DOES MY POOL HAVE A LEAK? | rowcustompools

MY POOL IS LOSING WATER?

Your swimming pool will experience normal water loss through the process of evaporation here in Nevada. In fact, due to the low humidity and high temperatures during our summer months, you can lose a 1/4″ or more a day. If you have a water feature you are running regularly in the summer, the water loss will be even higher. Closely inspect the swimming pool interior shell for cracks and defects. If you identify a structural problem with your swimming pool, we recommend that you request an appointment with one of our skilled service technicians.. Check the flexible backwash hose for any water leakage. If water is leaking out of this hose, the "O" rings will need to be replaced inside the backwash valve.

I have a leak in my swimming pool. Is it coming from my swimming pool and spa plumbing?

Mny pool leaks have been traced back to the swimming pool plumbing, particularly, originating at the skimmer or a leaky pump. Just pop the lid off the skimmer. If you notice a crack in the skimmer housing, there is a good chance you might be losing water there. owever, we are not leak detection specialists, so it is recommended that you contact a professional leak detection company. This way you can isolate the location of the leak, and then we can help you out!

How to spot for Pool or Spa Leaks:

Do you suspect your pool or spa is leaking? Here are several reliable ways to check.

The Greasy Guide ‑ Use a grease pencil to mark the water level of the pool at the skimmer. Check the mark 24 hours later. Your pool should lose no more than 1/4 inch per day. Otherwise, a leak is indicated.
The Bucket Test ‑ Place a bucket filled with pool water on a pool step (weight it with a rock or brick). Mark the water level on both the inside and the outside of the bucket. The starting point levels should be about the same. Check the mark 24 hours later. If there's a greater drop in the line on the outside of the bucket, a leak in the pool is indicated.

Do you suspect your pool or spa is leaking? Here are several reliable ways to check.

Algae or other persistent water quality problems indicating imbalances in the chemistry can occur when a leak prevents the water level from staying constant;
Loose tiles or cracks in the pool deck;
Cracks and gaps in the bond beam; or
Water‑saturated soils in the area around the pool, pool pumps or plumbing.

When in doubt Contact LEAK COMPANY to further assist you in determining if you pool has a leak.

Determining the Location of the Leak:

If you determine that your pool is losing water, turn off the filtration system and note where the water stops dropping.

If the water stops at the skimmer, the leak is probably in the filtration system. The lines may crack at vulnerable elbows and fittings that are under stress from shifting soils.
If the water stops at the light, the leak is probably there.
If the water drops below the light, then there may be a leak in the drain at the bottom the pool.

If you suspect you have a leak in the filtration system these clues may help you pinpoint the location:

If you see bubbles in the return water when the pool's pump is running, it's likely there's a leak in the suction side of the filtration system.
If the pool is losing more water while running the pump, then water is being lost on the return side of the system.

You can save money by testing your own pool for a water loss.

The Bucket Test:

Please note: We are not leak detectors but we provide this information to help pool owners. When a leak detection company finds the leak we can repair leaks.

A simple test will confirm a leak in a pool or spa: **DO NOT LET CHILDREN PLAY WITH ANY BUCKET**

1. Bring the pool water to its normal level.
2. Fill an empty bucket with pool water to about one inch from the top of bucket (by filling the bucket close to the top you are ensuring that air movement over the surface of the bucket will similar to that of the pool).
3. Place the bucket on the first or second step of the pool. To keep it from floating away it may be necessary to place a few bricks or rocks into the bucket (by placing the bucket in the pool water you are ensuring that the water temperature of each will be similar).
4. Mark the water level inside the bucket.
5. Mark the water level of the pool on the outside of the bucket, on the pool wall, or skimmer face plate.
6. Operate the pool for 24 hours as it had been operated when a leak was first suspected.
7. After 24 hours, compare the two levels. If the pool water (outside mark) goes down more than the inside water level, there is probably a leak.

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The Greasy Guide ‑ Use a grease pencil to mark the water level of the pool at the skimmer. Check the mark 24 hours later. Your pool should lose no more than 1/4 inch per day. Otherwise, a leak is indicated.

Algae or other persistent water quality problems indicating imbalances in the chemistry can occur when a leak prevents the water level from staying constant;

Loose tiles or cracks in the pool deck;

Cracks and gaps in the bond beam; or

Water‑saturated soils in the area around the pool, pool pumps or plumbing.

If the water stops at the skimmer, the leak is probably in the filtration system. The lines may crack at vulnerable elbows and fittings that are under stress from shifting soils.

If the water stops at the light, the leak is probably there.

If the water drops below the light, then there may be a leak in the drain at the bottom the pool.

If you see bubbles in the return water when the pool's pump is running, it's likely there's a leak in the suction side of the filtration system.

If the pool is losing more water while running the pump, then water is being lost on the return side of the system.

1. Bring the pool water to its normal level.

2. Fill an empty bucket with pool water to about one inch from the top of bucket (by filling the bucket close to the top you are ensuring that air movement over the surface of the bucket will similar to that of the pool).

3. Place the bucket on the first or second step of the pool. To keep it from floating away it may be necessary to place a few bricks or rocks into the bucket (by placing the bucket in the pool water you are ensuring that the water temperature of each will be similar).

4. Mark the water level inside the bucket.

5. Mark the water level of the pool on the outside of the bucket, on the pool wall, or skimmer face plate.

6. Operate the pool for 24 hours as it had been operated when a leak was first suspected.

7. After 24 hours, compare the two levels. If the pool water (outside mark) goes down more than the inside water level, there is probably a leak.