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Another Update. I dug down to the elbow that runs from equipment to the pool and no leaks. I pressure tested the line between the skimmer and the pump with a water bladder and no leaks. I replaced the O ring on the pump basket lid and it still drew air. So that wasn't it. So after lots of...

Yes I tested all connections on suction side, including the lid and drains on the pump itself by pouring water over them. I have not taken the pump itself apart though and checked that. Is there an o ring or something inside the pump that I should check? Thanks, Chad

Update: Took apart the multiport valve and the spider gasket looked good. Took the filter apart, acid washed the grids cleaned everything out put it all back together and I still have bubbles in the pump basket. Now they do not go away when I move the multiport valve handle. I've checked...

I have had air bubbles in the pump basket and out of the returns all summer. I checked everything I could above ground and could not find any leaks. The other day I backwashed my filter and noticed the air bubbles all went away afterwards. But the next day after the pump had shut off for the...