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    Default Re: Air bubbles in pump basket

    As an aside, it's funny. My own o-ring falls out every time I clean the basket. Pain in the patootie! Thank goodness I use skimmer socks!
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    Default Re: Air bubbles in pump basket

    Quote Originally Posted by FormerBromineUser View Post
    As an aside, it's funny. My own o-ring falls out every time I clean the basket. Pain in the patootie! Thank goodness I use skimmer socks!

    Put some Pool and Spa Lube on it and it will hold it in place.
    14'x31' kidney 21K gal IG plaster pool; SWCG (Saline Generating System's SGS Breeze); Pentair FNS Plus 48 DE DE filter; Whisperflow 1 HP pump; 8 hours hrs; kit purchased from Ben; utility water; summer: none; winter: none; PF:5.7

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    Default Re: Air bubbles in pump basket

    Hey. Could one of you hydraulics guys chime in on this thread if you have anything to add? Pool/Spa connection question: http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthr...012#post128012 Thanks!!!
    26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO

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