Nashville Pool Leak Detection 

A leaky faucet is bad but a leaking swimming pool is a disaster! The average pool holds thousands of gallons of water at any given time. This is a lot of water pressure, so even a pinhole leak can mean serious water loss and widespread damage. Low water levels, high water bills and drowned lawns are all signs that you should be calling Puddle for your Nashville pool leak detection. 

Swimming pools might look simple from the outside, but they are incredibly complicated. Several systems are keeping your swim space running at any given time. Every one of these systems is susceptible to physical damage, wear and tear, and leaks. If you’re noticing water loss but aren’t sure where it’s coming from, don’t hesitate to call in a local expert to identify the presence of leaks, isolate problem areas and get started on repairs. 

Swimming Pool Leak Detection: How to Identify Water Loss 

As a pool owner, you understand that water loss happens. At the height of summer, you can expect to see approximately 1-3 inches of water loss over a week. This is largely due to evaporation and a higher number of swimmers diving and cannonballing in. If you’re having trouble diagnosing water loss, try a bucket test!

The bucket test involves setting a bucket of water onto the pool deck so it’s exposed to the same conditions as the swimming pool. If, after a couple of days, the water level in the pool has dropped significantly more than in the bucket, you’re dealing with a leak! 

Other signs of a pool leak include an increase in utility bills, unexplained puddles forming around the edge of the pool, flooded lawns and an inability to balance pool chemicals. The longer you wait to address a leak, the worse it’ll become so don’t hesitate to call a local Puddle technician at the first sign of trouble. 

Puddle Pool Leak Detection Services: How We Identify the Type and Location of a Leak 

It’s not always possible to identify a pool leak just by sight alone. That is why Puddle technicians use state-of-the-art tools to track down water leaks, identifying the type and location. Specific leaks require specific testing and that is why Puddle crews arrive with tools to test for both structural and plumbing leaks. 

Pressure Testing: Plumbing lines and equipment like pool pumps are vulnerable to damage. If there is corrosion in an underground water line, it might take a long time to notice. Puddle technicians use pressure testing to track down leaks in these areas. This process involves applying a steady stream of airflow to plumbing lines. If there is a leak within the system it will create air bubbles that are visible in return lines. In the case of an underground leak, you can expect to hear gurgling sounds coming from saturated soil. 

Dye Testing: Tears in vinyl liners or a crack in the pool shell will produce a structural leak. As water seeps out of these areas it creates a vacuum. By strategically applying colorful dyes to pool basins, it’s possible to follow a bright trail right to the source of the leak. 

With options to book your pool leak detection services online or by phone 24 hours a day, there’s never a bad time to schedule your next service.