Hose

[jrv331]

Im looking at moving my pump/filter further away from my pool and it looks like I'll need to connect two pieces of hose together. Id rather have a single piece. Is there a certain brand/rating I should be looking for? My local pool store doesnt carry hose by the foot, they said it was cheaply made compared to the section pieces.
Thanks
John

[CarlD]

There are lots of solutions without joining. There's hosing you can use with internal barbed fittings. There's TigerFlex which uses Schedule 40 glue-on external fittings--it's the same as hard PVC piping, only flexible.

You can check on-line catalogs for the parts you may need--there are many such places with pictures and sometimes even directions.

[jrv331]

Carl,
Thanks, I did look on line before posing but didnt see any thing. I'll do a search for the tiger flex. That sounds like a winner.
Thanks
John

[jrv331]

Any one have experience with this brand?
http://www.poolsupplies.com/cgi-bin/...=4&zmap=105105

Thanks
John

[waste]

John, I don't know the brand, but what's pictured looks like the thinner hoses that I've seen which tend to tear very easily I think you would be doing yourself a favor by spending a little more money and getting the flex PVC like Carl suggested (and as long as I'm spending your money, put unions [A/K/A quick disconnects] on the pipe - it cost's more, but IMO is money well spent FWIW - I prefer a glued connection over a clamp or threaded connection because the glued connections don't have anywhere near the failure rate as the others in my experience.

I do want to point out that the flex PVC will quickly get 'splotchy' or diseased looking when exposed to the elements and UV - there is nothing wrong with the pipe's integrity but it can look pretty ugly (I'm not sure if it takes spray paint well - I've never tried painting some). Also be sure to properly prime and glue the connections, but this is true with all PVC connections - if you need any tips on going the PVC way - just ask, I think by now I've probably glued ~ mile of PVC together

[CarlD]

You can use that stuff. But be forewarned that it can spring leaks after a couple of seasons, but it's cheap enough and easy enough to replace. Tigerflex is a permanent solution.

[jrv331]

I didnt know Tigerflex had so many different types of hose. Which is the best for a pool? Which connectors? I need two 12 ft lenghts.

Just asking here but Im assuming that having one piece is better than having multiple pieces connected together.

Thanks
John