I just purchased a new pump for my AG pool. My pump that I have not is a top discharge and this one is a side discharge. The reason I bought this is because I got it for about $150 on eBay, brand new in the box, 2 HP two-speed Waterway/A.O. Smith pump. I only plan on using it on low and it will be enough for my 24-foot pool. My question is, my husband seems to think he can unscrew something and change it to a top discharge so he won't have to rig the plumbing that we already have (flexible pipes). I don't want him messing with my bargain of a pump. Any thoughts? Thanks, Penny