k conover wrote:

... the hose keeps blowing off
the place where it's attached to the pump from the force of the water--is
there something I can buy to make the fit tighter?

Kirsten, you need to get a hose clamp: a circular metal band that
narrows and widens when you turn a screw attached to it. Stainless steel
is better for ponds. You need to know your hose size and the diameter of
the pump part where you attach the hose. In the meantime, use a piece of
wire. Wrap around hose once and twist tightly, like using a twist tie on
a plastic bag (loaf of bread, etc.)
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Zk