Vent

[Mr mikeb]

I have seemed to have a problem with sucking air , it’s in the pump beteeen basket and pump seems when not running leaks quite bad when running no leaks but air. After writing this realize I need tp
Fix the problem . Ok . Now is there a way to release air without removing top of pump with a vent lock of sorts

 

[Texas Splash]

Now is there a way to release air without removing top of pump with a vent lock of sorts

Air trapped in the system is typically released at the filter. In most filters there is an air relieve valve, or it's incorporated as part of the pressure gauge. Some sand filters do not have a separate air relief. You can post a pic of your filter if you aren't sure. Your signature is blank so we don't know what equipment you have on the pad.

 

[Mr mikeb]

Air trapped in the system is typically released at the filter. In most filters there is an air relieve valve, or it's incorporated as part of the pressure gauge. Some sand filters do not have a separate air relief. You can post a pic of your filter if you aren't sure. Your signature is blank so we don't know what equipment you have on the pad.

You right but I have a sand filter and don’t have any vent that I know of even hook in a different canister filter pump to help boost pressure. I’ll take pics this morning the pump in question is older and there’s a prong between basket and pump and from there idk I’ve fixed it before but seems to want to leak anyways, then it sucks air and I have to bleed it all the time. Pool is shut off now cause to much wasted water

 

[Mr mikeb]

Not a prong it’s a stark pump says 1.5 hp 3400gph but not even close to that pressure so I hooked in a booster pump from a older canister filter pump seems to help but still have air and leak just thought got to be better way

 

[Mr mikeb]

Not a prong it’s a stark pump says 1.5 hp 3400gph but not even close to that pressure so I hooked in a booster pump from a older canister filter pump seems to help but still have air and leak just thought got to be better way

There’s a clip between filter basket and pump when you pull it can take basket off and get to the screws that hold a oring there’s a flat on o ring I’ve fixed I thought before but still wants to leak is it pressure causing it to leak from this area

 

[Mr mikeb]

I have seemed to have a problem with sucking air , it’s in the pump beteeen basket and pump seems when not running leaks quite bad when running no leaks but air. After writing this realize I need tp
Fix the problem . Ok . Now is there a way to release air without removing top of pump with a vent lock of sorts

 

[Texas Splash]

Okay, so your set-up doesn't appear to have an air relief valve, and that okay. Air is expected to just get pushed out to the return jet. It looks like you have two filters being used right? The original (small) Intex cartridge filter and then the sand filter. If you hear an air leak or see water coming out at the pump, make sure the O-ring under the clear lid is lubed well with pool silicone. If there is water leaking from the bottom of the pump somewhere, that could be a different problem. Of course sometimes those hose clamps come loose or get worn, so you have to check those as well.

 

[Mr mikeb]

Everytime i startup pool it has air in it , I believe the pump and strainer basket is out dated. . I’ve found a suction side leak and fix it temporary can’t find parts for a permanate fix. Can I add a vent I can open up to bleed air out when needed . Thanks and yes I know should fix leak but pump is working for now and would rather just add a vent

 

[Mr mikeb]

Yes there’s a clip at pump and filter basket are put together seems to be outdated cause I put urethane caulk around it and it helped a bunch but still haven’t fix it

 

[Mr mikeb]

Besides that it’s going pretty good have these tiny bubbles attaching to liner and don’t see a problem only water is a little hard and alkalinity is low beside that we had a lot of rain and I vacuumed and shocked it so all good after I bleed air out

 

[Mr mikeb]

Okay, so your set-up doesn't appear to have an air relief valve, and that okay. Air is expected to just get pushed out to the return jet. It looks like you have two filters being used right? The original (small) Intex cartridge filter and then the sand filter. If you hear an air leak or see water coming out at the pump, make sure the O-ring under the clear lid is lubed well with pool silicone. If there is water leaking from the bottom of the pump somewhere, that could be a different problem. Of course sometimes those hose clamps come loose or get worn, so you have to check those as well.

I can’t vent it have to keep me asking the lid off basket at pump , and know it’s not a good thing for o keep doing eventually will break that way

 

[Mr mikeb]

Air trapped in the system is typically released at the filter. In most filters there is an air relieve valve, or it's incorporated as part of the pressure gauge. Some sand filters do not have a separate air relief. You can post a pic of your filter if you aren't sure. Your signature is blank so we don't know what equipment you have on the pad.

Radiant sand filter at 20” round and no vent or gauge is broke and full of water, junk. But have to add a vent

 

[Texas Splash]

Mike, if you are still getting air in the pump, I would recommend looking at our suction laek page below. It may hemp you find the area where air is getting in to your system.

Suction Side Air Leaks

If you see air bubbles coming out of the return lines in your pool, you likely have a leak. Some signs that a suction side plumbing leak has occurred include: Read more

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[Texas Splash]

As a reminder, some sand filters are designed to not have an external air relief vale. They simply let the air get released out to the return jets.