Question 1

How do I set up the double outtake hoses on my pool?

Accepted Answer

I hook one hose to each outtake fitting on the pool wall, then those two lines connect into the larger hose that goes to the pump. The main thing is getting the hoses seated all the way on the fittings. After that, I tighten the clamp ring so it stays cinched and doesn’t suck air.

Question 2

Which pool hoses go to the outtakes and which goes to the pump?

Accepted Answer

On my setup, the bigger diameter hose is the one that goes to the pump. The smaller hoses attach to each of the two outtakes on the pool. Those two then feed into the bigger line so water can go out to the filter.

Question 3

What is the ring that tightens the pool hose called and how do you use it?

Accepted Answer

I call it the “ringy thingy thing,” but it’s basically the clamp ring that cinches the hose onto the fitting. I always slide it onto the hose first, then push the hose onto the pool fitting. Once it’s seated, I tighten the ring down so it stays airtight.

Question 4

Why is my pool outtake hose leaking at the connection?

Accepted Answer

For me, leaks usually come from cracked hoses or a connection that isn’t tightened evenly. Last year mine cracked and started leaking, so I had to replace them. Also, try not to disturb the little seal piece in the fitting—if that gets messed up, it won’t stay tight.

Question 5

Do you have to hold the fitting from inside the pool when attaching the hose?

Accepted Answer

Yes—when I’m pushing the hose on and tightening it, I usually have to hold the inside part from the pool side. On the inside there’s a cover over the piece that actually pulls water in. Holding it helps everything stay lined up while you tighten.

Question 6

Do I need a sand pump/filter for this kind of pool setup?

Accepted Answer

This hose setup is part of getting water moving to whatever filter system you’re using, and I run a sand pump setup on mine. I’ve got a separate video where I walk through setting up the sand pump because the instructions can be confusing. If you’re trying to keep things simple, a solid pump setup makes life easier.

Question 7

What pool maintenance style do you use—salt or chlorine?

Accepted Answer

I used to do salt, but I don’t do salt anymore. Now I do chlorine. I’m always trying to keep my pool routine pretty minimalist so I’m not constantly messing with it.

Setting up the OUTTAKE HOSES on a pool

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