new valve stiff and clicks/ air in returns

[wishIcould]

Id try to fix it myself if I could. I'm thinking to get a 3rd party to pressure test lines but I want the handle of the valve replaced first which I'm waiting for pool company to replace (all free so why do that part myself). The pool co who caused issues is not going to do anything else for me they claim.

Nature 2 fusionsoft using only swc and not the other cartridge
pool is about 38k gallons
I also lubed both the other valves on the pump. Still see minor air bubbles.
Seals on filter are tight, no air in filter and pressure is currently at 16.
I have no idea if heater is ok
there are only very small bubbles on the pump side.

I have a reverse heat system and if I switch the valve so that water is returning to main drain, the amount of bubbles increase.


PS I ran antivirus with no issues showing. I'm pretty tech savvy.

[PoolDoc]

Probably need to send or post pics, if you want more from us.

Good luck.

[TomC]

As easy thing to try is tightening the drain plugs on the pump. These were loose on mine and it drove me crazy until someone on this forum told me about them. I didn't even know they existed. Anyway on my pump there are two drain plugs, on the left side of the pump as you are looking at it head on. They have little o-rings in them, and they just tighten by hand. My pump brand is Pentair, your arrangement may be slightly different, but in general they are on the side of the pump, towards the bottom. Just one more easy thing to try. Good luck.

Tom