How do I find and fix an air leak in my swimming pool plumbing?
John B asked:
There are bubbles coming out of the pump return in my swimming pool. The pump is sucking air somewhere. How do I find the place where the air is entering the system?
Hue
There are bubbles coming out of the pump return in my swimming pool. The pump is sucking air somewhere. How do I find the place where the air is entering the system?
Hue
March 24th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Luciano
Could it be you are getting air from the skimmer portion of your system?If the water level is to low it will suck air through the inlet to the skimmer or surface inlet.
March 25th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Earnest
Mix up a solution of food color and water in a spray bottle or use a paint type brush.. Use a lot of coloring or try clothing dye (Rit) but you want it very concentrated.
With the pump running spray or brush dye at various sections of the plumbing that could be leaking. Have someone watch for dye color through clear strainer cover if your system has one. If not you will have to spray an area then look for color as water is returned to pool.
Also listen for leaks and look for dye solution being sucked into leak.
To fix leak try a product called Plumbers Goop. Clean area with acetone apply Goop and let dry overnight.