After new VS pump installation - leak exposed?

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southflorida427

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Apr 27, 2017
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Miami FL
I recently installed a new VS pump. I did my own plumbing, it was in and out, an easy job.

I'm losing water, for December in South Florida I don't recall evaporation to be an issue in past seasons.

I don't see any evident leaks on the new connections. Nor I see watermarks or any puddles near the pump area.

Is it possible that running the VS at low speeds is making an existing leak more evident? I see bubbles on the return only while at low speed, when I crank up the speed no bubbles are seen.

Suggestions? Ideas?

Thnx!
 
Do you have a saltwater chlorine generator (SWG)? They produce bubbles of hydrogen that are evident when running at low speeds. You can do a leak test to see of you have a leak.

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PoolGate said:
Do you have a saltwater chlorine generator (SWG)? They produce bubbles of hydrogen that are evident when running at low speeds. You can do a leak test to see of you have a leak.

www.troublefreepool.com

Leak Detection

A number of things can cause leaks in your pool. You can learn tricks for leak detection and how to pinpoint where your pool is losing water.
www.troublefreepool.com www.troublefreepool.com
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I do have an SGW.
I will do the bucket test in the afternoon.
Thnx for the suggestions.
 
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