Did you recently empty the pump strainer basket? The lid is a prime source of air leaks. Try some pool gasket lube (I hear vaseline is bad) on the o-ring, maybe even replace it. Worked for me a month or so ago.
Re: Pump slowly loses prime.
Did you recently empty the pump strainer basket? The lid is a prime source of air leaks. Try some pool gasket lube (I hear vaseline is bad) on the o-ring, maybe even replace it. Worked for me a month or so ago.
Re: Pump slowly loses prime.
That's what I'm thinking too. The o'ring on the basket looks sound-but I guess it's worth changing. I changed an o'ring on the impeller diffuser that was distorted, thought that would help, found that the four housing bolts connecting the pump to the basket were a little loose but tightening them had no effect.
This morning I backwashed the filter (did it yesterday also-this pool is still dirty from just being opened), re-applied DE and the pressure came up fine and for an hour or so, it appears to be pumping like it should.
Thanks.
JB
Re: Pump slowly loses prime.
Same problem, I took off the o ring, rubbed silicon gel all over it, and it shut nice and tight and no more problems.
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