ep. 75 Air leaks in pool equipment, and why calling a pro is worth it.
- S2E75
- 36:34
- June 3rd 2023
Frank and Jacque talk about air leaks in pool equipment about why sometimes it is just better to call a pool professional and not waste your time and money trying to fix your pool yourself.
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Air suction leaks in a pool system can extremely frustrating to find.
Why is there air in my pump? Why do pool returns blow bubbles.
Why does my pool pump lose prime;?
00:00 - 06:37 introduction
06:38 - Frank's Fabel, Doctor visit
07:50 - moral of the story. If you are not properly trained in a product and diagnosing symptoms, you can waste your time and money. Stop chasing rabbits. Know when to just call a pool pro. Your time is valuable, and don't waste money on unneeded parts.
15:00 - common issues, air in the swimming pool circulation systems
18:33 - break
19:35 - air leaks. air in your system
20:20 - weir doors in skimmer sticking
21:20 - pump lids, water squirting out around the pump lid when pump is turned off is not normally related to the cause of air into your pump
23:08 - pump lid orings. just a little lube, don't over lube your pump lid orings
23:40 - diverter valve orings are one of the most common causes of air being sucked into the pump
24:52 - air bubbles coming into the pump is not normal. this should not be happening
27:10 - skimaround baskets causing air in the pool pump
28:00 - air getting into the pool equipment only after the pump has been off. no air coming into the pump basket. if no water leak is visible, it is still possible for air to get drawn into the system when the pump is off.
33:10 - salt systems do cause air to return to the pool. salt systems create gasses when they are operating. salt systems, if not set at 100% salt water chlorine generators will turn off and on, so the bubbles it produces will be intermittent.
35:00 - recap
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Frank and Jacque Disher live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas. Frank started his swimming pool business way back in the 20th century. 5 years ago he and Jacque decided to join up with a national franchise group, Poolwerx. Frank has over 25 years experience in pool service and repair, new construction, renovation, leak detection, and retail. Jacque has her masters degree in theatre, and has worked behind the scenes in the pool business to keep it running smooth. Their chemistry is awesome and she is the perfect host to keep Frank in line.
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