Having a pool can be a lot of work, but a few simple upgrades can make pool maintenance much easier. This easy plumbing project turned backwashing from one of my least favorite chores into one of the simplest parts of maintaining my pool. With the right PVC fittings, this can be a quick and inexpensive project that helps make backwashing cleaner, easier, and more convenient. I purchased the pool hose converter adapter from Amazon, and the remaining PVC parts came from a local hardware store. I’ve included Amazon links for the items used in this project, along with a few other products that have helped make owning and maintaining a pool more enjoyable.
Pool Hose Converter Adapter https://amzn.to/4eq3LeG
2” Clean Out Adapter https://amzn.to/3ShGkM2
1 1/2” x 2” Pipe Increaser Reducer https://amzn.to/3SqWB1d
1 1/2” 90° Long Sweep Elbow https://a.co/d/0a0lsgIg
1 1/2” 45° Elbow https://amzn.to/4vwUXK6
1 1/2” Coupling https://amzn.to/4uV03P5
PVC Cement https://amzn.to/4xKvka3
Hayward SP1091LX Dyna-Skim Above-Ground Pool Skimmer, Surface Skimmer for Pools https://amzn.to/4oH5akC
4560 Pool Hose Conversion Adapters https://amzn.to/3SPCycJ
Above Ground Pool Hose Replacement 1.5" Diameter x 20" Long, Pack of 2 https://amzn.to/3Qr0Kl8
Pool Hose Connector with Valve,1.5" T-Joint Pool Hose Adapter Valve https://amzn.to/4vVaCT0
24” Heavy Duty Zip Ties https://amzn.to/4viyP5P
INTEX Ultra XTR 18 ft x 52 in Above Ground Pool Set, Round Swimming Pool with Steel Frame, 2100 GPH Sand Filter Pump, Ladder, Cover, & Ground Cloth https://amzn.to/4vV9S0h
Aiper Scuba S1 Robotic Pool Cleaner, Wall & Waterline Cleaning, Dual Filtration, Extended 180-Min Battery Life https://amzn.to/44hBgK2
Pool Chlorine Floater, 7.5" Large Floating Chlorine Dispenser https://amzn.to/4uMHpJf
Pool Skimmer Net for Cleaning – Heavy Duty Deep Mesh Pool Net Skimmer https://amzn.to/4xtlNEa