We bought a new hose for our Polaris 380 which has new everything--floats, backup valve, external filter. We cut the leader hose to match the maximum depth of the pool as per the directions. We tried to screw the hose nut back on after attaching the hose end and the hose nut would not screw in over the bumped out area at the joint. The hose nut would go around and around but not move forward to secure the hose in place. We turned the hose nut so much the hose nut threads actually cut through the hose. Any suggestions for an easy process to screw on a hose nut? The Youtube videos make it look so simple!
Problem getting hose nut to thread onto new hose
- Thread starter Beach Gal
- Start date
You're probably going the wrong direction.
You put the nut on first and then the hose and then screw the nut onto the hose.
You put the nut on first and then the hose and then screw the nut onto the hose.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,268
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Slide the nut onto the hose so the nut faces down towards the end of the hose.
Slide the hose over the nipple on the Polaris.
Then slide the nut down and tighten it over the hose on the nipple.
Post pics of what you are trying to do if it does not work for you.
Slide the hose over the nipple on the Polaris.
Then slide the nut down and tighten it over the hose on the nipple.
Post pics of what you are trying to do if it does not work for you.
You have to put the nut on the fitting with the threads facing outward, then put hose onto the fitting and screw the nut onto the hose.