Hayward Pump to Filter connection issue

[jred]

Hello everyone,

I am new here. I have had this problem for a couple of years and have asked numerous pool places for help to no avail. I'm hopeful someone here can assist and I would be very grateful. I have a Hayward SP151 Pump and the original owners of the home had replaced the tube from the pump to the filter with a flimsy piece of plastic that kept popping off and of course half the pool would be empty by the time I got home and noticed water shooting everywhere. I went to various pool places for a new tube and everyone said it was proprietary and only Hayward supplied them. I went to hayward and they said they don't sell tubes. So I ended up putting together some MacGuyver tube with those plumbing rings but I still have leaks as it is not completely secure no matter how much I tighten them. Any suggestions on some generic type of tubing or more secure connectors that I can use?

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[Teapot1]

You have a 1hp on a small filter, thats just mad!
Dont know how large or small your pool is but add a speed controller, increase the size of the filter plumb it to suit and save a fortune in electricity

[jred]

Thanks Teapot! I'm confused by your reply though. Are you saying the pump is too powerful for the filter? Or not enough? FYI, I have a Hayward S180T Pro Series 18-Inch filter. Pool is 18ft round. I haven't had any issues to be honest other than this tube problem. But I am interested what you think as I am new to pools (4 years) and the pump was here when we moved in. So it's entirely possible it is the wrong one to use for our setup. Thanks for the help!

[Teapot1]

The pump is way too powerful (large) you'll be building up pressure you don't need and its costing you money but not for any gain.
You could run a 1/4 hp motor on that size filter. Or a speed controller. Even changing to a 20 or 24 inch filter would need only 1/2 -3/4hp pump.