+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: air coming into pool through jets

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Dec 1969
    Location
    mayfield, ks
    Posts
    23

    Default air coming into pool through jets

    We have air bubbles coming through the inlet jets. They seem to come in spurts, stopping for a few seconds then another burst of them. It has been doing it since we opened the pool about a month ago. First we lubricated the o-ring on the strainer pot lid, then we replaced the o-ring, we also replaced the o-ring on the automatic clorinator lid. We don't know where else to look. Where are the most common places for an air leak and how do we diagnose the problem?? In case you need to know, its a vinyl in-ground pool with a challenger 1 1/2 hp pump, 9 years old.

  2. #2
    madwil is offline Registered+ Widget Weaver madwil 0
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    virginia
    Posts
    261

    Default Re: air coming into pool through jets

    air in the system is almost always on the suction side of the pump, so look between skimmer and pump. you can do a leak test, on a calm day, with incense- hold it next to your pipes and move along, look for the smoke sucking into a connection; not the best test method, but it can help!

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Location
    Louisville KY
    Posts
    105

    Default Re: air coming into pool through jets

    Your automatic chlorinator whether an in-line type or taps off the pipe, could have a small leak. Check the pressure gage fitting and if you have a bleed fitting check that too.
    The drain plug on the pump, the drain plug on the filter, the pump cover should be tight. Everything should be tight but not too tight and the high point should be purged of air.
    Can you hear anything like a high pitched sound like a pressure cooker?
    It could be a residual air pocket that just needs time to escape.
    Lot of guessing here.
    Circa 1980 IG, VL, 36K Gal, DE, Chlorine

  4. #4
    waste is offline PF Support Team Whizbang Spinner waste 3 stars waste 3 stars waste 3 stars
    Join Date
    Dec 1969
    Location
    S.E Maine
    Age
    57
    Posts
    1,765

    Default Re: air coming into pool through jets

    Do you have a SWCG? How's the water level in the pool - over 1/2 way up the skimmer? Check the skimmer weir to be sure it's not stuck in the closed position.

    Do you see air in the pump?
    Luv & Luk, Ted

    Having done construction and service for 4 pool companies in 4 states starting in 1988, what I know about pools could fill a couple of books - what I don't know could fill libraries

+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. New pool owner 2 weak jets
    By mike81 in forum In-Ground Pool Construction and Repair
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 05-28-2012, 10:11 PM
  2. Brass deck jets versus Jandy deck jets
    By pumpkineater59 in forum Pool Equipment & Operations
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 04-12-2012, 11:58 PM
  3. Hurricane is coming and I have an Above Ground Pool - HELP!
    By Elda125 in forum Above-Ground Pool Construction & Repair
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 08-31-2011, 12:04 PM
  4. Blowing lines - No water coming out of jets
    By Pamsel in forum Pool Startup, Shutdown, & Winter Operation
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 09-18-2009, 05:52 PM
  5. Leaking Pool? Where is it coming from???
    By quenterry0 in forum In-Ground Pool Construction and Repair
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 07-05-2006, 02:39 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts