Nothing is worse than owning a LEAKING POOL Pool leaks are often hard to find and can cause a myriad of problems for your pool equipment and chemical balance if you live in the greater Houston area. Luckily, JDR is ready to DIVE IN and help.
The following are common signs that your customer’s pool may have a leak, and investigation may be in order:
- You notice standing water near the pool or equipment pad. Visual inspection of the equipment may turn up something simple like a faulty O-ring. If you notice soft, mushy spots or uneven grass around the pool area, an underground plumbing leak may well be the cause.
- The pool or spa is losing more than 1/4″ of water per day. The rate of evaporation varies from location to location, depending on the relative humidity, wind, air temperature, water temperature and other weather factors. But in warm summer months in certain climates, over 1/2″ per day could be lost to evaporation. If your customer has children playing in the pool, splash-out should also be considered. A simple bucket test can confirm leak suspicions.
- Abnormal water consumption. If your pool customers operate an automatic fill device, they should be cautioned to watch their water bills for high consumption. If they notice the fill device is constantly running, investigation for a leak should begin.
- Extraordinary algae growth or discoloration of the water. This indicates an imbalance in the water chemistry which can occur when new untreated water is added to the pool.
- Fluctuating chemical consumption. When water leaks out of a pool, it carries dissolved chemicals with it. These will need to be replaced constantly to make up for the loss.
- Loose or failing tiles, or cracking of the cement pool deck. Because the surrounding ground is becoming unsettled by the presence of excess water, a leak is certainly possible.
- The pool is settling into the ground. This is indicated by cracks or gaps in the bond beam.
- Mysterious gurgling sounds. When something sounds amiss, there’s usually a good reason to investigate the source.
- Water corrosion at pump or around pipes is a sure sign of a leak.
- Damaged tile or cracks are a sign of a leak and potential water loss
- Soggy soil around underground plumbing lines is another good sign of a leak.
