Hose popping off

[waste]

If you go the 'tiger-flex' way, DON'T USE CLAMPS !!!!!!!!!!, use schedual 40 fittings and PVC primer and glue to secure them (threaded reducers with a 1 1/2" slip fitting are available at any decent hardware store). Tape whichever threaded reducers with 3 wraps (all the way up the threads) and glue the 'bell' end to the pipe. Make sure you read the instructions on the can of glue to insure a good seal. I've taken a number of 'shortcuts' in my explanation, but following this will insure a good connection. (if you've any questions about what I've advised, ask and I'll go into further detail). I beg for you to trust me on this, as I spend a lot of time every year correcting leaks caused by homeowners using tigerflex and clamps. (it's only a small % of fixes I have to do as opposed to those due to installers using 'black poly' - but that's something for the 'China Shop'. )
T-cal, welcome to the forum, I want you to have a great 'pool experience' so am trying to prevent your doing something that will be a continual headache. Do it once, do it right and enjoy the pool.

[traceyb]

If you go the 'tiger-flex' way, DON'T USE CLAMPS !!!!!!!!!!, use schedual 40 fittings and PVC primer and glue to secure them (threaded reducers with a 1 1/2" slip fitting are available at any decent hardware store). Tape whichever threaded reducers with 3 wraps (all the way up the threads) and glue the 'bell' end to the pipe. Make sure you read the instructions on the can of glue to insure a good seal. I've taken a number of 'shortcuts' in my explanation, but following this will insure a good connection. (if you've any questions about what I've advised, ask and I'll go into further detail). I beg for you to trust me on this, as I spend a lot of time every year correcting leaks caused by homeowners using tigerflex and clamps. (it's only a small % of fixes I have to do as opposed to those due to installers using 'black poly' - but that's something for the 'China Shop'. )
T-cal, welcome to the forum, I want you to have a great 'pool experience' so am trying to prevent your doing something that will be a continual headache. Do it once, do it right and enjoy the pool.

Is there any way you could attach a photo of the correct fittings? I have silver clamps around all of my hoses that tighten w/ a screw and I DO NOT want to wake up one morning and have to refill the pool. I would love to see how your hoses are attached. Also, where would one find "tiger flex" hoses or GOOD quality hoses. I'm all about a little extra $ for a better lasting "anything".
Thanks

[waste]

Is there any way you could attach a photo of the correct fittings? I have silver clamps around all of my hoses that tighten w/ a screw and I DO NOT want to wake up one morning and have to refill the pool. I would love to see how your hoses are attached. Also, where would one find "tiger flex" hoses or GOOD quality hoses. I'm all about a little extra $ for a better lasting "anything".
Thanks

Tracey, I don't want to cause you any loss of sleep, the clamps work for a few (or many) years, I was only trying to say that 'if you have to make a change, and were using PVC 'flex pipe' ', glue, don't screw (as in the clamps).
Don't be afraid of the connections you have! I only suggest that, if needed, you make the change to PVC glued connections (which are a chemical and mechanical bond) vs. a purely mechanical (the clamps) connection. It's an old saying but "if it ain't broke, DON'T FIX IT (until necessary) .
I certainly welcome you to this forum! and hope you have nothing but trouble-free swimming! However, should you ever have any trouble, know that I and the rest of the members will 'bend over backwards' to help you!
Fear not Brave Soul! - Waste

[matt4x4]

Well, judging from all teh pools around our town (and I believe we have close to a 100% pool vs house ratio), tigerflex with barbed connectors and clamps seems to be the most common installation proceedure, some have the lower cost hoses, more like your standard vacuum hose.
I replaced my clamps right away with a stronger clamp - looks the same, but a way higher quality that won't slip when tightening.
Standard hose clamps are really a waste of time and energy and can get people frustrated relatively quick, I chose to forego that aggravation by throwing the pool company supplied crap into the "spare repair parts bin".
Haven't had so much as a drip yet.

[traceyb]

Thanks so much waste. I know you all are superb at all of this. I have a few posts that I started several months ago and it made my baby steps to this "new" pool situation seem like adult strides. In regards to the post previous to this, where does one get the "cadillac" clamps?

I have started the B...in baking soda, but am finishing up my trichlor smart sticks this year and hope to wean myself to the other B AND B. I use a mac though and cant get the bleach calc. It's only for PC>
Thanks all

[tenax]

i use a double clamp of this type on my tiger hose where i need it..no barbs and in 5 years, no slippage

http://www.partssystems.com/shop/pro...tegory_id=AERO

not sure it's that brand, but exactly what it looks like with the worm gears..

[matt4x4]

Good question - I'm in Canada, and i cn tell you right now it won't be Home depot!
Try some of the smaller hardware stores, many times you cannot tell by looking at the clamp, just by testing one or two or bringing a regular one as a comparison
I have found that if you take a pool store clamp with you to compare, you may see subtle differences on the clamp like a slightly thicker band, a better crimp connection for the worm drive screw, little telltale signs like those are what you're looking for.
be prepared to hit a number of stores til you find good ones.