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How To Find Swimming Pool Leaks

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  Swimming Pool Leak Detection
• Pool Resources
  List of swimming pool resources - Must read for any pool owner
• Signs of damage
  Obvious deficiencies can be a significant possibility for water loss
• Water loss characteristics
  Has the leak developed slowly over time or suddenly over a short period of time
• Pool plumbing systems
  Understanding your plumbing system is critical in being able to diagnose a leak in your swimming pool
• Hydrostatic test
  Learn how to monitor water loss and conduct a hydrostatic test for your pool
• Test Analysis
  Analyze the data from this leak detection test to find out where your pool is leaking
• Condition 1
  Leaking the same with plumbing system on and off
• Condition 2
  Leaking more when plumbing system is on, but water loss in both conditions
• Condition 3
  Leaking more when plumbing system is off, but water loss in both conditions
• Condition 4
  Leaking when plumbing system is on, not leaking when it is off
• Condition 5
  Leaking when plumbing system is off, but not leaking when it is on
• Leak detection test 2
  Another easy method to determine where your pool is leaking
• Water Level Test conclusions
  Analyze the results of the water level leak detection test
• Faceplates & Gaskets
  water level holds anywhere where gaskets or faceplates are touching the waterline
• Skimmer & Mid Wall
  water level below skimmer mouth but above return outlets
• Return Outlets
  water level holds at the height of wall returns
• Indefinite Drop
  water level continues to drain down past wall returns or lower
• Leak Detection Dye Test
  Use colored dye to locate leaks in your swimming pool
• Common Pool Leak Points
  Breakdown of pool components prone to failure and associated water loss symptoms
• Hole In the Liner
  See symptoms associated with a hole in the liner of your swimming pool
• HRV Failure
  Hydrostatic relief valve failure symptoms
• Filter Head Gasket
  Filter head gasket alignment is a common location for unexplained water loss
• Leaking Skimmer
  See symptoms associated with a leaking or cracked skimmer
• Leaking Return Lines
  See symptoms associated with leaks in the swimming pool return lines

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Swimming Pool Repair

This page is the table of contents for every swimming pool related question that you have from leak detection to pumps & filters, from chemistry to difficult repairs, from cutting edge pool designs to swimming pool pump reviews this page has you covered - first hand from a pool industry expert. Bookmark this page now.

Pool Leak Detection - This link starts you down the road of swimming pool leak detection where through simple steps and observations you can determine where you pool is losing water. This guide is displayed chronologically on the right side navigation bar on this page. The rest of the links below are to external resources for pool problems.

Please Note: The author if this leak detection website you are reading also has an ongoing leak detection blog that you can read if you are looking for additional swimming pool leak detection and repair information. This blog is Pool Leaks

External Links To Pool Resources

Each of these links have been hand selected to provide information about specific swimming pool problems and concerns from across the internet:

Pool Pump Installation - Tips and expert advice for how to install a new swimming pool pump as well as troubleshooting steps and plumbing instructions.

Pool Sand Filters - Installation, sizing and troubleshooting information for swimming pool sand filters.

Pool Water - A "pool school" for beginners and advanced users. Chemical balancing, sanitizers, pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, salt water pools, saturation index and algae.

Spa Water - A "spa school" for beginner hot tub and spa owners. Covers the basics of spa chemistry including chlorine, bromine, pH, total alkalinity and calcium hardness as well as cleaning, flushing, draining and filling advice.

Spa Chemicals - A "spa school" for advanced hot tub and spa owners looking to get the most out of their hot tub. This includes alternative sanitizers, natural and organic chemicals, how to reduce costs, ozone systems and water balancing.

Salt Water Pools - Resource for swimming pool owners with or just considering salt water chlorinators instead of traditional chlorine treatments.

Pool Liners - Learn how to install your own pool liner and save thousands of dollars with this tutorial.

Rock Waterfalls - Learn the technique of "artificial rocks" for swimming pools, ponds and hot tubs. Build your own rocks, statues and waterfalls.

Pool Prices - Learn how much a swimming pool costs, different kinds of swimming pools and prices for various swimming pool options.

Pool Pump Reviews - Read swimming pool pump reviews written by an industry expert and learn how to choose the best pump for your pool.

Pool Covers - Pictures and resources for various kinds of swimming pool winter covers and swimming pool safety covers.