Thanks for taking the time to explain these possible solutions to air leak problems. Teflon tape and pipe dope would seem to be necessary to have on hand, if you own and have to maintain your pool. Often the first thing you hear about fixing any pool problem is - "You need a new pump!"
@@Poolelementary I have an inground pool with a Hayward Super Pump and I’m having air bubbles in my return lines and in my pool pump….so I took the water hose trick and put the hose at the front of my pump where the lid is and the bubbles went away and once I took the hose away they came back….so is my problem the O ring? I l took out the O ring and looked it over pretty good it doesn’t look bad at all just has Magic Lube on it
It's either your oring on the pump lid or the pvc pipe fitting going into the front of your pump. Water running off your pump lid might of ran down the front of the pump sealing that fitting momentarily also.
@@Poolelementary I tied a bag really tight around the PVC pipe that’s at the front of my pump just to see if the bubbles in my pump would go away and it didn’t…..so do you agree it’s the gasket? I’m kind of surprised because my current gasket looks in good condition but it’s 3 years old……Thanks for helping me 👍
Question: I can see that I have a small leak from where the vertical pipe runs into my brand spanking new pump… I have Teflon tape on it, but clearly not sufficiently. Can a very small leak cause the pulsating, lack of suction we experiencing? I see no leakage from any other joint.
The pulsation your experiencing sounds like it could be an air leak on the suction side of the pump or the horizontal line coming from the pump. Sounds like every time the pump gets to full prime almost its pull is enough to suck some air from a small leak. Also make sure your pump lid is secure with good gasket
Hi When I have my valve on skimmer and drain there’s lots of air circulating and my 3 way jets are pushing bubbles and air. When I put the valve in drain mode completely there’s no air everything working great. Also when I have it on filtration mode and the valve it’s on skimmers and drain mode my pump it’s pulling air and it’s taking time till the water starts to drain in the pump. What is the problem need help please if you have any info. And also I feel there is a pressure in the filter when I shut down the pump I feel it from the top head cracking noises as if it’s going to blow out. Thank you Mike
This is a tough one to answer without actually seeing the pool set-up in person. If I were there I would make sure all the pump and skimmer baskets were clean and filter was clean. If they are clean then I would lean towards an air leak and if your losing prime when you bump or wiggle something then you know your close to the leak and problem.
@@Poolelementary well. It will have bin running for several hr just fine. No air bubbles left in pump. I shut it off and bump clean the filter. Then turn back on. Runs fine for maybe 20 second then the pump completely sucks down. All baskets clean and good water level.
elementary switched out my filter canister and all its parts. Sealed up all lines with new tape. Still same problem. Also having problems getting my heater to fire up. Really becoming a problem. Heater is a pentair 300m. New spring valve and pressure switch.
So I am 99 percent sure one of my pool lines. Presumably the skimmer line. Has some sort of leak. Working on getting someone to pressure test. May do camera in line.
@@Poolelementary could i send you a picture? We just got this pool 2 years ago and the first year we only used it for a couple of weeks before it got cold.
Some times you get bubbles on the surface of pools from detergents from our swim wear and also if you have been using algicides in the pool. fountains and water features can sometimes intensify the bubbles caused by these two things. I would try using a pool anti-foam product.
Does anyone know the reason why a pool pump won't fill up with water, I keep hose on for 10-15 min even more and water just keeps going in to pipe coming from pool skimmer, I usually keep the water level on skimmer at least half way so there is plenty of water in the pool. I don't think there is a pipe leak since the water level seems to be normal all the time, i can't figure this out and i have issues with pump priming, what should I do?
Sorry to hear that it's hard plumbed in. I always curse a bit when I see that but definitely take the time to put a couple of schedule 40 pressure rated pvc unions in so you don't have to next time. It's just some pvc primer, glue and 4 cuts to take the difference out of the two lines to give the unions the room they need. Good luck and as always the choice is yours!👍
That's a totally different situation. Without seeing your exact setup I would imagine you either have fittings that you can tighten or some kind of connector with a o-ring but not sure. Sorry
I only get air bubbles when I switch the valve to suck water from the bottom inlet and less from the skimmer basket. My question is do those valves ever go bad?
They do go bad but normally when you isolate your suction to just the drain or the skimmer it makes the pump work harder and it actually creates more suction which pulls from your air leak harder creating more bubbles. You could take a garden hose and run water over your valve and any of the connections one by one while the pump is running and if the bubble stop then thats your air leak.
Thanks for taking the time to explain these possible solutions to air leak problems. Teflon tape and pipe dope would seem to be necessary to have on hand, if you own and have to maintain your pool. Often the first thing you hear about fixing any pool problem is - "You need a new pump!"
Fixed my air leak! Thanks for the help!
Glad to help out!
Great. Thanks for all this info. You explained it so simply for all us!!
THANKS!!!
Thank you Learned most Common I found in Florida Pipe Joints and Connections due the heat!
Can you put to much of Magic Lube on your O ring? I have a Hayward Super Pump and don’t know if you’re supposed to put a lot or just a little?
