Air bubbles coming out of return

[Omms]

I am in the process of looking for a new pump. In the meantime, air is entering my system and is coming out of the return. It's not a lot though. Most likely it's coming in from the suction side. It might take some time before the pump is replaced. In the meantime, will my filter take in so much air that it will be empty of water? Does releasing air through the pressure gauge/valve remove the trapped air in the filter? Do I have to do this regularly until I replace the pump and find the source of the leak. I am a new pool owner, and I have a general understanding of how things work. TIA.

Omms

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!
You should solve the suction side air leak -- read Suction Side Air Leaks - Trouble Free Pool

When you release the air from the filter, that will remove the majority of the air trapped in the filter housing.
Air will not completely displace the water in the filter.

I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Pool School eBook.

 

[LoneWolfArcher]

I am in the process of looking for a new pump. In the meantime, air is entering my system and is coming out of the return. It's not a lot though. Most likely it's coming in from the suction side. It might take some time before the pump is replaced. In the meantime, will my filter take in so much air that it will be empty of water? Does releasing air through the pressure gauge/valve remove the trapped air in the filter? Do I have to do this regularly until I replace the pump and find the source of the leak. I am a new pool owner, and I have a general understanding of how things work. TIA.

Omms

If your pump is ready to be replaced I would look for air leaks there. I know the rubber gasket for my pump basket is very temperamental, so make sure there are no kinks or anything there.