I just replaced my filter so I got new fittings on the pressure side. Now I am having some air bubbles coming out of the jets (not a lot, but enough to be annoying. Also my polaris doesn't run well with air bubbles). I am wondering if any of the new fittings could be letting in air? There is no air trapped on top of the filter.
could air bubbles enter through the pressure side?
- Thread starter archer636
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It's rare- but can happen.. A perfect storm can create a Venturi effect.
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- May 3, 2007
- 16,968
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Sometimes filters can leak air in when the pump is off but don't leak water out when the pump is on because the leak seals with pressure but opens with suction. When the pump is turned back on, you see air coming out of the returns. One way to tell if this is happening is when the pump is running, purge the air out of the filter using the purge valve and then see if air is still coming out of the returns.
yes- there is still air coming out of the returns. What would be next troubleshooting step?
- May 3, 2007
- 16,968
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Then it sounds like a suction side leak unless you have solar.
Do you see any air in the pump basket? If so, you have an air leak somewhere.
Pool School - Suction Side Air Leaks
Do you see any air in the pump basket? If so, you have an air leak somewhere.
Pool School - Suction Side Air Leaks
thanks for the link. Used the water pour method and I think I located the airleak. Going to replace fittings and see how it goes