Return On Doughboy Pool

by Jackie
(Cincinnati)

I want to replace a hose on the return, but years back a repair guy glued it on. What can I do?


Hi Jackie. I would cut the hose off with a razor knife, as close to the fitting as possible. I would then use the same knife and cut away at the portion still glued to the return. Chances are the blade can remove the hose and enough of the glue to make fitting usable again. It might even require some sandpaper.

The easy way, of course, would be to buy a new fitting and replace the entire setup. Any Doughboy dealer should have these on the shelf. If they try to sell you the entire skimmer package have then look the return up in their book and see what the price would be to order just what you need.