LEAK DETECTION

Swimming Pool Leak Detection

As one of very few companies in the UK to offer this service Opulent Pools is proud to be the go-to company to identify any leaks your swimming pool may bear. A common misconception is to immediately assume it’s the swimming pool shell that is leaking, however more common than not it’s the pipework and swimming pool equipment leaking the water.

We can be at your house within 24 hours to detect and cure the leak.

If you are worried your swimming pool is losing water before calling us there are a few steps you can take to find out whether or not you have a leak before you call us.

Bucket Test Procedure:-

Make sure the pool water is up to normal level.
Fill an empty bucket with pool water to about one inch from the top of the 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).
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).
Mark the water level inside the bucket.
Mark the water level of the pool on the outside of the bucket, on the pool wall, or skimmer faceplate.
Operate the pool for 24 hours as it had been operated when a leak was first suspected.
After 24 hours, compare the two levels. If the pool water (outside mark) goes down more than the inside water level, there is most likely a leak and it’s time to call us.

Establishing suspected leak locations with a “Pump on/Pump off test”.

Comparing the results of subsequent bucket tests with the pump on for 24 hours to the results with the pump off for 24 hours can provide additional information on the leak’s location.

The water loss pump is on < the water loss pump is off = suspect return plumbing leaks (Pressure side plumbing).

The water loss pump is on < the water loss pump is off = suspect skimmer/main drain plumbing leaks, (Suction side plumbing).

Water loss pump is on = Water loss pump is off = suspect shell, liner, or fitting leaks, (non-plumbing).

Although these tests are prone to false results because of varying environmental conditions during the tests, the information they provide can at least establish suspect locations to begin your leak search. Giving this information to a leak professional will help them to efficiently solve your pool leak problem.

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