I have a small 16ft round above ground pool with a sand filter and 1 1/2 HP pump.. I've hard lined the pump to filter.
and replaced the inlets on the pool itself..

THE HOSES..
are my big PAIN.. last year that popped off a few times.. of course loosing all the water.. they need to be flexible
for the pool to sway backnforth.. but with regular hose clamps they don't always stay on really well..

I had the same pool for four years.. worked fine for our needs.. replaced it with the same style but these hoses aren't very happy staying put..

I figured out how to keep the hoses on -- I guess.. not the best way but they are there..
BUT NOW I have one that has become brittle and cracked along the seams..

IS THERE A GOOD ANSWER TO QUALITY FLEXIBLE HOSES?? THAT STAY PUT