Hey all, I'm new here and I really need some advice. A while back, I purchased one of those Intex above ground pools with a metal frame and sand filter pump. It's mainly for my mum to use when she visits as she suffers with arthritis, but I really want to warm the water for her and that's where I need help.

I've been looking online at the various DIY solar heating systems and I reckon they would be ideal - except I'm not exactly a DIY genius..... Anyway, I've made some pipe coils from black irrigation piping and connected them together ( I've made three ) and now I need to hook them into the pump output before it goes back into the pool. My pool uses large bore pipes ( I reckon inch and a half ) so I could attach some additional PVC piping into the circuit. What I'm not sure about is how to attach the poly pipe to PVC. I did think about using garden hose to the poly pipe using a barb joint, but then I'm not sure how to connect the hose to the PVC - is it possible to get hose adapters for PVC pipe ??

I appreciate any thoughts and or advice on this, as it would mean a lot to provide some further comfort for my mum.

Cheers :-)

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Thanks for the welcome and tips mate, much appreciated. I haven't found a plumbing merchant yet, can you recommend one in Hamilton ? The idea about second hand solar panels is interesting, I'll check that out for sure. I think connecting the hose to the hot water tap not going to cut it though - the pool is 16' x 4' and contains nearly 20000 litres of water :-)

Cheers

Really, you are thinking for a good plan. If you are facing some difficulties regarding some settings then you may consult a plumber. He will surely help you.