FOUND cause of filter allowing dirt/bugs in pool

[nicole12]

I actually have another little tiny pipe that runs along the standpipe and I would guess that would be for air. It has a little white cover on top with slats to allow air/water in and out but so that sand/debris can't enter into it.

[nicole12]

Here is a picture of it. You can see that tiny tube with the white cap. Hopefully that is for air because I intend to do my best alleviating that gap between the valve a$$embly and standpipe. I'll try the electrical tape method.

[Poconos]

Mine doesn't have that tube. Any way to tell if it's plugged?
Al

[nicole12]

It should not be it has that white cap on it and then goes right into the standpipe near the bottom.

Why what are your thoughts?

[Poconos]

Simply that if it got plugged then it would block the air flow.

[nicole12]

I called Astral Pool today and they recommended silicone. I would rather do something permanent.

Matt 4X4 had some great ideas. I was also thinking about glueing on a piece of thick rubber to make up the gap, the same as electrical tape but hopefully with the glue permanent.