Are there any tip or tricks to finding an air leak? Every morning I have to go out and bled the air out of the system after it sits all night not running. When it is running the water in the basket and coming out of the jets in the pool is crystal clear, No signs of any air. But after the pump sits turned off over night the water in the basket drops down an inch or two. Some times more than others, Last night it only dropped about a ½". It is a Hayward North star 2hp pump and I rebuilt it about 6 weeks ago. This problem just started after I vacuumed the pool last week. There are no visible signs of water anywhere. Any help would be great. Thanks
Air Leak???
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What type filter do you have?
If it's a sand filter you could have a leak out the waste line.
If it's a sand filter you could have a leak out the waste line.
I have a Hayward cartridge filter. Do you think the leak could be on the discharge side of the pump? I have been looking on the suction side. Thinking if it was on the discharge side I would see signs of water.
It could be since you're not getting any air in the pump basket.
Have you lubed the basket o-ring and resealed the drain plug?
It could be the air release valve on the filter letting in air when the pump isn't running.
Have you lubed the basket o-ring and resealed the drain plug?
It could be the air release valve on the filter letting in air when the pump isn't running.
I was thinking air leak too, I did vaseline all the o-rings and gaskets, I have not messed with the drain plug but I will. If anyone knows where I can get 1 1/2" T that will accept a 1/4" Gauge please message me!
Thanks, I will check that tonight. I can plug that off and see if that helps.
Do you have a valve on the discharge of the pump or on the return line? If so, close it tonight and see if the water has dropped in the morning. If it has the leak is before the valve. Also valve handle seals can leak and cause the issue you're seeing.
Mine always drops at night too but I know where I have a few leaks in the plumbing. However, the air is always purged out within first 30 seconds of running the pump so I don't sweat it much...
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