union and column data types

When using UNION I receive "Cannot convert '' to a timestamp" when I try to run something like this:

select [field1], [field2] from [table]

union

select [field1], '' from [second table];

Field1 is the same in both tables. In the first select statement field2 data type is timestamp but I don't want field2 pulled from the second select statement. Is there a way to cast or format field2 in the second statement to run in this instance?

Appreciate any assistance.

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asked 01 Jun '11, 15:32

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3	Try NULL instead of ''. permanent link answered 01 Jun '11, 15:36 John Smirnios 12.0k●3●96●166 accept rate: 37% Great. That did the trick. Much appreciated. (01 Jun '11, 16:17) zippidydo flat view

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