Do You Have Air Bubbles in Your Pool?

Do You Have Air Bubbles in Your Pool?

Pool Maintenance NJ - This is a common problem among pool owners. Bubbles can indicate a problem in any number of areas, but fortunately it’s usually a quick and easy fix. Have you been noticing air bubbles coming out of the return jets in your swimming pool? Relax, it’s common, especially upon opening your pool first thing in the spring season, caused by air originating from the suction side of your swimming pool before the water enters the filter.

Check out these tips to fix the problem on your own. Pool Maintenance NJ - If not, Central Jersey Pools can come out and address the issue for you:

1. Take a look at the water level. Is it in the middle of the skimmer’s opening? If it’s lower, you need to add water to the pool. When your pool doesn’t have a sufficient water level, your skimmer may be sucking in air, which can cause bubbles.

2. Inspect the skimmer basket to see if it is damaged. Make sure that it sits flush so that a good amount of suction is taking place. A loose connection can make bubbles appear.

3. Check out the skimmer flap or door, officially known as the weir. If it’s jammed with debris, it can’t do its job properly, which is to prevent large debris from entering the pool. The weir is also in place to regulate water flow. If you don’t notice it swinging back and forth, it may need to be cleared, repaired or replaced.

4. Check if there are any cracks in the pump lid, which can also cause bubbles to form.

5. Take a look at the lid’s o-ring to see if that has any cracks. Sometimes those o-rings get pretty brittle. Squeeze it in between your fingers to detect brittle, dry rotted or split conditions.

6. The pump basket itself could also have cracks. In this case, you’ll have to either fix it or replace it. Going forward, make sure it’s clean on a regular basis as well as seated properly for a sufficient seal.

7. Are the drain plugs leaking or loose? If so, replace them or invest in some plumbers’ tape to get a better seal.

8. Make sure the unions are in good shape. These are the threaded connectors between piping, a common component of inground pools. There is another o-ring inside the union that you should check for cracks. If it looks good, it may just not be sitting right. Make sure it fits into the grooves seamlessly to get a good seal so air won’t leak into the system.

Pool Maintenance NJ - Following the above tips should eliminate excess bubbles. If not, rely on the professionals of Central Jersey Pools, who can visit your home and troubleshoot the problem. Give us a call at 732-462-5005 to schedule an appointment.