In recent years the cost of installing a swimming pool has dropped significantly, meaning they have become more popular. The changing of water and chemicals is an easy process meaning easy maintenance, but the subject of leaks is more challenging. As it is impossible to see behind the walls of your swimming pool, leak detection can be taxing. Whether you have your own pool at home or take care of one in a gym, hotel or public baths, there are ways to monitor the situation.
Natural loss of water
The process of evaporation and splash-out are natural ways in which pools can lose water. There is a good chance that you have a leak if your water level is dropping by more than two inches per week. Placing a bucket on the steps of your pool that has the same level of water as that in the pool is a great way of confirming a leak. You have a leak if the water level in the pool drops quicker than that in the bucket.
Plumbing problems
Give the filter pad a good check first as this is the most common cause of leaks. Next run the filtering system to see if the water loss increases with the equipment running. If the decrease in water level isn’t altered by having the pump and filer on then it is time to try elsewhere with your leak detection.
Leaks in pool shell
Now you should look at plugging the holes in the pool, such as the main drain, water returns and pool skimmers. Check to see if the speed that the water drops is impacted on by plugging one at a time, starting with the main drain.
In the event that you still haven’t managed to locate your leak, then it is probably time to admit defeat and call in someone who specialises in pool leak detection.
