Description
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