Just enough to condition the oring so it's not drying out but the answer is you probably can not put to much on
@@Poolelementary Okay, Thanks for replying back so quick 👍
@@Poolelementary I have an inground pool with a Hayward Super Pump and I’m having air bubbles in my return lines and in my pool pump….so I took the water hose trick and put the hose at the front of my pump where the lid is and the bubbles went away and once I took the hose away they came back….so is my problem the O ring? I l took out the O ring and looked it over pretty good it doesn’t look bad at all just has Magic Lube on it
It's either your oring on the pump lid or the pvc pipe fitting going into the front of your pump. Water running off your pump lid might of ran down the front of the pump sealing that fitting momentarily also.
@@Poolelementary I tied a bag really tight around the PVC pipe that’s at the front of my pump just to see if the bubbles in my pump would go away and it didn’t…..so do you agree it’s the gasket? I’m kind of surprised because my current gasket looks in good condition but it’s 3 years old……Thanks for helping me 👍
Question: I can see that I have a small leak from where the vertical pipe runs into my brand spanking new pump… I have Teflon tape on it, but clearly not sufficiently. Can a very small leak cause the pulsating, lack of suction we experiencing? I see no leakage from any other joint.
The pulsation your experiencing sounds like it could be an air leak on the suction side of the pump or the horizontal line coming from the pump. Sounds like every time the pump gets to full prime almost its pull is enough to suck some air from a small leak. Also make sure your pump lid is secure with good gasket
@@Poolelementary thanks for taking the time to respond. I'll recheck my connections.
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Hi When I have my valve on skimmer and drain there’s lots of air circulating and my 3 way jets are pushing bubbles and air.
When I put the valve in drain mode completely there’s no air everything working great.
Also when I have it on filtration mode and the valve it’s on skimmers and drain mode my pump it’s pulling air and it’s taking time till the water starts to drain in the pump.
What is the problem need help please if you have any info.
And also I feel there is a pressure in the filter when I shut down the pump I feel it from the top head cracking noises as if it’s going to blow out.
Thank you
Mike
I loose pump prime after I bump the filter. Already did a new gasket on the lid. Pump runs fine for hr.
This is a tough one to answer without actually seeing the pool set-up in person. If I were there I would make sure all the pump and skimmer baskets were clean and filter was clean. If they are clean then I would lean towards an air leak and if your losing prime when you bump or wiggle something then you know your close to the leak and problem.
@@Poolelementary well. It will have bin running for several hr just fine. No air bubbles left in pump. I shut it off and bump clean the filter. Then turn back on. Runs fine for maybe 20 second then the pump completely sucks down. All baskets clean and good water level.
This one's got me puzzled. gonna have to do some research to get you the answer. Could guess all day! Lol
elementary switched out my filter canister and all its parts. Sealed up all lines with new tape. Still same problem. Also having problems getting my heater to fire up. Really becoming a problem. Heater is a pentair 300m. New spring valve and pressure switch.
So I am 99 percent sure one of my pool lines. Presumably the skimmer line. Has some sort of leak. Working on getting someone to pressure test. May do camera in line.
I have a leak on the pvc that comes up from the pump. Should i replace that?
Normally I would fix all leaks but if it's just a slow Drip it's totally up to you.
@@Poolelementary sorry, how could i fix that? Do i need to get a replacement seal for it? Also, do you guys use any type of glue?
Is it leaking from where the pipe threads into the pump or is it an actual pvc joint leaking.
@@Poolelementary could i send you a picture? We just got this pool 2 years ago and the first year we only used it for a couple of weeks before it got cold.
Yes send a pic to poolelementary@gmail.com
When water fountain water hits pool water it had bubbles and even kind of foamy?
Some times you get bubbles on the surface of pools from detergents from our swim wear and also if you have been using algicides in the pool. fountains and water features can sometimes intensify the bubbles caused by these two things. I would try using a pool anti-foam product.
Does anyone know the reason why a pool pump won't fill up with water, I keep hose on for 10-15 min even more and water just keeps going in to pipe coming from pool skimmer, I usually keep the water level on skimmer at least half way so there is plenty of water in the pool. I don't think there is a pipe leak since the water level seems to be normal all the time, i can't figure this out and i have issues with pump priming, what should I do?
Does your pump sit higher than the pool water level?
I’m having the same issue, and mine does. Any suggestions?
Mine had no way to disconnect the pump from the system they hard plumbed it in. Ughhhh
Sorry to hear that it's hard plumbed in. I always curse a bit when I see that but definitely take the time to put a couple of schedule 40 pressure rated pvc unions in so you don't have to next time. It's just some pvc primer, glue and 4 cuts to take the difference out of the two lines to give the unions the room they need. Good luck and as always the choice is yours!👍
I have soft hoses
That's a totally different situation. Without seeing your exact setup I would imagine you either have fittings that you can tighten or some kind of connector with a o-ring but not sure. Sorry
I only get air bubbles when I switch the valve to suck water from the bottom inlet and less from the skimmer basket. My question is do those valves ever go bad?
They do go bad but normally when you isolate your suction to just the drain or the skimmer it makes the pump work harder and it actually creates more suction which pulls from your air leak harder creating more bubbles. You could take a garden hose and run water over your valve and any of the connections one by one while the pump is running and if the bubble stop then thats your air leak.
My lid gasket looks like it flattened out.
I just cant get all the bubbles out of the pump. There are no leaks. Just trapped air inside.
I was told that my skimmer line underground was leaking, by the leak detection guys. The pool is down hill and about 20 feet from my pump. Fml.
Mine have no leak, but when I start the motor it suck all the water and does not get new one! It goes dry..