connecting hose to PVC fitting

[davescarrs]

I removed my "T", schedule 80, PVC fitting (gray in color), that ran to the macerator for overboard discharge. I now just want to connect the two hoses where the "T" had been and simply use just the pump out option. The "T" fitting was 1 1/2 inches. I bought a schedule 80 (gray in color) coupling connector 1 1/2 inches. Is there a trick to getting the flexible hose over and around the PVC fitting? It is hell!!! I went out and bought a sink tail piece, regular white PVC, schedule 40, fitting that will fit a little looser and is not right, but may have to do and will probably be fine once I tighten a couple hose clamps around it. If I can't figure out the trick then the white PVC will have to suffice, but I'd like to use the same type stuff that was origainlly in there and probably code. I tried vaseline and heating it with a lighter, to no avail. any suggestions? thanks.

 

[oops!]

Re: connecting hose to PVC fitting

im not framilliar with the type of hose you are tring to attach.....

but if you heat up the hose in hot water. it makes it more plyable

 

[davescarrs]

Re: connecting hose to PVC fitting

used propane torch to warm up hose. went right on, no effort.