Boca Raton Pool Leak Detection

Summer might be the season for fun in the sun, but there’s nothing fun about a swimming pool leak. Even a small pool leak can result in serious and widespread damage. This includes everything from drowned lawns, rotten decking, flooded basements and water damage. Quick action is the key to avoiding disaster, so call Puddle for your Boca Raton pool leak detection services. 

Pool leaks can happen in many ways, but no matter how you got it, it’s important to stop water loss as quickly as possible. Instead of wasting time on trial and error, call in the experts at the first sign of water loss. Quick action can be the difference between a simple patch and having to dig up lawns for foundation repair. 

Leak Detection in Pools: Signs & Symptoms of Water Leaks 

One of the most difficult aspects of pool leaks is figuring out whether or not you are dealing with a leak at all. Water loss is common during periods of high heat or when pools are being used regularly. Hot temperatures cause water to evaporate while every dive and cannonball is sending pool water splashing out. On average, pool owners should expect to see 3-5 inches of water loss over a week. If you’re seeing more than this, it’s time to call Puddle! 

If you’re struggling to measure water levels, you can always rely on the bucket test. This simple test involves taking a bucket of water and setting it next to the pool, and marking the water level in each. When exposed to the elements in the same way, the rate of water loss should be the same. Check the markings after a couple of days, and if the level has dropped significantly more in the pool than the bucket, you’ve got a leak. 

In addition to the water level, there are a couple of other indicators that pool owners can keep an eye out for. You probably have a pretty good idea of what your average monthly utility bills are. If water usage and utilities spike without explanation, don’t hesitate to call your local Puddle Pro. 

Swimming Pool Leak Detection: The Best Ways to Find a Leak and Stop Water Loss 

For pool owners in south Florida, the best way to deal with a leak in your pool, spa or hot tub is to let the experts handle it for you! Puddle technicians are equipped with state-of-the-art tools, combined with years of industry experience, that identify both structural and plumbing leaks in swimming pools. 

There are two main types of testing involved in swimming pool leak detection which pressure tests and dye tests. Each of these addresses a different aspect of swimming pools, using specialty techniques to track down water leaks. 

Dye Tests: Physical damage to pool structures and/or vinyl liners will draw water in. By turning off the pool pump and waiting for the water to go still, it’s possible to track down these problem areas using colored dyes. Puddle technicians will apply dyes strategically and watch to see how they react. If dyes are pulled in one direction, it is a sign of a leak. 

Pressure Testing: The best way to address leaks in pool plumbing is with a pressure test. Puddle technicians apply a steady stream of air to plumbing lines. If the air comes into contact with physical damage, it will create air bubbles. These bubbles are visible in return lines and are a sure sign that you’re dealing with a water leak. In the case of underground leaks, air flow will create gurgling sounds in saturated soils that can be tracked down. 

Detecting and repairing pool leaks are two sides of the same coin. You can’t have one without the other! If Puddle technicians spot water loss and the source of the leak is a small tear in a liner, we can fix that for you. In the case of plumbing or structural leaks, Puddle crews will refer you to reliable pool leak repair specialists in your area. Having a professional handle your structural, plumbing and equipment repair will prevent further damage.