I've searched the threads and couldn't find a similar issue. Sorry if this is a duplicate.
I've been trying to troubleshoot an issue, researching for the last month, and can't seem to find a solution.
I have a 3 port suction side valve that allows me to direct intake from the spa or pool. The pool has two skimmer baskets: 1) is just a simple skimmer basket 2) is a skimmer basket pool cleaner combo
My main problem is if I direct enough suction to the automatic pool cleaner per OEM specs (11 - 13 RPM), I start to get air in the pump basket. It starts off as small bubbles and eventually builds up to a significant amount of air. If I don't get the RPMs to 11+, the pool cleaner doesn't make it to the shallow end of the pool. If suction is lower, say 8 RPMs, I have no issues with air in the pump basket.
I don't think I have a leak in the cleaner hose - I've inspected and held out of the pool while running and no air builds up in the inline leaf canister nor do I hear a hiss/leak. I've also checked for air leaks on the suction side plumbing but I would think if it is a suction side leak, it would happen all of the time.
I have a 60 sq ft DE filter
Hayward sp3400vsp set at 3100 RPM
The pool cleaner is a two wheel Hayward Poolvergnuegen with 12 hoses (including the leader hose)
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
I've been trying to troubleshoot an issue, researching for the last month, and can't seem to find a solution.
I have a 3 port suction side valve that allows me to direct intake from the spa or pool. The pool has two skimmer baskets: 1) is just a simple skimmer basket 2) is a skimmer basket pool cleaner combo
My main problem is if I direct enough suction to the automatic pool cleaner per OEM specs (11 - 13 RPM), I start to get air in the pump basket. It starts off as small bubbles and eventually builds up to a significant amount of air. If I don't get the RPMs to 11+, the pool cleaner doesn't make it to the shallow end of the pool. If suction is lower, say 8 RPMs, I have no issues with air in the pump basket.
I don't think I have a leak in the cleaner hose - I've inspected and held out of the pool while running and no air builds up in the inline leaf canister nor do I hear a hiss/leak. I've also checked for air leaks on the suction side plumbing but I would think if it is a suction side leak, it would happen all of the time.
I have a 60 sq ft DE filter
Hayward sp3400vsp set at 3100 RPM
The pool cleaner is a two wheel Hayward Poolvergnuegen with 12 hoses (including the leader hose)
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
