duraleigh, I really like your idea, I have one of those floating fountains that hook into the return, but the fountain and hose get dragged all over the place when the kids are in the pool. One time, the floating fountain made its way over to the pool wall (24' above ground pool and the hose had the weight on it) and proceeded to empty the pool to the bottom of the skimmer, luckily it didn't do any damage to the pump so I am wary of it. When I use it I have added a heavier weight and it stays put, but I may try your idea out too. I am in Middle TN. and we are experiencing the high heat that you are and can't enjoy the pool when the water is so hot!!