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    Bubbles in return vents, Loss of suction

    There are two valves when looking at the pictures the one infront of the pump with the lever as it is now pointing left it pulls from the pool and the Spa. the valve on the right near the heater, with the lever pointing to the right, pushes to the pool and Spa If the levers are reversed the...
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    Bubbles in return vents, Loss of suction

    OK here are pictures of the pool and pump area I have got to find out what is causing this. [attachment=2:gn1zqfs0]Pool.jpg[/attachment:gn1zqfs0] [attachment=1:gn1zqfs0]Overhead_view.jpg[/attachment:gn1zqfs0] [attachment=0:gn1zqfs0]Intake_Pump.jpg[/attachment:gn1zqfs0]
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    Bubbles in return vents, Loss of suction

    Eaamon (what does that stand for) [you don't have to tell me] You are right about pictures I will do that today. Also model number(s) of parts The air release is on the top of the filter and is opened by rotating the pressure valve assembly. I do purge air from the system but it doesn't...
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    Bubbles in return vents, Loss of suction

    Eaamon, Thank you for your reply Your questions: do you have one or two skimmers? One skimmer. If I had two I would have tested each one separately and noted it in my first forum entry there is also a hose fitting on that too in the middle No hose fitting on mine. pool is about 30-35 years...
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    Bubbles in return vents, Loss of suction

    Dave First, Thank you for the reply. Your Questions, Pump running, what is the psi? 10 lbs Does the psi go to zero when you turn the pump off. yes Have you checked the impeller to see if it is clogged? Yes Richard
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    Bubbles in return vents, Loss of suction

    In ground pool 36x18 Pool was not used for about 18 months (lost my leg and that changed and that slowed up a lot of things) Pool became very dirty and at least a foot of dead and decaying leaves at bottom Drained and cleaned pool, refilled and balanced the chemistry Then: Bubbles in pool...