My pump is cavitating (taking in air). What can I check?
If your pump is running dry after initial startup, it is taking in air from somewhere on the suction side of the plumbing. Check your pool’s water level and make sure it is sufficient (just below the overflow drain). Check your skimmer weirs (flappers in the throat of your skimmers). Often debris can cause these to stick and inhibit flow. If you have a suction side cleaner make sure it is not sucking air anywhere from the head on down the hose. Sometimes the sectioned hoses will take in air if a seal is not created between the sections or through a leaf canister if it is not sealed. If all of these check out, contact us.
