Intex Pool Pump

[NWMNMom]

I agree. We had one on our pop up pool years ago and it sounds like there is a small leak in the suction side hose somewhere OR the hose between the pump and the filter. Thats what happened on ours, that hose got just a pin hole sized hole in it which we thought was no big deal but it produced lower suction as it was pulling air - eventually it blew right open at that spot! Maybe think about replacing that hose - its a short hose and cheap enough to do. Or, its the other hose? Anywho, those hoses are plenty inexpensive. Thas actually not a bad pump for that pool (you can run a smaller suction side pool cleaner on it no problem)

We use silicone lubricant on all our pool parts - its stored with the supplies all the time so we never get tempted to try something else.

[thebumble]

Thanks so much you guys for the information! I'll check my hose tonight! I have a backup hose from last year so I can change them out. There's no bubbling at all in the return line....

I'll get some "O" ring lubricant from the pool store. No more vaseline! haha

Yes, it's a pretty good filter when it works 100%! It's the upgraded one, not the crappy one that came with the pool. That thing was a joke! I couldn't even use a regular vacuum with that one.

I can vacuum pretty well with the current pump, but it really puts pressure on the filter pump and it gets really loud with the suction when I hook the vac basket up to the skimmer. I wonder what that's all about?.,.....

Thanks again!