Nitelighter not fitting AG Emerald Isle pool?

[matt4x4]

You will be removing your entire return, but anything is possible - if you can work fast and are able to see/picture it all coming together before hand, then you can do it wet - yes, you also will get wet!
However, if speed and accuracy isn't your forte, then hold off till fall or spring when you drain below the return and do it then - less pressure on you that way.
Highly recommend glueing a proper 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 fitting to the aqualuminator before installing and if you don't allready have it, a shutoff valve - the adapter to 1.5" will fit a little loose, however, a good roughing with sandpaper and good glue will make it last forever.

The way I tighten the inner flange on to the outer body is by using a length of 1/4" square bar - you'll see when you look at the part what I mean, if you don't own one and need to get one, temporarily remove any door handle in your house and there should be one in there.

[mjs31]

You will be removing your entire return, but anything is possible - if you can work fast and are able to see/picture it all coming together before hand, then you can do it wet - yes, you also will get wet!
However, if speed and accuracy isn't your forte, then hold off till fall or spring when you drain below the return and do it then - less pressure on you that way.
Highly recommend glueing a proper 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 fitting to the aqualuminator before installing and if you don't allready have it, a shutoff valve - the adapter to 1.5" will fit a little loose, however, a good roughing with sandpaper and good glue will make it last forever.

The way I tighten the inner flange on to the outer body is by using a length of 1/4" square bar - you'll see when you look at the part what I mean, if you don't own one and need to get one, temporarily remove any door handle in your house and there should be one in there.

Thanks Matt. I may end up draining below the return when it comes in. We are in the middle of so much rain that I have to drain the pool every other day as it is. Will not be a big deal there. Will I still need to glue a 1 - 1/2 fitting on if I am using a hose at this time?

By the way...I did order the CAL version of the light.

Thanks