In this mini video we are changing josh' pool from soft pipe to hard pipe pvc.

How to hard plumb an above ground pool. They sell pool antifreeze for this purpose. I try and show you how we hard piped our pool to get rid of the cheap rubber hoses that came with it. Use duct or wide style tape to tape off the skimmer cut out as well as the opening remaining around the return cut out/shop vacuum hose.

If you are going to be plumbing in your new above ground pool. Although it is not shown, always e. Try to blow the water out of the lines.

These are just a few of the reasons i choose to hard pipe my coleman pool. You should be using schedule 40 pipe and fittings (stay away from dwv fittings). Owner had a doughboy sand filter and a powerline xp1 1hp pump.

Compensate for the depth of fittings, like elbows etc. At a height of 1’ off of the pool floor. I purchased a home with a 24 ft above ground pool.

When plumbing here are some tips. Make sure you always tighten the hose clamps tight with your screwdriver by turning the hose clamp bolt clockwise. As water moves through pipes it creates friction, slowing it down, just like the air against your car as you drive down the road.

Smart outlet i used on pool: If you use antifreeze do not use radiator antifreeze for cars. As for lengths as long as you're not going crazy far away from the pool it doesn't matter.