Coleman Above Ground Pool Angled Return Diverter

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The return hose on our Coleman 14' x 42" above ground pool blasts the stream straight out into the center of the pool. Any pool this large or larger should have its return flow diverted to the side away from the inlet so that water creates a swirling vortex. Of course, the puny pumps provided with these pools don't have enough power for that anyway, but what if you replace it with a more powerful pump like a 1.5hp one that can move 4500 gallons of water per hour and install a sand filter? You really want that water spinning. The Coleman doesn't come with removable hose connectors like the Intex pools do, so I needed a creative solution. This odd-looking device slides into the return port from outside. The rim prevents it from being pushed all the way through. The hose slips over it and onto the coupler. The clamp not only holds the hose in place but also holds this diverter in position where you put it. Angle the opening to the side away from the inlet slightly downward for best results. The water will be pushed out at an angle, and the slightly smaller opening will increase the water pressure coming out as well.