Re: Hayward Ecostar Pump - Air Issues?
I have that pump. The strainer lid holds alot of air in the best circumstance and it take a long time (weeks) for it to be dissolved in the water especially at low speed. If the air pocket is increasing, the air is coming from somewhere.
First thing I'd look at is the O-ring gasket in the strainer lid. Make sure it's clean and seated properly. Same for it's mating surface on the top of the strainer body. Some silicone lube can help but be careful to keep the lube clean - it's a magnet for dirt and debris.
Next I'd examine the O-ring gasket in the inlet union and the pump's drain plugs(also have O-rings).
If that's all good, some have found success hunting suction leaks with shaving cream - slather it on and look for it to get sucked in. Don't put alot of shaving foam in the pool. Others have used Saran wrap.
It's not sucking air in the skimmer is it? My skimmer makes a vortex that will bring air right down if I don't keep a rock in the skimmer to break up the flow.
12'x24' oval 7.7K gal AG vinyl pool; ; Hayward S270T sand filter; Hayward EcoStar SP3400VSP pump; hrs; K-2006; PF:16
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