POOL PUMPS 101: How They Work and Troubleshooting Tips

Have you ever seen a PVC pipe do this?? 👀🤯 . @pool_volution with the pool pump repair using Oatey Heavy Duty Medium Set Grey PVC Cement 🤙 | Oatey

Hey Pool Owners! If your pool pump is sucking in air, you’ll need to find the air leak. And you’ll need a can of shaving cream to do it. Air leaks in your pump can happen when there’s a loose pump lid, a crack in the pump housing, faulty thread sealant, or bad O-rings and gaskets. So start by looking for cracks, leaks, or bad fittings and replace them. But if you can’t find the air leak, it’s time to break out the shaving cream. Spread shaving cream on any possible problem areas. If there’s an a