Pool troubles

[Sicilian-Najdorf]

Hi All
Recently moved into a new house that has a pool.
As a first time pool owner, I am a bit lost.

There are bubbles galore coming into the pool when the pump is on.
I already replaced the pool pump lid which had a hole in it.

What I have noticed:
The weir vacuum lid has a crack in it and doesn't fit snug and keeps coming out - Will replace.

Noticed leaking here:





Firstly, what are these specific pipes called?

Can this leaking cause bubbles coming into the pool?


Any advice?


Thank you

 

[WAslayer]

Any leaks will cause air to be sucked into the system which will then escape into the pool through the return, as you are seeing now..

Replace the suspicious pipes in your pic as a next step to solving the issue..

 

[Snyper564]

Any leaks will cause air to be sucked into the system which will then escape into the pool through the return, as you are seeing now..

Replace the suspicious pipes in your pic as a next step to solving the issue..

as a next option close in the pool its an option too

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

 

[Ecco]

as a next option close in the pool its an option too

Sage advise, else we will meet you in the pool cleaner thread if not the others

 

[WAslayer]

as a next option close in the pool its an option too

The cowardly way out..

 

[Sicilian-Najdorf]

Any leaks will cause air to be sucked into the system which will then escape into the pool through the return, as you are seeing now..

Replace the suspicious pipes in your pic as a next step to solving the issue..

Thank you
Previous owner obviously did a McGuyver there that's not holding.

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Hi All
Recently moved into a new house that has a pool.
As a first time pool owner, I am a bit lost.

There are bubbles galore coming into the pool when the pump is on.
I already replaced the pool pump lid which had a hole in it.

What I have noticed:
The weir vacuum lid has a crack in it and doesn't fit snug and keeps coming out - Will replace.

Noticed leaking here:

View attachment 1723519



Firstly, what are these specific pipes called?

Can this leaking cause bubbles coming into the pool?


Any advice?


Thank you

It may be worth it to replace that entire valve assembly with the leaky pipes, it looks a little worn. That's a pretty quick job for a pool guy and shouldn't be that expensive.

 

[The_Mowgs]

as a next option close in the pool its an option too

Stop with this nonsense! We live in a god damn democracy!!

 

[R4ziel]

Stop with this nonsense! We live in a god damn democracy!!

With my democratic vote, I also vote for the pool to be closed

 

[Snyper564]

With my democratic vote, I also vote for the pool to be closed

the close the vote pool peeps have it!

 

[I.am.Sam]

keep the pool open

fix it now

its cheaper

 

[JuliusSeizure]

Get a friend who knows about pools or hire a service for a while so you can learn if you are uncertain. It could save you money and help save your sanity in the long-run.

A pool is a very costly and time consuming thing to own.

 

[Snyper564]

keep the pool open

fix it now

its cheaper

its really not to fill in our pool vs resurfacing was the same price. After it was filled there was no further expenses for the last 5 years...

 

[I.am.Sam]

i cant wait for summer

if i had money i would have had a heater and then swim in winter

but ya braaing and swimming in summer is good

 

[Sinbad]

Hi All
Recently moved into a new house that has a pool.
As a first time pool owner, I am a bit lost.

There are bubbles galore coming into the pool when the pump is on.
I already replaced the pool pump lid which had a hole in it.

What I have noticed:
The weir vacuum lid has a crack in it and doesn't fit snug and keeps coming out - Will replace.

Noticed leaking here:

View attachment 1723519



Firstly, what are these specific pipes called?

Can this leaking cause bubbles coming into the pool?


Any advice?


Thank you

Those leaks are on the pressure side not the vacuum side, and as such are not the source of your bubbles.

To get bubbles, you're looking for a leak on the suction side. Simplest check is the O-ring on the pump filter basket cover. Beyond that it's not so easy, you're looking at the piping from the weir to the pump.

 

[Sicilian-Najdorf]

Those leaks are on the pressure side not the vacuum side, and as such are not the source of your bubbles.

To get bubbles, you're looking for a leak on the suction side. Simplest check is the O-ring on the pump filter basket cover. Beyond that it's not so easy, you're looking at the piping from the weir to the pump.

Could the crack in the weir vacuum lid be causing bubbles?

 

[Jean Claude Vaaldamme]

Yes fix those leaking pipes first, its relatively cheap and you can do it yourself, just get the right glue and pipes that can handle the pressure. Any place selling pool stuff should have it. Places like Chamberlains should be cheaper than a Pool shop.
Also did you replace the sand? If the sand is very old and dirty it can also cause higher pressure and cause leaks or bubbles. And also big problems to keep the pool clean.
There is also a little breather pipe thingy inside your sand filter that can cause problems and bubbles if it is blocked.
Then that cap on top of your sand filter with lot of screws. When you fit it you do it slowly going up and down with opposite screws, don't screw to tight at first. It is a process getting them all tight slowly going over and over all of them plenty times. If not done correctly you can have a leak or air getting in. Its not difficult but you must take your time and do it properly.

 

[Sinbad]

Could the crack in the weir vacuum lid be causing bubbles?

If there's somewhere for air to get sucked in, it will cause bubbles.
This also includes cracks in your pool cleaner hose at the surface.

If it's completely submerged (inside the weir) it won't be making bubbles.

 

[konfab]

With my democratic vote, I also vote for the pool to be closed

I used to think that.

Then this happens:


Forget about a firepool, having 10kl of reasonably clean water on standby to flush your toilets with and wash your hands with is absolutely invaluable.