Intex Pool Pump Model 520 -- 2" Hose?

Question

Hi guys, I have an Intex "Easy Set" pool that my kids have absolutely LOVED for the 6 years or so that we've had it. The pool itself is fine, but the 2" plastic hose that that runs from the motor to the filter of the pump has cracked. I've looked absolutely EVERYwhere and cannot find one -- not one hardware store, pool supply store, etc, in my area has this size hose. The company discontinued this model several years ago and are now using smaller diameter hoses -- evidently they have no adapters which will accomodate the old ones (how convenient!). In the meantime, this leaves me in a real lurch and time is running out before my pool starts collecting algae. My husband just found out his job is being eliminated, and this is not a good time to buy a whole new pool, not to mention that I HATE throwing things away for stupid minor reasons like a $4 hose -- we have enough garbage in the landfills as it is!(lol) Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can fix this or get a new hose?

Answer 1

maybe flexible PVC pipe might work....also,maybe you can get adapters at hardware store

Answer 2

You might try a shop vacuum cleaner hose to see how close to the the size you need. A plumbing supply house may be able to help you also. Lowe's or Home Depot may have some flexible hose you could use. It doesn't have to be corrugated, just flexible.

Answer 3

You may be able to go the hardware store and buy the adapters you need if you can find the hose. If you do not have another hose you should be able to cut the existing hose and put a coupling of some type in it.  A bit of a headache and time consuming but it will work...

Answer 4

well Lovely Beth..you can either buy an updated pump and all the accessories or if your close to St Louis you can come pick up mine...i have an extra pump and all that i really dont need since my son has rode his bike through the pool..i had the easy set 18' x 4' and the pump worked great...or go to a contractor supply store and tell them what ya need...they may have even better hoses that wont rot..