Would I be better off getting this
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Homewerks...0?N=5yc1vZbufb

And the Intex 1-1/2 adapters And another hose or the Intex plunger valve? Looks like the overall cost is going to be about the same.

This would be easier, but I don't know if it can be run partially closed.
http://www.amazon.com/Model-Intex-Pl...ds=intex+valve

I need to restrict the pump intake flow.