{"product_id":"gizzmo-giz4-ultra-skimmer-winterizing-plug-with-blowout-1-5-2-inch","title":"Gizzmo GIZ4 Ultra Skimmer Winterizing Plug with Blowout, 1-1\/2 and 2 inch","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .giz4-wrap, .giz4-wrap * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .giz4-wrap {\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  \/* Title bar (flat, no gradient) *\/\n  .giz4-title {\n    border-bottom: 3px solid #8a8a8a;\n    padding-bottom: 12px;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n  }\n  .giz4-title h2 {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-size: 1.6em;\n    color: #2a2a2a;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: -0.01em;\n  }\n  .giz4-subtitle {\n    margin: 4px 0 0;\n    color: #555;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-style: italic;\n  }\n\n  \/* Intro *\/\n  .giz4-intro {\n    margin: 0 0 24px;\n    font-size: 1em;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n\n  \/* Spec table *\/\n  .giz4-spec-section { margin-bottom: 24px; }\n  .giz4-spec-heading {\n    font-size: 0.85em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0.06em;\n    color: #2a2a2a;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    margin: 0 0 8px;\n  }\n  .giz4-spec-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n  .giz4-spec-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ecf3; }\n  .giz4-spec-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .giz4-spec-table th,\n  .giz4-spec-table td {\n    text-align: left;\n    padding: 8px 12px;\n    vertical-align: top;\n  }\n  .giz4-spec-table th {\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #2a2a2a;\n    width: 42%;\n    background: #f7f8fc;\n  }\n  .giz4-spec-table td { color: #1a1a1a; }\n\n  \/* FAQ (optional) *\/\n  .giz4-faq { margin-bottom: 24px; }\n  .giz4-faq-item {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ecf3;\n    padding: 12px 0;\n  }\n  .giz4-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .giz4-faq-q {\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #2a2a2a;\n    margin: 0 0 4px;\n    font-size: 0.98em;\n  }\n  .giz4-faq-a { margin: 0; color: #333; font-size: 0.95em; }\n\n  \/* Footer perks line *\/\n  .giz4-footer {\n    border-top: 1px solid #e1e6ed;\n    padding-top: 14px;\n    margin-top: 24px;\n    text-align: center;\n    color: #555;\n    font-size: 0.9em;\n  }\n  .giz4-footer .giz4-dot {\n    color: #8a8a8a;\n    margin: 0 8px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"giz4-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cheader class=\"giz4-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eGizzmo GIZ4 Ultra Skimmer Winterizing Plug with Blowout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"giz4-subtitle\"\u003e16 in long, dual 1-1\/2 in and 2 in threads, integral blowout tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/header\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"giz4-intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGizzmo GIZ4 Ultra (SKU PST-GIZ4)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the original Gizzmo skimmer winterizing plug, 16 inches deep with dual 1-1\/2 in and 2 in tapered pipe threads and a built-in blowout tube. Thread it into your skimmer at closing, and the sealed air column compresses as ice forms, absorbing expansion pressure that would otherwise crack the skimmer housing or plumbing. The integral blowout tube lets you clear suction lines without dropping the pool water level. One tool, both threads, every fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"giz4-spec-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"giz4-spec-heading\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"giz4-spec-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGizzmo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel \/ MPN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGIZ4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePST SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePST-GIZ4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e816178002438\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkimmer freeze plug with blowout tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThread Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2 in and 2 in MPT (tapered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSealing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual rubber gaskets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlowout Tube\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegral, capped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost inground pool skimmers with 1-1\/2 in or 2 in threaded ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool winterizing \/ closing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool Winterizing Plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"giz4-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"giz4-spec-heading\"\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"giz4-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"giz4-faq-q\"\u003eHow does the Gizzmo protect my skimmer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"giz4-faq-a\"\u003eThe sealed 16 in air column inside the Ultra Gizzmo compresses as ice forms in the skimmer throat and absorbs the expansion. Pressure that would otherwise crack the skimmer housing or split the plumbing gets taken up by the plug instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"giz4-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"giz4-faq-q\"\u003eWill it fit both 1-1\/2 in and 2 in skimmers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"giz4-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The Ultra GIZ4 has tapered pipe threads in both sizes molded onto the same body with rubber gaskets, so you can use one plug across an entire pool or service route. For a snug seal, wrap the threads with Teflon tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"giz4-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"giz4-faq-q\"\u003eCan I install this myself?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"giz4-faq-a\"\u003eYes. Drop the water level just below the skimmer mouth, thread the Gizzmo into the bottom suction port (Teflon tape recommended), blow out the suction line through the integral tube, cap it, and you are done. No tools needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003cfooter class=\"giz4-footer\"\u003e\n    Free Shipping\u003cspan class=\"giz4-dot\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e30-Day Returns\u003cspan class=\"giz4-dot\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eAuthorized Gizzmo Dealer\n  \u003c\/footer\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Marketing World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44002157953089,"sku":"PST-GIZ4","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/1623\/0209\/files\/PST-GIZ4.jpg?v=1780385369","url":"https:\/\/www.pstpoolsupplies.com\/products\/gizzmo-giz4-ultra-skimmer-winterizing-plug-with-blowout-1-5-2-inch","provider":"PST Pool Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}