{"id":53,"date":"2020-02-12T20:30:51","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T20:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ironmanpoolcare.com\/pool-care-blog\/?p=53"},"modified":"2021-01-10T01:53:22","modified_gmt":"2021-01-10T01:53:22","slug":"what-would-cause-air-bubbles-in-pool-pump-suction-basket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ironmanpoolcare.com\/pool-care-blog\/what-would-cause-air-bubbles-in-pool-pump-suction-basket\/","title":{"rendered":"What Would Cause Air Bubbles in Pool Pump Suction Basket? – Basic Pool Knowledge"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a good time to dive into the pool and everything seems right except for those aggressive bubbles shooting out of the return jets on the pool walls. A few bubbles in the pump or pool is normal, but lots of bubbles and noisy churning indicate that you could be having a problem. So, what would cause air bubbles in pool pump suction basket?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Would Cause Air Bubbles in Pool Pump Suction Basket?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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In this post, we\u2019ll discuss what air bubbles in your pool mean, some of the reasons why they\u2019re there and how to deal with the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n

Air bubbles will commonly occur when you\u2019re opening your pool after a long time. But if the bubbles are too aggressive, that means there\u2019s air being sucked into the line on the suction side of the pump. When you open your pool for the season, you\u2019re putting plenty of things back together in the filter system. Chances are the issue is in the above ground equipment rather than the underground plumbing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Common Reasons for Pool Air Bubbles<\/b><\/h3>\n

Is Your Water Level Correct?<\/b><\/h4>\n

Start by <\/span>checking for the proper level of the water<\/span><\/a> in relation to the skimmers. Water level that\u2019s too low will result in skimmers sucking in air and sending it to the pump\/filtration system. Experts recommend ensuring the water level is halfway to three-quarters up the skimmer. And if you have a fiberglass pool, never drain it as that may damage the pool and void your warranty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is Your Strainer Lid on Tight?<\/b><\/h4>\n

Your next step is to check whether the strainer pot lid is closed tight. A lid that\u2019s not snug will suck air through the lid into the pump. Here are a few tips on checking the O-ring under the lid:<\/span><\/p>\n