Plumbing Help new pool owner

[Ez809]

Hey everyone im a new pool owner and this is the plumbing from the previous owner its having some leaks around the pump fittings and the pump starts running dry after 10 min could it be because of the leak and does the plumbing look appropriate thanks

 

[Texas Splash]

Look closely at all of those areas BEFORE the pump. That's your suction side and it's probably pulling in air form somewhere. Those rubber coupler & clamp areas are suspicious. It also looks like someone applied a bunch of silicone goop at the pump adapter. But you look like you have a few places where air could be sucked "in". Just take each one at a time slowly to ensure they are air tight.

Suction Side Air Leaks

If you see air bubbles coming out of the return lines in your pool, you likely have a leak. Some signs that a suction side plumbing leak has occurred include: Read more

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[Texas Splash]

Also be sure the rubber seal under the pump clear lid is in good shape and lubed well with pool silicone.