So happy to have found this wonderful forum.

I have a new (since June) above ground pool. This morning found a hole in the hose that connects my filter to the chlorine dispenser. Pool had drained to below skimmer and don't know how long pump was running dry.

I purchased a new hose (of course it's not the same one that came with the pool, but a replacement hose), filled the pool and tried starting up the system again. However, the hose keeps blowing off the fitting to the chlorine dispenser. I can see the pressure building in the hose and then it pops off the dispenser.

Called the pool store who said to soak the hose in hot water so it fits further on the fitting. It fits in the same spot as the former hose.

I just cleaned the pump, filter cartridge, checked chlorine yesterday. Could I have done something to cause pressure to be building up somewhere? Before the hose pops off I do notice that water is coming out of the return into the pool (but didn't get to check how strong before the hose flies off).

Thank you.