Pool Leak Detection Experts
Building up pressure by inducing air into the suction and return lines of a swimming pool’s plumbing system can help determine if a pipe is cracked or broken. In order for this to be effective all ventilation and possible exits must be closed off.
Usually, the pool plumbing is pressure tested at 20 PSI for 20 minutes to verify if there is indeed a pool leak. If any pressure loss is detected, sonar equipment (an amplified listening device) can be used to listen for air and water escaping a pipe underground.
When you conduct an ink dye test on a swimming pool it makes it easier to detect where the leak is coming from. Since the dye is a heavier liquid than water, it will gravitate towards the leak quicker. Ink dye tests give pool owners a general understanding of where their pool is leaking from. More than likely you will need a professional for a definitive answer of where the leak is located.
INK DYE TESTS ARE IDEAL FOR
- POOL LIGHTS
- POOL STEPS
- SKIMMERS
- POOL RETURNS
INK DYE TESTS ARE NOT IDEAL FOR
- CRACKS IN CONCRETE FLOOR
- MAIN DRAINS
- PRELIMINARY LEAK DETECTION
Ink dye tests are only effective if you have a general idea of where the leak is located. If you are unsure of where the leak is coming from then the ink dye test won’t be as reliable.Also i’d advise you that just one single dye test isn’t sufficient enough to find the leak you would need several to find the leak. If you rely on only one you’d be disappointed. Ink dye tests are cost efficient and easy enough for anyone to use, it’s a step towards finding the leak but in turn only a professional can be precise on finding and fixing the problem.
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR POOL HAS A LEAK
If you live in florida it is imperative that you get your pool checked for leaks at least once a month due to the heat. When evaporation is anything more than ⅛ of an inch in a 24 hour period that is a sure sign of an issue. The purpose of doing a bucket is to confirm that there is indeed a leak.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Fill your pool to the its normal water level – Just take a hose and fill the pool to where it would normally sit before use.
- Fill a 5 Gallon bucket with either pool, spa or fountain water about 3 or 4 inches from top.
- Place the bucket on the first or second step of either your pool, spa or fountain without immersing it.
- With either pencil, marker or electrical tape, mark the water level on inside of your bucket.
- Shut off your pump and mark either your pool, spa or fountain level on the outside of the bucket.
- Resume your normal pump operation. The auto fill valve must be off during test.
- After 24 hours are up, compare the two levels. If the pool water (outside mark) goes down more than the inside water level (inside mark), then that's a clear sign that you may have a leak.
If it happens to rain during the time of the test then you must redo the test as soon as the rain stops. To avoid weather issues its best to check the weather before conducting your test to avoid a repeat. If you are unsure about the test or have questions regarding the test, contact Keepin’ It Full for help at 954-684-6692.
Finding Leaks Is What We Do
Based out of Broward and Palm Beach County in South Florida, we are always busy with a pool leak & repair project. We enjoy our line of work as we have become extremely specialized in pool leak detection and we take pride and finding those leaks fast and having them repaired in the most timely manner.
We have worked on thousands of pools in South Florida. From commercial facilities, luxurious mansion pools, and your lovely backyard inground pool. You might as well call us leak busters because we already know who you’re going to call.
