Pulsating returns

[Hurricane Gio]

When my pump is in low speed, one of the returns is kinda pulsating and making tiny bubbles at the surface. When is Hihg-speed mode its fine, but the floor returns start to pulsate.

Its a new pool and will call the builder on Thursday to check it out.

 

[waste]

Welcome to TFP!!

My quick analysis is that you have an issue with the pump lid. (on low, there's not enough suction to fully seal it which is corrected when high kicks in )


Of course, there could be something else...

 

[Hurricane Gio]

Welcome to TFP!!

My quick analysis is that you have an issue with the pump lid. (on low, there's not enough suction to fully seal it which is corrected when high kicks in )


Of course, there could be something else...

Thanks, I checked it. Its seems to be sealed tight as heck.

 

[JasonLion]

Pulsing is usually caused by air getting into the pump strainer basket relatively slowly. The lid of the strainer basket is the first place to look, but also check that the water level is high enough on the skimmer(s) that no air is being drawn down the vortex. If that is alright, you need to look for somewhere else that air might be getting into the plumbing between the skimmer(s)/main drain and the pump.

 

[Hurricane Gio]

Pulsing is usually caused by air getting into the pump strainer basket relatively slowly. The lid of the strainer basket is the first place to look, but also check that the water level is high enough on the skimmer(s) that no air is being drawn down the vortex. If that is alright, you need to look for somewhere else that air might be getting into the plumbing between the skimmer(s)/main drain and the pump.

Thanks Jason. I checked all that and nothing. I will contact the builder to have them look at it.

 

[waste]

Of course, I overlooked that its a new pool and the PB should diagnose and correct the issue


Please let us know what Mr. PB says

 

[Hurricane Gio]

Of course, I overlooked that its a new pool and the PB should diagnose and correct the issue


Please let us know what Mr. PB says

Well, they said it could be a few things:

A clog somewhere in the pipes

Chlorine being generated by the SWG (Yes, my chlorine in over the top now)

Air in the system.

Well it stopped yesterday after I reseated the the lid on the pump and open the cartridge valve and released water as it filled.

No I am not sure which it was. But the PB is rated very high as their tech/warranty :!:

So I am not sure which it was. But the pulsating and the champagne bubbles on the surface are gone.