On to the fun stuff...
Pools
are built to be watertight but over time the ground will settle,
sealants become unstable and parts will wear. At some point, every
swimming pool will form a leak. Not to be negative Nancy but that is one
of the few things guaranteed in a swimming pool. That's why we are
here. We take the guess work out of the equation and get you back to
leak free, fast!Pools
will leak through a wide array of points (i.e. plumbing, structure,
equipment, fittings, etc...). It's important to repair the leak to
conserve water, chemicals, natural gas and electricity from heating.
Not to mention, the water you're losing is going somewhere. As the
water from the leak is forced into the surrounding soil it will create
unnatural erosion. This can lead to fill dirt being washed away and
result in the integrity of the pool's structure to become compromised.
Your pool will always lose some water, naturally, due to evaporation. Water loss due to evaporation will vary with your water temperature, outside temperature, open or closed pools, the duration that the pool is uncovered, etc... If you're losing a noticeable amount of water (more than an inch or so per week) you may have a leak. It's never a bad idea to periodically perform a bucket test on the pool. If you then feel that you have a leak, it's worth spending some time and money to repair. It will cost less in the long run every time
Your pool will always lose some water, naturally, due to evaporation. Water loss due to evaporation will vary with your water temperature, outside temperature, open or closed pools, the duration that the pool is uncovered, etc... If you're losing a noticeable amount of water (more than an inch or so per week) you may have a leak. It's never a bad idea to periodically perform a bucket test on the pool. If you then feel that you have a leak, it's worth spending some time and money to repair. It will cost less in the long run every time
About Your Swimming Pool Leak...
Does the pool only leak, or leak more, when the equipment is ON?This,
typically, will be the cause of a pressure side leak (plumbing from
the equipment to the pool). With the pump circulating, the plumbing on
the pressure side is under pressure, thus forcing the water out of the
leak. This can turn a pinhole leak into a steady stream.
Does the pool only leak, or leak more, when the equipment is turned OFF?This, often times, will be the cause of a suction side leak (skimmer, main drain, vac line). With the pump on, the plumbing on the suction side is under negative pressure. Air will often be drawn through the leak until the line or pump is shut off. If the suction side leak is bad enough it will continue to leak as the pump is on but may be slowed down. You may notice some air in the pump basket or air bubbles coming out of the return lines.
Does the pool leak equal amounts with the pump ON and OFF?This doesn't rule out plumbing leaks but does indicate that the pool's structure may be the culprit. It could be a hole in the liner, crack in plaster, lights, skimmers, main drains, etc...
We'll often ask you if you notice it leaking more under any of these circumstances. It enables us to show up on site with a game plan and attack the problem areas first. We may start by diving the pool or pressure testing lines depending on the results.
Does the pool only leak, or leak more, when the equipment is turned OFF?This, often times, will be the cause of a suction side leak (skimmer, main drain, vac line). With the pump on, the plumbing on the suction side is under negative pressure. Air will often be drawn through the leak until the line or pump is shut off. If the suction side leak is bad enough it will continue to leak as the pump is on but may be slowed down. You may notice some air in the pump basket or air bubbles coming out of the return lines.
Does the pool leak equal amounts with the pump ON and OFF?This doesn't rule out plumbing leaks but does indicate that the pool's structure may be the culprit. It could be a hole in the liner, crack in plaster, lights, skimmers, main drains, etc...
We'll often ask you if you notice it leaking more under any of these circumstances. It enables us to show up on site with a game plan and attack the problem areas first. We may start by diving the pool or pressure testing lines depending on the results.