Possible Leak?

[Roberd07]

I have intermittent bubbles rising from the jet opening shown in the picture. The bubbles are coming from the small clearance between the pebble tec surface and the gray jet housing. I tried to capture a photo as best I could of the bubbles. I should add that I also have intermittent bubbles that come out of this same jet as well. This particular jet is fed by my main pump. I don’t seem to get air coming from any of the other main jets. Given that it’s bubbling should I be concerned? And is so, should I try to repair this using something such as JB Water Weld? I already suspect that I’m losing water faster than normal evaporation.

 

[ajw22]

Have you tried unscrewing that eyeball?

Remove it and see what is behind it and where the bubbles are coming from.

 

[generessler]

I note you have a SWG. The bubbles could be hydrogen gas it makes when it cycles on. That's normal. Determine if it's the source by turning off for a while and checking to see if the bubbles go away.

Otherwise bubbles almost certainly must come from a suction side leak before the pump. Look for air under the pump lid. If it's there, search TFP for "suction side leak" to get tons of advice.

 

[Roberd07]

Have you tried unscrewing that eyeball?

Remove it and see what is behind it and where the bubbles are coming from.

Honestly I didn’t know if it was cemented or screwed on. I‘ll definitely try that.

 

[Roberd07]

I note you have a SWG. The bubbles could be hydrogen gas it makes when it cycles on. That's normal. Determine if it's the source by turning off for a while and checking to see if the bubbles go away.

Otherwise bubbles almost certainly must come from a suction side leak before the pump. Look for air under the pump lid. If it's there, search TFP for "suction side leak" to get tons of advice.

Thanks for the info. I’ll try that today.