Why Are There Air Bubbles In My Pool or Pool Pump

Possible causes of air bubbles in pool pump or in the pool. The most common question why is there air in my pump or getting back into my pool. On the pump in the sight glass it should be totally clear without any air if not you know that there's a problem. First thing you want to check is the skimmer you can see the water is too low on the skimmer it should be between those two screws (about halfway up the faceplate) and it's right at the bottom of that one so it's barely getting enough water in the skimmer. The air we were talking about in this pool is right here from the return you can see there's air stream coming out here and there's bubbles on the surface. So let's go find out what the problem is here. From the skimmer these pipes come out of the ground to any of these connections that could be leaking, there is an o-ring in this valve that could be cracked so you need to take it apart and check that. Other connections, from the bottom drain that can also be pulling air, the threaded connection on the front of the pump that could be leaking just from movement, from people stepping on stuff for moving the pump around to get in places. The other thing you want to check if there's an o-ring on this winterizing plug, this part of the pump is under suction so if this o-ring is missing or cracked it'll definitely be pulling an air. Same thing here there is a black o-ring and it goes all the way around this lid. Turn the pump off pull this lid off and check the o-ring if it's missing or if it's you stretched or cracked then it will need to be replaced. One of the things you will see is scaling build up, that's how you know the pump was leaking but that's not the problem with the pump pulling air but you can tell the pump is on its last legs.
UV Pools
4304 Henderson Hwy Narol, MB R1C 0A1
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www.uvpools.com/
We are located just outside the Winnipeg city limits.

[@kristenl3596]

I just had this exact issue. Run a garden hose over each valve on the intake side of the pump. You will notice the bubbles in the pump basket disappear. That valve is the culprit. You are taking in a little air. Go on Amazon and by the three O-ring packet (4) sets for $5.99. You will obviously have 3 extra sets for a rainy day. Take a picture of the valve before you disassemble it and at each stage. Remove the 6 or so screws and pull the unit upward. There are two O-rings on the diverter shaft separated by a spacer. Save the spacer. Tere is one larger O-ring on the lid. Replace all three O-rings using a little lubricant. No WD-40! Replace the unit back in the valve and tighten the screws in an opposing pattern. Don't go around in a circle. I am willing to bet the bubbles in the pump and the pool disappear. BTW...if you call in a pool guy they will sell you a new valve for $175 or more plus labor. Trust me this is very easy to do! Good luck.

[@njdnjdnjd]

I’m going to try this! Thx for the comment!