Backwash hose alternatives

[SuddenPool]

I have a DE filter (Hayward Perflex EC65 "bump-style"). It has what I believe is the usual style of bright-blue colored flat-rolled backwash/drain hose clamped to its drain port.

Wondering if there are any alternatives to this style. Any search for backwash hoses leads to the same flat-rolled style from different vendors. But the Perflex manual explicitly says to not use that type. And I wanted to start doing the backwash according to the instructions in their user guide.

What other type of backwash hose is available that I could be looking for? Bonus points if there are color options beyond the bright blue, which is a bit of an eyesore in my particular landscape/pool setup.

Thanks.

 

[kimkats]

I have heard of some people that use old fire hoses. The fire department has to get new ones every once in a while so.........go make friends with your local fire house!

Let me see a pic of our equipment set up and think along the lines of maybe putting in a PVC line for the backwash???

Kim

 

[BMeeley]

My wife is a volunteer EMT and I just got two 50 ft. lengths of 1.5" fire hose for draining/backwashing. Idea is to stop flooding my neighbors out and running it to the storm drain out front. I'll need another 100 ft or so, but word is that that more hose is coming up for decommissioning soon. Now to hit the hardware store for the right fittings from the multi-port valve and quick connect for the fire hose. Move the equipment pad, add a storage shed with mounted reel for the hose and life will be awesome!!

 

[Mendy48]

Fire hose is what I need for my backwash/draining hose option for sure....

I've done my research here and I know now that I need to get a fire hose for my backwash. The current material I have keeps leaking or cutting on me. I've only had my pool for one season so it's time for a more durable backwash/draining hose. I know I want a 100 ft fire hose, but I'm not sure about the inches I need. So I took a measurement and it looks like I need a 1.5". Please see the image and let me know if that's a 1.5" measurement. The arrow is pointing at the measurement I took of my current backwash hose opening.

Any suggestions?

 

[proavia]

What is the size of the PVC pipe on the backwash line? If it's 1 1/2" (1.5"), look for a 1 3/4" (1.75") firehose. That size firehose will fit snug over 1 1/2" PVC pipe (a little pool lube on the pipe helps). Consider getting two 50' hoses instead of one 100' hose - easier to handle and store. Since you're in Michigan - where it freezes - be sure to drain the hose, roll it up and store inside during winter.

I cut about 6 feet off from the end, slipped it over the 1 1/2" PVC pipe, and secured with a stainless steel hose clamp. This works good for a quick backwash for me. If I need to drain more, i connect the hose fittings together to get more length.

 

[Mendy48]

What is the size of the PVC pipe on the backwash line? If it's 1 1/2" (1.5"), look for a 1 3/4" (1.75") firehose. That size firehose will fit snug over 1 1/2" PVC pipe (a little pool lube on the pipe helps). Consider getting two 50' hoses instead of one 100' hose - easier to handle and store. Since you're in Michigan - where it freezes - be sure to drain the hose, roll it up and store inside during winter.

I cut about 6 feet off from the end, slipped it over the 1 1/2" PVC pipe, and secured with a stainless steel hose clamp. This works good for a quick backwash for me. If I need to drain more, i connect the hose fittings together to get more length.

I believe it's 1.5". There's a picture of the measurement enclosed with this my first thread above, but I honestly believe it's 1.5". Therefore, I'll get a 1 3/4" (1.75") firehose. I'll get two 50' hoses. However, I have a question about that...how would it work if you need to use two 50' hoses during backwash. I only have one PVC pipe. you said something about connecting the hose fittings together to get more length? How would I do that?

 

[proavia]

My hoses came with fittings. It basically works like connecting 2 garden hoses together - except in this case the hose diameter it larger. Since I cut a 6 foot length to attach to my backwash pipe, I attach the uncut 50 foot hose to that and then connect the 44 foot length(that's left from the 50 footer I cut the 6 foot off of) to the 50 foot length..... 6+50+44=100
BackwashPipe ------> >--------------------------------------------------> >------------------------------------------ Discharge

I've seen ebay firehoses with and without fittings. Wherever you get them from, having fittings is better.

 

[chiefwej]

I spent 40 years as a firefighter and retired as Fire Chief. I could have all the fire hose I want for free. But fire hose isn’t a good choice for backwash hose. Trash pump discharge hose is a much better choice. It’s much lighter, yet durable enough to last indefinitely. For about $40 I bought the hose and cam lock style quick connect adapters.

Here is a hose similar to what I bought.

Anderson Pump Scientific

Here is the adapter I used.

Banjo 200A Polypropylene Cam Scientific

 

[Mendy48]

My hoses came with fittings. It basically works like connecting 2 garden hoses together - except in this case the hose diameter it larger. Since I cut a 6 foot length to attach to my backwash pipe, I attach the uncut 50 foot hose to that and then connect the 44 foot length(that's left from the 50 footer I cut the 6 foot off of) to the 50 foot length..... 6+50+44=100
BackwashPipe ------> >--------------------------------------------------> >------------------------------------------ Discharge

I've seen ebay firehoses with and without fittings. Wherever you get them from, having fittings is better.

Thanks Proavia for that explanation. I’ll make sure to look for those fittings when purchasing.

I spent 40 years as a firefighter and retired as Fire Chief. I could have all the fire hose I want for free. But fire hose isn’t a good choice for backwash hose. Trash pump discharge hose is a much better choice. It’s much lighter, yet durable enough to last indefinitely. For about $40 I bought the hose and cam lock style quick connect adapters.

Here is a hose similar to what I bought.

Anderson Pump Scientific

Here is the adapter I used.

Banjo 200A Polypropylene Cam Scientific

?... I’ll look into this as well. 40 years of experience. Congratulations btw. I’ll definitely look into this and get back with you all. I need a hose ASAP so it’s just a matter of time that I buy one.

 

[Mendy48]

I spent 40 years as a firefighter and retired as Fire Chief. I could have all the fire hose I want for free. But fire hose isn’t a good choice for backwash hose. Trash pump discharge hose is a much better choice. It’s much lighter, yet durable enough to last indefinitely. For about $40 I bought the hose and cam lock style quick connect adapters.

Here is a hose similar to what I bought.

Anderson Pump Scientific

Here is the adapter I used.

Banjo 200A Polypropylene Cam Scientific

Ok! It looks like I'll be getting this for my backwash hose. My PVC pipe on the backwash line 1 1/2" (1.5"). If I were to get this Anderson hose, how would I know if it will fit my PVC pipe? Or does the Anderson hose fit the adapter and then the adaptor goes on my PVC pipe and if this is the case, my PVC pipe is 1 1/2" (1.5") and the adaptor here is about 2". Will it be too big for my PVC pipe? This is soooo out of my expertise. I just want to make sure I get the right fittings. I'm a bit confused I guess.

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