Durham Pool Leak Detection

It’s hard to enjoy the spring and summer season if your pool is leaking. Even a pinhole leak in a swimming pool can mean serious water loss and widespread damage. If there is water pouring out of your pool, it’s carrying chemicals along with it, and all of that water has to go somewhere. The longer that you wait, the worse a leak will become, so don’t hesitate to call a local Puddle Pro. Puddle technicians provide expert Durham pool leak detection services for pools of all shapes, sizes and styles. 

Swimming Pool Leak Detection: Symptoms of a Water Leak 

At the height of summer, it’s common to see a drop in water levels. High temperatures will cause water to evaporate and burn off. The more people who are using your pool, the more water is being carried out. It’s common to see several inches of water loss over a week, but if you find yourself reaching for that garden hose and refilling water levels daily, it’s a sign of something more serious. 

As a pool owner, you probably have an idea of what your average monthly household bills should be. If there is a spike in water bills, a leak in your swimming pool might be the cause. Leaking pool water will also make it difficult to balance chemical levels. Standing puddles of water around the poolside are also a sign that there is an underground leak nearby. 

If you find yourself struggling to measure water levels, ask a Puddle technician about performing a bucket test. This type of testing involves placing a bucket of water next to the pool so that they are exposed to the elements in the same way. Make a mark at the water line in each and use that to determine if the pool is leaking. If the water level in the pool is lower than the level in the bucket, it’s a symptom of a leak somewhere in your system. 

Puddle Pool Leak Detection: Quick, Reliable and Affordable Testing in North Carolina 

Once our Puddle technicians have identified the presence of a water leak, it’s time to sort out the type and location. Some leaks will be obvious while others are more subtle. When managing an inground pool, the majority of leaks are running underground. This makes it difficult to spot the signs of damage and leaks. Luckily, Puddle technicians have a solution for this. 

Each member of the Puddle team comes equipped with the right tools and techniques to track down problem areas. The majority of pool leaks can be divided into two categories: structural leaks and plumbing leaks. Each of these has its identifiers and mode of testing. 

Structural Leaks: Swimming pools are built to be tough, but they aren’t invincible. Physical damage can leave lasting damage behind. Erosion causes shifting soils and damaged structures. In the event of a slab crack, missing or broken tiles or a torn liner, a dye test is the best way to track these problem areas. Technicians will turn off the pool pump and wait for the water to go still. Once still, dyes are strategically applied to basins. Leaks create vacuums that suck in water. Because dyes are heavier than water, they will be drawn in quickly, leaving a vibrant trail behind. 

Plumbing Leaks: The plumbing systems around pools are complicated. All plumbing lines and equipment are susceptible to damage, corrosion, and rust, which can cause leaks. Puddle crews use pressure testing to identify problem areas in plumbing systems. This type of testing involves applying a steady stream of air flow to plumbing systems. When this air hits damage or a leak, it will create visible air bubbles in the return lines.

If Puddle technicians spot signs of concern, they will offer recommendations about the best way to move forward with repairs, replacements or preventative maintenance plans.