Air in pump basket

[reebok]

Split off of Leak on suction side. Please ask questions in your own topic. JasonLion

I think I have a similar problem. when my pressure rasies approx 5psi, I get some bubbles in the pump basket, and air bubbles out of one return jet. I did read something that said just put pvc glue near the connections coming into the pump? does this sound like the same issue and a viable solution? I've never noticed hissing.

 

[JasonLion]

You need to figure out where the leak is before you can try fixing it with glue. By far the most likely place is the O-ring around the lid to the pump strainer basket. Make sure it is clean and free of nicks and cuts and well lubricated.

 

[mas985]

I think I have a similar problem. when my pressure rasies approx 5psi, I get some bubbles in the pump basket, and air bubbles out of one return jet. I did read something that said just put pvc glue near the connections coming into the pump? does this sound like the same issue and a viable solution? I've never noticed hissing.

When pressure rises in a filter, the suction should decrease and bubbles should also decrease. So what you are seeing is opposite of what I would expect. Is the 5 PSI rise due to a dirty filter or something else?