Spent the weekend learning all I could about my pool. Here's the info.
Rectangular 33' by 16' (22,000 gallons) built in mid 1980's. New vinyl liner.
One skimmer and one main drain.
Four return jets (2 are by the steps).
Hayward sand filter (dont know model or size...do I just measure the circumference?)
Brand new Pentair 1/2 horsepower Whisperflo pump (please tell me this is enough pump for my pool) which my local pool store suggested I buy.
Figured out that one valve is for main drain and skimmer.
One valve is for the the returns (one pipe goes to jets in stairs, one pipe to the other two jets in pool)
So...under normal daily operation with the pump running, the two valves should be set to the center, so everything is open, right?
Now that I've figured out my plumbing and valves, I need to figure out how to stop the air sucking into my pump basket.
I've discovered that if I pour water over the suction side Jandy Valve area....the air bubbles stop just about completely, and the pump will run fine for anywhere from 2 to 4 hours with only a couple of quarter size bubbles right at the top of the lid and no turbulence.
Eventually, the air and turbulence begin again.
I have replaced the valve o-rings, but it didnt stop the problem.
I'm thinking one of the pipe connections might be the problem.
The pool store that installed the new pump is responsible for the suspect connections.
Do I argue with them to redo it....or do I do it myself and make sure it's done right?
Any advice at all?