Whilst working out how to fit my 1.5 inch standard flexible pipe to my intex odd sizing I came across this site. They do boots that simply clamp at either end. Hope this is of use to others. I plan to connect my pipes to the intex in and out plungers in the side of my intex pool. Comments?
http://www.koilogic.co.uk/store/go/category/5/219
http://www.koilogic.co.uk/store/go/category/5/219