pool filter woes....

[Jeffy_D]

my stupid pool pump keeps getting air bubbles in the output tube. ive tightened the hose clamps, checked the gasket aroud the pressure relief valve on the lid. its a little intech 1000. gallon per hour paper filter pump. it runs 24 hrs a day, had it over 2 years. is the pump failling? if it is, should i buy a larger pump? i have a 15ft x 4ft 5000 gallon pool

 

[Kuato]

I'd look at the intakes and see where it might be sucking air. You may have a leak in the pump housing or pipes somewhere.

How much air are we talking about, what diameter pipe and does it effect your flow rate?

 

[dwcopple]

24hrs a day!!! Why? The manual to the pool (i have that one too) says 2hrs twice a day at the most.

 

[Jeffy_D]

Originally Posted By: dwcopple
24hrs a day!!! Why? The manual to the pool (i have that one too) says 2hrs twice a day at the most.


my wife bought and setup the pool originally as i opposed geting one. its only been this summer thaqat ive had to take over the responsibility. she ran it 24/7 because she is lazy when it comes to maitenance. Tho i love her to death, she would prolly never get her car maitenanced on time if not for me.i have to plug the intake and output vents in the pool if i turn the pump off, eater leaks outa the cap slowly. i was mad when i madethis post... i forgot about it till tonight. She prolly burnt up the pump.