Looks like I have an air leak in my system even though on my opening thread, opening 2025 I mentioned things went smoothly. I just checked and while everything looks good (except the psi) when the pump is running, once I stop the pump for a minute and then restart it, you can see air bubbles in the returns. So obviously air is getting into the system, when the pump is off.
I put my ear to the various possible leak locations when the pump is off and couldn't hear anything. I also put water on them and didn't see bubbles. Although maybe that's just for air leaking out like on a tire. This issue is air leaking in.
I have a bunch of possible leaks and want to get some advice on how to diagnose and fix the problem. I am going to try to attack the issue one by one from easiest to hardest.
1. I have a rubber plug on the waste output which is a threaded pipe. This is how it was when I inherited the system and I have been too naïve to fix it. I guess I have been relying to much on if its not broken then don't fix it. I don't know the sizing of this. Anyone can tell from the picture. My system is 1.5" pvc. This has threads in it.
2. Close of chlorinator holes. I asked previously here if anyone knew how to find plugs for these lines. No one has replied, so I will keep searching.
3. Lubing pump lid gasket.
4. I did lube up the drain plugs on the pump, but I will try reseating them.
5. replacing the pressure gauge and the assembly that connects it to the filter shell.
6. Resealing separation tank lid
7. reseating the plumbing line connections to the pump
8. reseating the water viewer on the multiport
9. Looking into the pipe that goes from multi port to separation tank. That has always had a small drip. It makes sense that would be the issue, except its worked fine like that in past years.
10. multiport maintenance.
I guess is this where I need a lot of help. What would you guys recommend. Should I call someone to do maintenance on it? I feel like if i tried that they would have no clue what to do or mess it up. Or should I buy a gasket and try to replace it myself? I saw a video on it and it looked hard. Or should I buy a new multi port and have someone install it or try installing myself? I need a plan of attack that doesn't leave me without a pump for a few days, so cost may have to take a back seat.
I put my ear to the various possible leak locations when the pump is off and couldn't hear anything. I also put water on them and didn't see bubbles. Although maybe that's just for air leaking out like on a tire. This issue is air leaking in.
I have a bunch of possible leaks and want to get some advice on how to diagnose and fix the problem. I am going to try to attack the issue one by one from easiest to hardest.
1. I have a rubber plug on the waste output which is a threaded pipe. This is how it was when I inherited the system and I have been too naïve to fix it. I guess I have been relying to much on if its not broken then don't fix it. I don't know the sizing of this. Anyone can tell from the picture. My system is 1.5" pvc. This has threads in it.
2. Close of chlorinator holes. I asked previously here if anyone knew how to find plugs for these lines. No one has replied, so I will keep searching.
3. Lubing pump lid gasket.
4. I did lube up the drain plugs on the pump, but I will try reseating them.
5. replacing the pressure gauge and the assembly that connects it to the filter shell.
6. Resealing separation tank lid
7. reseating the plumbing line connections to the pump
8. reseating the water viewer on the multiport
9. Looking into the pipe that goes from multi port to separation tank. That has always had a small drip. It makes sense that would be the issue, except its worked fine like that in past years.
10. multiport maintenance.
I guess is this where I need a lot of help. What would you guys recommend. Should I call someone to do maintenance on it? I feel like if i tried that they would have no clue what to do or mess it up. Or should I buy a gasket and try to replace it myself? I saw a video on it and it looked hard. Or should I buy a new multi port and have someone install it or try installing myself? I need a plan of attack that doesn't leave me without a pump for a few days, so cost may have to take a back seat.
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