Knoxville Pool Leak Detection 

Swimming pools are great additions to any Nashville property, but once you spring a leak, they will quickly go from asset to liability. The average pool holds thousands of gallons of water at any given time. This means even a pinhole leak is highly pressurized and means large-scale water loss. Calling Puddle for your Knoxville pool leak detection services at the first sign of water loss protects properties and prevents damage. 

There’s never a good time to spring a leak, but when it happens in swimming pools, you’re looking at the possibility of serious, large-scale damage and the need for expensive repairs and replacements. Puddle technicians use state-of-the-art tools and techniques to diagnose water leaks, identify the type of leak that you’re dealing with and isolate the problem area for repairs. 

Swimming Pool Leak Detection: Identifying Water Loss 

The most common symptom of a pool leak is lower-than-average water levels. Part of what makes pool leak detection so difficult is diagnosing whether or not you’re dealing with a leak at all. Hot summer days are the ideal time to host pool parties. Temperatures in the 90s combined with a high rate of use will cause water to evaporate and be splashed out of pools. During the spring and summer, you should expect to see anywhere from 2-4 inches of water over a week. More than that, it’s time to call Puddle! 

Low water levels are a major red flag for pool leaks, but there are some other signs that you should be on the lookout for. As a pool owner, you have an idea of how much your average utility bills should cost. If you are seeing an unexpected spike in household bills, that water is going somewhere! When water seeps out of pools, it takes chemicals along with it, making it nearly impossible to balance water chemistry. In the case of inground pools, underground leaks will leave puddles of standing water in the pool area. 

If you’re noticing any of these tell-tale signs, don’t hesitate to call a local Puddle crew. Pool leaks don’t get better on their own! The longer you wait, the worse the problem will become, but calling Puddle protects your property by stopping water loss in its tracks.

Expert Pool Leak Detection in Knoxville: How Puddle Gets it Done 

Determining that you’re dealing with a leak is a great first step toward solving the problem, but it’s just that, a first step. Next up is figuring out what type of leak you’re dealing with. Swimming pool leaks can be divided into two primary categories: structural leaks and plumbing leaks. Puddle technicians arrive on-site with the right tools and techniques to test both structures and plumbing systems. 

Dye Tests: Pool structures are built tough, but they aren’t invincible. Storm damage, erosion, damaged equipment, wear, and tear can all result in leaks. To track these down, Puddle crews will turn off pool pumps and let the water go still. Vibrant dyes are then strategically applied to basins. Leaks create a vacuum that will pull dyes in, leaving a trail behind that’s followed right to the source of the problem. 

Pressure Testing: The majority of pool plumbing runs underground, and that means it often goes overlooked for long periods. The good news is that you don’t have to tear up your lawns or pool decking to find a leak. Puddle technicians apply a steady stream of pressurized air to plumbing lines. When this air comes into contact with damage, it will create bubbles that will appear in the return lines. In the case of underground leaks, saturated soil will make gurgling sounds that can be followed right to the source of the problem.