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[mohawk]

That's how it's set up on my other pump. I was wondering if I can still use the same flexable hose as before or if I will need to change to PVC. --since it's an inground pump as compared to above ground. Does that make sense? Denise

[CarlD]

That's how it's set up on my other pump. I was wondering if I can still use the same flexable hose as before or if I will need to change to PVC. --since it's an inground pump as compared to above ground. Does that make sense? Denise

It's not really a question of hose, but more of fittings. I see no problem in reusing hoses if they are in good condition and you have the right fittings. I'm personally a big fan of flexible PVC piping, called TigerFlex, but it's frequently used as hose, with fittings that go inside it and tightened with hose clamps. That's fine for hose but wrong for TigerFlex which, just like hard PVC pipe should use glued-on Schedule 40 fittings.

Actually, working with hard PVC is incredibly easy. All you need is a hack saw or jig saw, and primer/cleaner and glue. TigerFlex is a little harder to cut but is also easy.

Still I use a hybrid of hard PVC, TigerFlex and hose on my system and it works fine.