Just got a new Hayward 1 hp above ground pump.
There is no air bubble traped in the top of the strainer basket. But I can just barley see a few very small bubbles comeing into the strainer basket if I look in.
Should I be able to see any at all?
Did install a PVC ball valve between the pump and lomart skimmer and maybe that was a problem?
Not leaking, but did have to install some self sealing tape around the barb on the lomart skimmer.
It seems it was made for a 1 1/4" hose instead of the normal 1 1/2" hose.

Thanks for any suggestions.