Hi LabMom;

I'm guessing you had a previous AG pool, replaced it with the Intex, and reused the gear from the earlier pool?

There's nothing wrong with that . . . except for one thing. Intex pools are NOT designed for high flow pumps and filters, and using the Intex suction inlet with such a connection is potentially very hazardous. I'm not sure which pump you have, but most Hayward 1HP pumps can literally suck the guts out of a child, if they are hooked up wrong. I mean that 100% literally - your child's organs could end up in the pump strainer basket. (I hope I'm scaring you -- I'm really trying hard!)

Please send photos of what you have, and how you've hooked it up, to poolforum@gmail.com. I'm far less concerned about your hoses than I am your children.