Replaced some pvc got air

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kturner
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My Pool: new 14x31 fiberglass pool sand filter with pentair
chlorine generator model ic20.Chlorine will not
register when tested it shows salt content is good
water test showed no calcium water is very clear.
I am at a loss with this please help.
Location: arkansas

Replaced some pvc got air

Postby kturner » Tue 17 Aug, 2010 18:37

Had to replace a small section of pvc coming from filter going to swg now i have air bubbles in
pump basket.I also had drained some water below the jets now they make a sucking sound
at random they are pointed down low enough and there is plenty of water also.This was not
happening till i replaced some water and the sectin of pipe.I dont have any water leaks and the
pump lid is secure i also put some silicone on the gasket.Anyway the sucking noise is getting
old and there is a cyclone that will spin in front of the jets,the water push through the jets is
very good.Please any info would help.


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Replaced some pvc got air

Postby floridapooltech » Tue 17 Aug, 2010 21:43

kturner wrote:Had to replace a small section of pvc coming from filter going to swg now i have air bubbles in
pump basket.I also had drained some water below the jets now they make a sucking sound
at random they are pointed down low enough and there is plenty of water also.This was not
happening till i replaced some water and the sectin of pipe.I dont have any water leaks and the
pump lid is secure i also put some silicone on the gasket.Anyway the sucking noise is getting
old and there is a cyclone that will spin in front of the jets,the water push through the jets is
very good.Please any info would help.


Is it possible the air is being sucked in from your skimmer?
kturner
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Posts: 29
Joined: Sat 11 Jul, 2009 12:53
My Pool: new 14x31 fiberglass pool sand filter with pentair
chlorine generator model ic20.Chlorine will not
register when tested it shows salt content is good
water test showed no calcium water is very clear.
I am at a loss with this please help.
Location: arkansas

Replaced some pvc got air

Postby kturner » Wed 18 Aug, 2010 11:15

Talked with pentair they said open the air valve on my filter with system running and that will clear it out .
floridapooltech
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Replaced some pvc got air

Postby floridapooltech » Wed 18 Aug, 2010 12:38

kturner wrote:Talked with pentair they said open the air valve on my filter with system running and that will clear it out .


has your staining stopped since you've detached your heater from the system?
kturner
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Posts: 29
Joined: Sat 11 Jul, 2009 12:53
My Pool: new 14x31 fiberglass pool sand filter with pentair
chlorine generator model ic20.Chlorine will not
register when tested it shows salt content is good
water test showed no calcium water is very clear.
I am at a loss with this please help.
Location: arkansas

Replaced some pvc got air

Postby kturner » Wed 18 Aug, 2010 19:17

yes i believe so i still need to do a stain treatment from having the heater hooked up but it has not
gotten any worse in sevral days.I am pretty sure its fixed just bought some super stain treat to use
in a few days.
floridapooltech
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Replaced some pvc got air

Postby floridapooltech » Wed 18 Aug, 2010 21:01

kturner wrote:yes i believe so i still need to do a stain treatment from having the heater hooked up but it has not
gotten any worse in sevral days.I am pretty sure its fixed just bought some super stain treat to use
in a few days.


That's good! What is the contractor going to do for you guys?
kturner
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Posts: 29
Joined: Sat 11 Jul, 2009 12:53
My Pool: new 14x31 fiberglass pool sand filter with pentair
chlorine generator model ic20.Chlorine will not
register when tested it shows salt content is good
water test showed no calcium water is very clear.
I am at a loss with this please help.
Location: arkansas

Replaced some pvc got air

Postby kturner » Thu 19 Aug, 2010 05:23

I don't know yet I called the BBB and filed a claim so I hope he pays me or puts in a new heater.I

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