex ball valve flange - BRS sells them for less than $5. That is what I do and they fit perfectly. Neptune sells the entire replacement union for $10, so you do 'get more' for your $$. I have also replaced the slip side flange a few times with locally sourced (and much less expensive) unions; but most don't fit (or require some sanding down), so taking the collar with you is a good idea.
 
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You absolutely do not have to rebuy a union from Neptune. For the FS100, the best way is to use a 1" cepex ball valve flange - BRS sells them for less than $5. That is what I do and they fit perfectly. Neptune sells the entire replacement union for $10, so you do 'get more' for your $$. I have also replaced the slip side flange a few times with locally sourced (and much less expensive) unions; but most don't fit (or require some sanding down), so taking the collar with you is a good idea.
Can you send a link to this flange on BRS? I'm having problems finding it on their website. Thanks,
 
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Can you send a link to this flange on BRS? I'm having problems finding it on their website. Thanks,

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Yes, link is correct. Just keep in mind I've used these for the 1" flow sensors only. Larger ones might work for the 2" sensors but I've not tried myself.
 

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Ok y’all I can confirm replacement of FS-200 connector with cepex 2 inch from BRS will work kind of. The connector will seat but it’s such a tight fit that you’ll be unable to swivel the screw without rotating the connector itself. So what I mean is if your hard plumbed then your better off getting Neptune’s connector. If your soft plumbed like me then you simply need to disconnect the hose from the barbed fitting and take it off no problem. The bottom base is also thicker so you can see I wasn’t able to screw all the way down. I just replaced fitting utilizing all slip for this one connection. My original install was slip to threaded reducer to 1 1/4 inch barb threaded I had a really hard time stopping the leaks with threaded barb at this diameter don’t recommend it to anyone. I did a 1 month leak check after two weeks of fiddling no leaks. Add saltwater ran for 1 month starts to leak on on fitting out of my two fs-200. I plan on replacing all my fittings if this works. But I’ll be buying neptunes connector replacement for the other three fittings
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