Automatic bleed valve/bubbler for Jandy/Zodiac cartridge filters?

[Robotty]

I have a Jandy cartridge filter that has the R0357200 Air Gauge Release Valve Assembly at the top, which has a manual air release valve. Does anyone know of a replacement for this that will automatically release the air? I see them on radiant heating systems pretty often, usually referred to as a "bubbler".

The current one:

 

[proavia]

If your filter routinely has air in it, it would be best to find and fix the source.
Many filters have an internal air bleed tube that will remove small amounts of air whenever the pump is running.

How much air does your filter usually have in it?

 

[1poolman1]

I have a Jandy cartridge filter that has the R0357200 Air Gauge Release Valve Assembly at the top, which has a manual air release valve. Does anyone know of a replacement for this that will automatically release the air? I see them on radiant heating systems pretty often, usually referred to as a "bubbler".

The current one:
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Its already done internally.

 

[Robotty]

If your filter routinely has air in it, it would be best to find and fix the source.
Many filters have an internal air bleed tube that will remove small amounts of air whenever the pump is running.

How much air does your filter usually have in it?

Every time I take the lid off to clean the pump basket, there is then air in the pump which makes its way to the top of the filter. I open the valve, let it out until water comes out, then close it. I then go back and let anything else out that accumulated. Just seems odd it is a manual process.

 

[Robotty]

Its already done internally.

Do you have more details on this?

 

[proavia]

Every time I take the lid off to clean the pump basket, there is then air in the pump which makes its way to the top of the filter. I open the valve, let it out until water comes out, then close it. I then go back and let anything else out that accumulated. Just seems odd it is a manual process.

Why would you think it odd that it's a manual process?
You manually removed the pump basket lid (which will always let a bit of air in).
Once the lid is replaced and you turn the pump on, it's normal to get a bit of air in the filter and need to manually bleed it out.

The filter airbleed tube (as long as it's intact and working correctly) will automatically bleed small amounts of air out of the filter.

Don't forget to clean and lube the pump lid O-ring. Be sure all mating surfaces are clean as well.

 

[1poolman1]

Do you have more details on this?

There is an air relief tube and screen that is internal to the tank that allows air to be sent to the pool when it enters the system. They are on all residential pool filters except some sand filters where they aren't really needed.
There were some manufacturers that tried an auto air relief on the outside of the tank, most notably Hayward. I had to replace everyone I came across as they all seemed to start leaking at some point. There is one now made for Pentair filters (aftermarket).
The manual valve is a safety item to be sure that there is no air under pressure in the system when you open the filter as it is dangerous. It will also allow air into the tank to relieve vacuum when the system is off so that it can be opened.
Or, you can just continue to do it manually, some do, but that is hardly "troublefree."