Intex flex hose to PVC connection is leaking

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Did you use a gasket sort of like the one shown below? I did the same and it works fine. Also did you use the Cantex 1-1/2" box adapter that many people use? That is also what I used.
Did you use Magic Lube or similar lube on the gasket? That prevents it from binding and getting pinched when you tighten up the nut.

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jmcdtucson said:
Did you use a gasket sort of like the one shown below? I did the same and it works fine. Also did you use the Cantex 1-1/2" box adapter that many people use? That is also what I used.
Did you use Magic Lube or similar lube on the gasket? That prevents it from binding and getting pinched when you tighten up the nut.
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It looks like the same gasket I used....i stole it from the 6 way valve (I have spares)...you can kind of see it in picture 2. I used the Cantex + intex nut on one part of the 'T' in picture 2 and it is holding fine. The problem is the 1 1/2" pvc thread doesnt quite match the pitch of the intex. I did not use any lube on the gasket.
 
Hm, it looks right. It looks like my connection in the picture below. I no longer have a connection like that however and I don't remember exactly how I put it together.. Only suggestion is still gasket lube and tighten it down as best you can. Maybe someone else will have an idea.

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I just did a couple of those intex to PVC today and i did not have any problems with mine. Sorry to hear that you are having problems with yours. I got my fittings from Lowe's and my first one leaked. so i cut it loose and re did it, making sure the glue was good and dry and i did not have any problems after that.
 
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