Air Bleed Valve creates more air in system. Why?

[PTuna]

Hi, I have an intex sand filter. When I try to bleed the air when the pump is on filter mode, the strainer basket starts to fill up with more air. Why?!

When I bleed the air with the pump off, the air bleeds out just fine. I have checked o rings, unions, water line is good. I have not seen anyone else explain this problem.

Shouldn’t I be able to bleed the air while the pump is running?

 

[Texas Splash]

Welcome to TFP! Can you post some pics of the equipment pad area, the filter, and hoses?

 

[wireform]

Are your filter hoses reversed

 

[Tcadwall0]

If I understand correctly you are trying to bleed the air from the pump basket. That won't work with the pump running because it is still suction side. It will pull air in.