Do I need bigger hoses?

[Nunki]

I have upgraded the pump that came with our Coleman pool to a Intex 2500gph pump. I am using the 1.25in hoses that came with the pool for one outlet and a thru wall skimmer. Those are connected to a 1.25 t joint, which then connects to the bigger 1.5 hose via an adapter.
Would there be any benefit in changing those hoses to the bigger 1.5 hoses?
About to get this all cleaned up and looking nice but before doing so I didn't know if I should change these to the bigger 1.5 hoses or if there was any need? Would there be any noticeable difference in flow rate or filtration with larger hoses?
Don't want to waste time and money if there isn't any benefit in going bigger.

Attached a few pics if needed for reference. Thanks!

 

[ajw22]

Welcome to TFP.

Larger hoses will make no difference with that pool and equipment.

 

[hyperionguy]

In my opinion, no difference. Look at the inlet fitting that came with the Intex 2500. It's narrower than the intex hose that came with it.

I have the same pump and only the skimmer, no extra suction port. Tons of flow! With my previous pool a few years ago, I found little value in having the extra suction port so didn't do it this time..

 

[CT-Steven]

Until you upgrade to an industry standard filtration system the Intex styled pumps will not benefit from upgrading to a larger diameter hose.
However please be careful with that extension cord. Not only are the prongs exposed to water from the pool, but you are also at risk of a fire. I also attached a pic of a cover you can pick up from HomeDepot. I ran an extension cord and as you can see from the pics below, caught it before there was a serios problem. I ended up rewiring my pump with a larger gauge wire (16ga to 12ga). Hopefully you are plugged into a GFI outlet. I went 1 step further and have a dedicated GFI outlet and a GFI/ARC Fault breaker.

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[ajw22]

have a dedicated GFI outlet and a GFI/ARC Fault breaker.

Good points on use of extension cords. Overall that pool electrical does not meet NEC standards.

Arc fault breakers should not be used for pumps and outdoor circuits.

From Electrical GFCI - Further Reading

• AFCI’s should only be used in instances where arcing in a confined space could happen. This is why electrical code in many jurisdictions now requires that they be installed on all bedroom circuits. AFCI’s should not be used on circuits with high inductive loads like motors.