O/T Pump Drawing Air

Anonymous-0 · Apr 5, 2012

O/T: I have a new booster pump on our swimming pool which develops pressure OK, but continues to suck in air and runs making a thumping sound. I have tightened all the screw-on type of PVC Fittings thinking that might be the source of the air leak to no avail. The dealer suggested using PVC pipe cement to re-seal all the other joints in the suction lines...that didn't help any either. I exchanged the pump for another new one and will install it tomorrow. Any help anyone out there can give me would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

Anonymous-0 · Apr 5, 2012

Make sure the pump intake is under water at all times.

Janicholson · Apr 6, 2012

Plug off the pump and put air pressure into the suction pipe with a fitting and compressor. (limit your pressure to about 50 psi) you will find the leak with dish soap in a spray bottle to find the foam. (or hear it leak easily) Jim

O/T Pump Drawing Air

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