Adapter for existing above ground pool return

A housing for an above ground pool, the above ground pool including a return fitting for allowing water to enter the pool, the housing comprising:

• a housing having a hollow interior and an open end, an inlet for allowing water to enter the housing and an outlet for returning water to the pool, the outlet having a fitting compatible for mating and removable engagement with the pool return fitting;
• a base plate including a device module, the base plate including flow switch for detecting when water enters the housing, the base plate closing off the open end;
• a base plate sub-housing having a hollow interior, the sub-housing providing dry interior environment;
• a sensor for detecting movement by the flow switch;
• whereby, upon water entering the housing, the flow switch moves and the sensor detects the motion of the flow switch.

A housing for an above ground pool, the above ground pool including a return fitting for allowing water to enter the pool, the housing comprising:

• a housing having a hollow interior and an open end, an inlet for allowing water to enter the housing and an outlet for returning water to the pool, the outlet having a fitting compatible for mating and removable engagement with the pool return fitting, the inlet including a shunt means for selectively blocking the flow of water into the housing;
• a base plate including a device module, the base plate including flow switch for detecting when water enters the housing, the base plate closing off the open end;
• a base plate sub-housing having a hollow interior;
• a sensor for detecting movement by the flow switch;
• whereby, upon water entering the housing, the flow switch moves and the sensor detects the motion of the flow switch.