Air getting in from somewhere

[Cold Drink]

Sorry, I meant the pump basket not the skimmer. I wasn't thinking straight. The pump basket empties overnight. It's a sand filter. I'll do a measure to see how much I'm losing.

I do have a multi-port valve. Should I take the valve apart by unscrewing the bolts around it or should I just be looking to replace any gaskets where the valve meets the lines? Or both?

thanks,
- tom

[pringlee]

I have the same problem. Every day there is less water. But when the water level i below skimmer the water level is the same.

[Poconos]

Tom,
Yeah, open up the valve and check the condition of the gasket. Some call it a spider gasket others a wagon wheel. You'll see any damage immediately. Put the handle in a middle position to relieve spring tension then remove the 6 screws. Nothing will fly apart or fall out. Be sure to mark the position of the housing so you get the handle part back in the same place.
Al

[Cold Drink]

Tom,
Put the handle in a middle position to relieve spring tension then remove the 6 screws.
Al

Poconos, thanks, I'll try it this weekend. Stupid Question: By middle position, is that when the valve is at 12 o'clock? I have a hayward veri-flow 700 something series so 12 o'clock is the "filter" position on that.

- Tom

[JohnT]

Poconos, thanks, I'll try it this weekend. Stupid Question: By middle position, is that when the valve is at 12 o'clock? I have a hayward veri-flow 700 something series so 12 o'clock is the "filter" position on that.

- Tom

I believe he means between settings.