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How would I go about finding the air leak to fix? Since my pipes are underground Im hoping there's a way to test them above ground first. Any suggestions would be really helpful. Thanks. Split this off to avoid derailing the other post

We do not have a flapper inside our skimmer, but I will check the fittings on the three way valve as you suggested. Thanks.

Thank you Richard320. I will check the vent hose to make sure it's unclogged and confirm it's above the grids. As for the air leak, how would you go about finding it? Since I have an inground pool, I'd like to do everything I can before having to dig up the skimmer line. I'm absolutely sure...

Hi NYED. We are having the same problem with DE in the pool and air in our pump basket. When running the skimmer line only we get alot of DE sediment in the pool, but very little / almost none DE when we are running the main drains only. We've checked everything as far as the eyes can see...

I have a Hayward DE 6020 filter for an in ground pool. I'm having a problem with DE in the pool and the returns spurting. When we opened the pool a few weeks ago, we did a thorough cleaning and inspection of the DE grids, manifold, etc and did a start up. We then noticed the returns were...