primming trouble - pic included

[bbecky75]

Installed new pump this morning and can't seem to get the bubbles out. Here's a pic. Any suggestions would be great!

 

[JasonLion]

That means you are getting air in the suction side plumbing somewhere. The most common causes are the water level being too low in the skimmer allowing a vortex to form and air to be drawn in, or the pump strainer basket lid not sealing correctly. The air leak could also be in a plumbing connection or one of the hoses.

 

[duraleigh]

Jason +1 I would only add another place (but not so common is the pump basket drain plug(s) ) It is almost NEVER the underground pipes.

 

[bbecky75]

Thanks for the suggestions. Will check later, got get mother's day going. Is it ok to leave running like this for now?

 

[bbecky75]

Is it ok to leave running like this for now?

 

[duraleigh]

It's not the best idea but fix it pretty soon....your pump and filter are not very effective with all that air being sucked in.

 

[Bama Rambler]

Can't add much except you can run water over the fittings while the pump is running to see if the bubbles go away.

 

[bbecky75]

Thanks for everyone's support on my question! I figured it all out thanks to the posts. Seems there was a tiny air link in the tubing close to the pump. Used this opportunity to go ahead and add a check valve.

Thanks again for all advice!!!

 

[duraleigh]

Nice work, bbecky!! I'll bet your life just got a little easier :lol:

 

[Bama Rambler]