Burnaby Pool Leak Detection

If you are looking for fun in the sun this summer, a pool leak is public enemy #1. Even a pinhole leak can lead to serious water loss over time but before you grab that garden hose and refill your pool, call a Puddle technician instead. If a leak is caught early on, it can likely be fixed with a quick and simple repair. Don’t learn to live with water loss and damage when you can call Puddle for thorough and reliable Burnaby pool leak detection instead. 

When exposed to high heats, water evaporates and your pool is no different. Combine this with swimmers cannonballing into pools and splashing around and it is a recipe for water loss. So, how do you tell if you are losing water naturally or through a leak? Instead of wasting time on trial and error, call a local Puddle Pro to identify your pool leak, isolate the problem area and organize repairs with reliable experts in Burnaby BC. 

Leak Detection in Pools: How It Works 

There are two main types of swimming pool leaks: structural leaks and plumbing leaks. Either of these will allow water to seep out of pools and into vulnerable areas. This can mean underground leaks that will drown lawns and even floor basements. Some other signs that you might be dealing with a leak in your pool or hot tub can include: higher utility or water bills, an inability to balance chemical levels and, in severe cases, pooling water in surrounding areas. 

It is one thing to diagnose that you are dealing with water loss, it is another to locate the leak. Luckily, our team of highly trained Puddle technicians have all of the tools and technical know-how to track and treat problem areas. 

Pressure Testing: Tracks down leaks in pool plumbing systems by using applying steady streams of air to water and return lines. If there is a break present in the line it will create air bubbles that can be followed visually. 

Dye Tests: When dealing with structural leaks or tears in a pool liner, dye tests are a great tool. This involves cutting power to the pool pump and waiting for the water to settle. Once still, coloured dyes can be applied strategically inside pool water. Dyes are heavier than water alone so they will be sucked up into any available opening. From here, all you have to do is follow the colour trail right to the source of your problem. 

Puddle Pool Leak Detection Services: What to Expect 

If you notice that your water level is dropping without explanation, don’t hesitate to call a local Puddle Pro. Our team of highly trained and experienced technicians bring specialized leak detection equipment right to your front door, so you don’t have to invest in more tools just to track down pool leaks. Every member of the team is local to Burnaby and the surrounding areas, so we understand what to watch out for and the most common causes of leaks in both above ground and inground pools.