I tried going back to a previous post I started to do an update, but I can't get to it because of current site issues. Quick summary.... I started the season with a little air in my pump and filter. Sought guidance here and have done the following with no success so far: changed pump lid and o-ring, lubed new pump lid o-ring, re-taped pump drain plugs and replaced o-rings (and lubed them), and re-lubed an o-ring in a union on the line going into the pump. I have also done the water test multiple times. On the first try, it seemed like the air leak was eliminated when I ran water over the pump cover, but that didn't last long. The air leak has returned. I broke down and called the pool company I use and they were out recently. Basically, they checked everything I did related to the pump, and the valves and unions that sit in front of the pump and couldn't eliminate the air leak. I asked about replacing all the valves and unions, etc in the 4' of pipe coming into the pump, (which are old quite old) and he said he could do that, but he didn't think that was the source of the air leak (at least he was honest instead of just doing it and charging me). He said the next step was to do a pressure check of the line and that is going to run $400. (They send a separate crew for that.)
So...... does it make sense at this point to proceed with the pressure check? Any other things I can try before going that route at this point? In addition to the air leaking into the pump, I seem to be losing water (about 1/2 " per day). So I'm wondering if I might have more than just the air leak going on. Also, the pool water is not quite as clear lately. Could that be due to filter not running as efficiently due to air in the system? After 10-15 minutes the entire site glass on the filter is basically full of air, so I have to bleed it frequently. Cloudy water might also be related to trying out a new pool cleaner which I just started doing yesterday (S200 Demo), which may be stirring up stuff on the walls (which I don't brush very often).
If leak detection/ pressure test is the next logical step for me, should I stick with the pool company that I have used for the past couple of years when needed? Another recommendation (from the pool guy who is providing the S200 cleaner demo) is a company called American Leak Detection. He said they are good and can usually pinpoint leaks readily. I was planning to call them today to get more information. Anyone have experience with this company?
I hope the problems on the TFP site don't prohibit people from responding to this post. I've been battling this problem for a couple weeks now and I'm getting frustrated and desperate at this point.
Thanks for any suggestions.
So...... does it make sense at this point to proceed with the pressure check? Any other things I can try before going that route at this point? In addition to the air leaking into the pump, I seem to be losing water (about 1/2 " per day). So I'm wondering if I might have more than just the air leak going on. Also, the pool water is not quite as clear lately. Could that be due to filter not running as efficiently due to air in the system? After 10-15 minutes the entire site glass on the filter is basically full of air, so I have to bleed it frequently. Cloudy water might also be related to trying out a new pool cleaner which I just started doing yesterday (S200 Demo), which may be stirring up stuff on the walls (which I don't brush very often).
If leak detection/ pressure test is the next logical step for me, should I stick with the pool company that I have used for the past couple of years when needed? Another recommendation (from the pool guy who is providing the S200 cleaner demo) is a company called American Leak Detection. He said they are good and can usually pinpoint leaks readily. I was planning to call them today to get more information. Anyone have experience with this company?
I hope the problems on the TFP site don't prohibit people from responding to this post. I've been battling this problem for a couple weeks now and I'm getting frustrated and desperate at this point.
Thanks for any suggestions.