Calgary Pool Leak Detection
Puddle Pool Services finds and repairs pool and hot tub leaks in Calgary, pressure testing each plumbing line and dye testing fittings, lights, skimmers and returns. Summer evaporation runs about 5 mm a day in June and July, so that baseline helps separate normal water loss from a real leak.
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Leak Detection in Calgary, AB
Swimming pool leaks might start small, but they will only get worse over time. The average pool holds thousands of gallons of water, so even a pinhole leak can lead to large-scale and pressurized water loss. Whether it’s a structural leak or a plumbing issue, it’s important to locate leaks as quickly as possible to avoid disaster. Stop water loss in its tracks by calling Puddle to book your Calgary pool leak detection service at the first sign of trouble.
Puddle technicians blend cutting-edge tools and technology with tried, tested and true methods to locate and isolate problem areas and organize pool leak repairs. When managing an inground pool, plumbing systems often run underground and are out of sight. This makes it more difficult to identify problem areas until the symptoms are too hard to ignore. Don’t wait for a worst-case scenario when you can call Puddle for quick and efficient pool leak detection in Calgary.
Swimming Pool Leak Detection: Symptoms of a Water Leak
More often than not, homeowners don’t schedule water leak detection services until there are visible signs of damage. It can be hard to ignore the more extreme signs of water leaks, like flooded basements or drowned lawns, but it doesn’t need to get to that level! By identifying the signs of a water leak early on, it’s possible to create preventative maintenance and repair routines that mitigate the risk of disaster.
If your water bill starts to skyrocket, it might be a sign of a pool leak somewhere in your system. As water seeps out of damaged areas, it will carry pool chemicals along with it. This leakage makes it incredibly difficult to balance water chemistry. If you’re struggling to balance chemistry, ask a local Puddle technician about whether or not a leak might be the cause. Another common symptom of a pool leak is puddles or standing water around the poolside.
One of the more concrete ways to identify a swimming pool leak is a bucket test. This process involves setting a bucket of water next to a swimming pool and marking the water level in each. The water level in the bucket should drop at the same rate as the level in the pool. If the pool water is significantly lower than it is in the bucket, you’re likely dealing with a leak.
Pool Leak Detection in Calgary: How Puddle Gets It Done
Diagnosing a swimming pool leak is a great first step toward solving water loss issues, but it's still only the first step. Next up, it’s time to identify the type of leak you’re dealing with and isolate the problem area.
Structural Leaks: Calgary is known for temperamental weather, and that means erosion and damage. In the case of a slab crack, broken tiles or torn vinyl liners, it takes a dye test to spot the issues. This process involves turning off pool pumps and waiting for the water to go still. Once this happens, it’s time to apply vibrant dyes to basins. The colour will be attracted to the vacuum created by a leak and will create a bright trail right to the source of the problem.
Plumbing Leaks: There are plenty of threats to plumbing systems and pool equipment. Corrosion, rust, root damage and even serious clogs can cause leaks within plumbing systems. Puddle technicians use pressure testing to track down leaks and create a repair plan. This process involves applying a stream of air to plumbing lines. In the case of an underground leak, saturated soil will make gurgling sounds that can be followed. If there is damage within the system, it will create air bubbles that are visible within the return lines.
Calgary Leak Detection: Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I drain my hot tub or pool in Calgary?
The City of Calgary says to drain hot tubs and pools into the wastewater drain in the basement, not into the storm drain, street or alley. Anyone using a pump or a siphon over 1.5 inches inside diameter to drain more than 3,000 L to the wastewater system must notify the city (form E2226). Chlorine must first be brought within Wastewater Bylaw limits, so confirm with the City before draining.
Can I fill a pool or hot tub during Calgary water restrictions?
Under the City of Calgary outdoor water restriction stages, filling outdoor pools and hot tubs is allowed at Stages 1 and 2 and prohibited at Stages 3 and 4. Check the City's restriction stage before a large fill.
Do Calgary pools lose much water to evaporation?
Yes in summer. ECCC normals give mean lake evaporation of about 5.0 mm per day in June and July and a mean mid afternoon relative humidity near 47 percent in July. Knowing that baseline helps tell normal evaporation from a leak.
Is leak detection invasive? Will you need to dig up my yard?
Detection itself is non invasive. Pressure and dye testing are done from the pool and the equipment, without digging. Excavation only comes into the conversation if a leak is confirmed in an underground line, and then the testing tells us where to open up rather than searching blindly.
What happens if you find a leak?
We show you where it is and explain the repair options. Many leaks at fittings, skimmers, lights or small cracks can be repaired directly. Larger structural or underground plumbing repairs are quoted separately so you can decide with the full picture.
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