Losing water fast? We pressure test the pipes, dive the pool, and check the equipment to find exactly where the water is going.
What we do
Pressure testing, diving, and structural leak location
Before we arrive
Do not empty the pool. Tell us how much water it loses each day.
Safety first
Turn off the pump if the water drops below the skimmer box.
The pool loses more water than normal evaporation
You have to top up the pool every few days
There are wet patches around the pool or gear
The pump keeps running dry
You see cracks in the pool shell
Air bubbles are coming out of the returns
Water loss rate over 24 hours
Pump, filter, and valve condition
Skimmer box and return jets
Underwater lights and fittings
Hydrostatic valve in the floor
Pressure testing of the pipes
Pool equipment we work on
We check the equipment, water path and controls before we recommend a repair.
Common problems
The same problem can have a few different causes. We test before we start replacing gear.
What might cause it
A leak at the skimmer throat, skimmer body, adjoining pool shell, or a suction line at that level
How we check
We monitor the static water level, dye test the skimmer and pressure test the connected line where required
What might cause it
A suction-side air leak at the pump lid, union, valve, skimmer line or another fitting before the pump
How we check
We inspect the seals, isolate each suction line and test under vacuum or pressure to narrow down the leak
What might cause it
A leaking pump seal, filter fitting, multiport valve, union or split pressure pipe
How we check
We dry the pad, run each operating mode and trace where the water first appears rather than following where it collects
Our process
We look for leaks around the pump, filter, and valves.
We plug the pipes and test them to see if they hold pressure.
We get in the water and dye test the lights, skimmer, and returns.
We explain where the leak is and how we will repair it.
After the visit
We fix minor leaks in the skimmer or fittings with pool putty.
We locate the broken pipe and plan the digging and plumbing work.
We replace the leaking seal, valve, or union at the pad.
Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most often.
A bucket test helps separate evaporation from water loss. Put a bucket of water on the step and mark both levels. If the pool drops more than the bucket, book leak testing.
No. We dive the pool while it is full to find the leak.
We patch small leaks immediately. Broken pipes or structural work will need a planned repair.
Only if the water is above the skimmer. If it drops too low, turn the pump off so it does not run dry.
Yes. We locate the break, cut the concrete if needed, and replumb the pipe.
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Send us your address, a few photos, and a quick description. We will come prepared with a clear idea of where to start.
Shop 13A, 328 Johnston Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067
9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Saturday by appointment.
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