Attaching Hoses Correctly

[Steveromo]

Thanks for help with past posts! Just finished my first solo opening of AG 24', and want to get some assurance that it was done right. First question: I had to replace my inlet fixture, it came with 2 white "rubbery" gaskets and ONE brown "rubbery" gasket. Does the brown go on inside or outside of pool... Second question: When attaching the hoses to/from the pump, skimmer, and inlet, I use the 5" plastic adapters that have threads on one end and a smoth tube at the other end. I teflon-taped the threaded ends and hand-tightened them into their female counterparts. Attaching the hoses, I used the metal rings that tighten as you turn the screw on them. I inserted the hose end as far as it would go on the end, and then I tightened by hand with screwdriver until it wouldn't go any further. My fear is that these plastic hoses can come off... it is a smooth surface with no ridges and the constant flow of water keeps them vibrating! Can they slide off in time? I also want to be sure that it is OK to only hand-tighten the plastic threaded fittings. I'm afraif to use any tools with plastic bacause it might crack. By the way, can anyone give me the proper terms for these items so I can correctly describe this process in the future? Thanks in advance!

[BigDave]

Thanks for help with past posts! Just finished my first solo opening of AG 24', and want to get some assurance that it was done right. First question: I had to replace my inlet fixture, it came with 2 white "rubbery" gaskets and ONE brown "rubbery" gasket Does the brown go on inside or outside of pool... [ is the brown one like cork? I think it goes on the outside of the pool so the nut can slide on its surface, a white one on the inside and on the ouside next to the wall]. Second question: When attaching the hoses to/from the pump, skimmer, and inlet, I use the 5" plastic adapters that have threads on one end and a smoth tube at the other end[Hose Barbs?]. I teflon-taped the threaded ends and hand-tightened them into their female counterparts. Attaching the hoses, I used the metal rings that tighten as you turn the screw on them[Hose Clamps?]. I inserted the hose end as far as it would go on the end, and then I tightened by hand with screwdriver until it wouldn't go any further. My fear is that these plastic hoses can come off... it is a smooth surface with no ridges and the constant flow of water keeps them vibrating! Can they slide off in time[Keep an eye on 'em until you're comfortable - should be OK]? I also want to be sure that it is OK to only hand-tighten the plastic threaded fittings[If they don't leak (much) they're OK - a little drip may seal up]. I'm afraif to use any tools with plastic bacause it might crack. By the way, can anyone give me the proper terms for these items so I can correctly describe this process in the future? Thanks in advance!

[Steveromo]

Thanks for the answers! Hoses have stayed on just fine. I feel better now that a few weeks have passed with no problems. Saw some posts that recommend PVC. Will try that next year.

[waste]

Hey, Steve, welcome to The forum!

Glad all goes well.

If you want to reduce the vibration of the hoses, you can either get longet hoses, that will rest on the ground or drive a stake into the ground and secure the hose to it.

Happy pooling!