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Pools are built to be watertight but over time the ground will settle, sealants become unstable and parts will wear. At some point, every swimming pool will form a leak. Not to be negative Nancy but that is one of the few things guaranteed in a swimming pool. That's why we are here. We take the guess work out of the equation and get you back to leak free, fast!Pools will leak through a wide array of points (i.e. plumbing, structure, equipment, fittings, etc...). It's important to repair the leak to conserve water, chemicals, natural gas and electricity from heating. Not to mention, the water you're losing is going somewhere. As the water from the leak is forced into the surrounding soil it will create unnatural erosion. This can lead to fill dirt being washed away and result in the integrity of the pool's structure to become compromised.
Your pool will always lose some water, naturally, due to evaporation. Water loss due to evaporation will vary with your water temperature, outside temperature, open or closed pools, the duration that the pool is uncovered, etc... If you're losing a noticeable amount of water (more than an inch or so per week) you may have a leak. It's never a bad idea to periodically perform a bucket test on the pool. If you then feel that you have a leak, it's worth spending some time and money to repair. It will cost less in the long run every time
Your pool will always lose some water, naturally, due to evaporation. Water loss due to evaporation will vary with your water temperature, outside temperature, open or closed pools, the duration that the pool is uncovered, etc... If you're losing a noticeable amount of water (more than an inch or so per week) you may have a leak. It's never a bad idea to periodically perform a bucket test on the pool. If you then feel that you have a leak, it's worth spending some time and money to repair. It will cost less in the long run every time
About Your Swimming Pool Leak...
Does the pool only leak, or leak more, when the equipment is ON?This, typically, will be the cause of a pressure side leak (plumbing from the equipment to the pool). With the pump circulating, the plumbing on the pressure side is under pressure, thus forcing the water out of the leak. This can turn a pinhole leak into a steady stream.
Does the pool only leak, or leak more, when the equipment is turned OFF?This, often times, will be the cause of a suction side leak (skimmer, main drain, vac line). With the pump on, the plumbing on the suction side is under negative pressure. Air will often be drawn through the leak until the line or pump is shut off. If the suction side leak is bad enough it will continue to leak as the pump is on but may be slowed down. You may notice some air in the pump basket or air bubbles coming out of the return lines.
Does the pool leak equal amounts with the pump ON and OFF?This doesn't rule out plumbing leaks but does indicate that the pool's structure may be the culprit. It could be a hole in the liner, crack in plaster, lights, skimmers, main drains, etc...
We'll often ask you if you notice it leaking more under any of these circumstances. It enables us to show up on site with a game plan and attack the problem areas first. We may start by diving the pool or pressure testing lines depending on the results.
Does the pool only leak, or leak more, when the equipment is turned OFF?This, often times, will be the cause of a suction side leak (skimmer, main drain, vac line). With the pump on, the plumbing on the suction side is under negative pressure. Air will often be drawn through the leak until the line or pump is shut off. If the suction side leak is bad enough it will continue to leak as the pump is on but may be slowed down. You may notice some air in the pump basket or air bubbles coming out of the return lines.
Does the pool leak equal amounts with the pump ON and OFF?This doesn't rule out plumbing leaks but does indicate that the pool's structure may be the culprit. It could be a hole in the liner, crack in plaster, lights, skimmers, main drains, etc...
We'll often ask you if you notice it leaking more under any of these circumstances. It enables us to show up on site with a game plan and attack the problem areas first. We may start by diving the pool or pressure testing lines depending on the results.
Swimming Pool Leak Detection - Indianapolis
We'll argue that there's simply no better leak detection company for your swimming pool in the state of Indiana. We care about our swimming pool leak detections to the extent that we brought in pieces of equipment to make sure your pool is sealed when we leave.
We attempt to setup the Leakalyzer at every jobsite prior to leaving. What is the Leakalyzer, you ask? The Leakalyzer is a VERY sensitive piece of equipment that measures water loss to the 1/10,000th of an inch. If your pool is leaking, we'll know and correct the problem while there. No need to do another bucket test for 24, 48, or 72 hours. No more "call us to let us know if it's still leaking." We've heard that for years when we subbed out our leaks. Why do most companies not utilize such a tool? The answer is quite simple. The Leakalyzer doesn't find the leak, it mainly helps us with QC. We're concerned about every aspect of our pool leak detections and we want to maintain the professionalism and expertise that a Leak Meister should.
Providing swimming pool leak detections in all of central Indiana including, in alphabetical order;
Anderson, Avon, Beech Grove, Bloomington, Brownsburg, Carmel, Cicero, Cumberland, Danville, Fishers, Fortville, Greenfield, Greenwood, Homecroft, Indianapolis, Knightstown, Lawrence, Maxwell, McCordsville, Mooresville, New Castle, New Palestine, Noblesville, Plainfield, Speedway, Southport, Westfield, Whitestown, and Zionsville.
If your town or city is not listed please call to see if we service your area. Some areas may incur a trip charge due to fuel costs.
We attempt to setup the Leakalyzer at every jobsite prior to leaving. What is the Leakalyzer, you ask? The Leakalyzer is a VERY sensitive piece of equipment that measures water loss to the 1/10,000th of an inch. If your pool is leaking, we'll know and correct the problem while there. No need to do another bucket test for 24, 48, or 72 hours. No more "call us to let us know if it's still leaking." We've heard that for years when we subbed out our leaks. Why do most companies not utilize such a tool? The answer is quite simple. The Leakalyzer doesn't find the leak, it mainly helps us with QC. We're concerned about every aspect of our pool leak detections and we want to maintain the professionalism and expertise that a Leak Meister should.
Providing swimming pool leak detections in all of central Indiana including, in alphabetical order;
Anderson, Avon, Beech Grove, Bloomington, Brownsburg, Carmel, Cicero, Cumberland, Danville, Fishers, Fortville, Greenfield, Greenwood, Homecroft, Indianapolis, Knightstown, Lawrence, Maxwell, McCordsville, Mooresville, New Castle, New Palestine, Noblesville, Plainfield, Speedway, Southport, Westfield, Whitestown, and Zionsville.
If your town or city is not listed please call to see if we service your area. Some areas may incur a trip charge due to fuel costs.
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