divemasterphil said:In The Swim at http://www.intheswim.com has these Intex Hose to 1 1/2" Thread PVC connectors. They come two in a package so the $12.99 isn't as bad has it looks. Part Number A2656.
http://www.intheswim.com/Pool-Equipment ... cessories/
They're made by GAME and come with Rubber Washers and PVC Thread Tape for the 1 1/2" end.
http://www.game-group.com/products/wate ... ction-kit/
They actual work really well and don't leak.
It's about time... maybe Intex's patents on the hoses and nuts ran out. Based upon how much I've spent on plunge valves over the last 5 years, $6.50 each is a literal bargain.
Something like this was advertised and sold about 3 years ago that looked almost exactly like these - I bought a couple, and ended up having to return them as they didn't work on the Intex hose nuts.