Possible Suction side leak - booster pump

[PoolDoc]

Bubbles in the pressure side of pumps ALWAYS mean leaks on the suction side. Finding suction leaks can be hard, but one trick can be to smear clear (so it doesn't look so messy) 100% silicone caulk on possible leaks. If the leak is small, the silicon will often fix it. Regardless, if the silicone 'sucks in' to a joint or threads . . . you have a leak.

Regarding cloudiness: if it IS bubbles (ie, dissolved air) you will ALWAYS have an accumulated bubble layer on smooth surfaces in the water. On skin, the bubbles create a very slick feel.

Ben

[izzicat]

Disassembled the booster pump last night. O-ring looks good, no clogs in impeller. Re-assembled, and for grins replaced the input hose. Most of the cloudiness is gone. Still getting some air, but I think I am on the right track. I do have a slight water leak in a fitting before the booster pump. I will presume that is where the air is getting in. It will be the weekend before I can dig into repairing that.

Thanks for the advice.

I do have a "cloudy" issue, but I will submit a second post on that one.

Dave