Statewide Leak Detection and Waterproofing

Leak Test

Do I have a  leak in my pool?

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If you suspect your pool has a leak, you can run an at-home test before consulting a professional.

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Splashing is the most common reason for water loss, but evaporation can lower pool levels by up to 1 cm each day, depending on the geographic region.

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Evaporation test:

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1. Place a bucket of pool water on the first step of your pool. 

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2. Mark the water level inside the bucket.

3. Mark the level of the water inside the pool.

4. Check both levels in 24 hours.  

5. Any equal drop in the water level of the bucket and the pool is evaporation.

6. If the change in water level on the outside of the bucket is greater, then this is an indication that your pool/spa is leaking.  

7. Please give me a call - 0403 282 850

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What else should I know?

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To determine if the leak is within a pipe or within the pool structure, carry out the evaporation test twice.

Once with the system shut off (that is no filter operating)

Again with the system running on a normal cycle for 24 hours.

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You may end up with one of two possible results:

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* No difference between tests indicates possible structural leak.

* Higher loss with system running indicates probable pressure pipe leak.

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If you find that your pool filtration pump is not priming (i.e. not full of water or air bubbles) this may indicate a suction leak or blockage. If not attended to this could result in burning your pump out.

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Please give me a call - 0403 282 850

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