Pool Water Got Too Low - How to Purge the Air??

[kamikinlaw]

So the pool water was lower than we realized and a toy was able to block water flow into the deep end skimmer, allowing air into the lines. Can I continue to run the pump/filter (I can hear water sloshing in the filter) to purge the air or do I need to do something else? I've searched but can't seem to figure it out. I shut the pump/filter off when I noticed it but it probably ran for 2 hours like that...

Thanks for the help!

 

[Abigail K]

You need to top up your pool with water if you haven't already done so. Pool water level should be half the skimmer.

 

[kamikinlaw]

Yeah, doing that now. Its about filled back where it should be. If I turn the pumps back on will it purge the air on its own?

 

[Richard320]

Yeah, doing that now. Its about filled back where it should be. If I turn the pumps back on will it purge the air on its own?

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If it's a sand filter with the valves on top, it will clear itself. Otherwise, there should be an air release somewhere on top that allows you to bleed out the air.