On Mar 25, 5:17*am, wrote:
On Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:51:52 -0400, "Ed Pawlowski"

wrote:
No, too small and it will restrict the flow. *What is the outlet size on the
pump? *You don't want to go more than one pipe size below that. Use PVC or a
large diameter hose. .

If you want flexible, there is flexible PVC available, 1 1/2 or 2".
Pool parts supply houses have it as it's used for pool installs. It
gets connected using standard PVC fittings and glue.





Yah - I could have guessed something like that.
The pump I was considering at Lowes yesterday had a hose fitting on
it. *They *were out of it naturally. *It was a Utilite 1/3 HP.

I guess the one recommended here was bigger? *I can see the point of
long-term wear and flow restriction.

Thanks guys.

Duke