Swimming Pool Leaks

382 topics

Page 1 of 20
- Jump to page:
1
2
3
4
5
…
20
Next

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Pipes are leaking, diving in to fix them. (long)

Attachment(s) by Aleforge » Wed 13 Jun, 2018 12:06

First post

First of all hello everyone! I am brand new to this forum and hope I don't exhaust everyone with my drawn out questions. :)

(WARNING VERY LONG)...

Last post

Thanks Dennis,

It seems the bulge had the back fill settle behind the bulged area. It sounds hollow up high when you bang on it. I was thinking...

6 Replies

47 Views

Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 14 Jun, 2018 10:21
pool leak

by randypape » Thu 24 May, 2018 19:49

First post

last year we had to add a lot more water into our in ground pool than previous years.
I did the dye test inside the pool except down by the main...

Last post

I can't see the images because I have a problem with mybroadband

3 Replies

139 Views

Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 29 May, 2018 01:55
Pool leak has me flummoxed

by Oztravels » Sun 20 May, 2018 21:40

First post

Background: 3 year old concrete tiled pool. Pool is built on excavated anapog which is basically lime/coral. No soil and no ground water.

So about a...

Last post

Thank you for your response. You have confirmed my fears.

2 Replies

79 Views

Last post by Oztravels
Mon 21 May, 2018 03:56
Leak detection

by drinkwater » Fri 18 May, 2018 07:30

First post

I have a 5 year old undergound pool and I have a leak.
It only leaks when the pump is running and I suspect a pressure side issue in the return...

Last post

You could put a valve on each line

2 Replies

94 Views

Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 18 May, 2018 11:12
In ground concrete pool cracked

by j.raynor84 » Mon 30 Apr, 2018 07:25

First post

Good morning.

First time poster. I hope you all can help.

I am a Pool service business owner in Argentina. I have a large leak that I detected in...

Last post

Remove the tiles, cut in the trenches to inbed stainless steel rebars and fill with bentonite (waterplug mortar) NOT silicone.

1 Replies

158 Views

Last post by Teapot
Tue 01 May, 2018 15:38
My fiberglass pool is cracked, and water keeps seeping in

by Abow1007 » Sat 21 Apr, 2018 19:54

First post

I've drained my pool to repair a crack in the fiberglass liner. Unfortunately, it's in the deepest part of the pool and I can't keep water from...

Last post

Hi Abow, clearly you have a high water table around your pool so a bad install. Retro wise you'll need to dig some wells around the perimeter of the...

1 Replies

169 Views

Last post by Teapot
Mon 23 Apr, 2018 04:52
Pool filter loses prime when shut off
1

2
by dmorgan » Mon 27 Sep, 2010 10:38

First post

I have a 14 year old pool with a hayward super pump and a triton tr-60 sand filter. Pump was new last year with new attachments (impeller etc.) up to...

Last post

You seem to have a suction side air leak
Check your pump basket lid "O" ring (lubricate with silicon grease) and joints on the suction...
14 Replies

35623 Views

Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 19 Mar, 2018 15:51
IN GROUND RETURN LINE LEAK

by rodm » Mon 27 Feb, 2017 20:47

First post

Hi, everyone I just found your site and was hoping someone might be able to help. So here goes. I have an in ground concrete pool here in Florida, I...

Last post

There is a repair tube for exactly that job, It's made in the USA and I have one sitting right next to me on my desk.
Look up "The...

6 Replies

1009 Views

Last post by Teapot
Mon 12 Mar, 2018 17:40
Is this really a leak?
1

2
by zerenia » Thu 15 Feb, 2018 13:02

First post

New pool owner - just bought a home with a swimming pool. Have a 26 X 12 (more or less) in-ground pool, built around the year 2000. Filter is a...

Last post

No problem Zerenia, I am a pool Pro here in the UK and also some work in France, I take pride in what I do and really do not like those who try to...
15 Replies

528 Views

Last post by Teapot
Sat 10 Mar, 2018 16:36
Leak in light niche. Please help, desperate for good advice

by lhoward31 » Thu 22 Feb, 2018 16:03

First post

Hello,

I'm new here. I found this forum while researching a solution to our problem

I'm not having much luck at all, even after having a leak...

Last post

I do understand, Absolutely no way would I allow Co No1 back anywhere near, they do not sound a professional company, just a rip off bunch.
The...

5 Replies

302 Views

Last post by Teapot
Fri 23 Feb, 2018 13:12
Diagnosing main drain leak

by sartor » Sat 17 Feb, 2018 18:41

First post

Hello,

I have a relatively large pool (30' x 50', 50K gallons), with the pump/cartridge filter located about 2-3 feet *above* the height of the...

Last post

But then I suppose that even with a line turned off at the Jandy valve, but *not* plugged off back at the skimmer/main drain, water could/would still...

5 Replies

302 Views

Last post by Teapot
Mon 19 Feb, 2018 02:53
Can't find leak anywhere

by BJH » Sat 07 Oct, 2017 20:18

First post

Hi, I'm at a loss. I have inground saltwater pool approximately 45000 litres. The water level drops dramatically overnight and stops about half a...

Last post

Some plumbing leaks are easy to find. If you have a leaking faucet or fractured pipe, you’ll be able to see it. Unfortunately, these aren’t the only...

3 Replies

410 Views

Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 09 Feb, 2018 03:19
Pool losing water but no leaks found

by b8tes2 » Fri 20 Oct, 2017 09:11

First post

My small (approx. 5K gal.) IG fiberglass pool is losing water at a rate of about 4" in 24 hours. A leak detection company check the pool and all...

Last post

If you continue to let the water leak does it stop somewhere you can then identify the height of the leak
What is the position of your pump and...

1 Replies

385 Views

Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 20 Oct, 2017 11:30
Leak?

by randypape » Fri 13 Oct, 2017 00:44

First post

Hello I'm losing about 1 1/4 inch of water in a 24 hour period With the pump running. I lose about a half inch of water in a 24 hour period With the...

Last post

I'm not sure if it has one of those valves because I have a vinyl liner in this pool. I used to get air and had a the plumbing leak which I fixed ....

2 Replies

248 Views

Last post by randypape
Fri 13 Oct, 2017 09:20
Multiple small holes in vinyl liner

Attachment(s) by bajaracerx » Tue 19 Sep, 2017 10:45

Had a new vinyl liner installed in spring of 2012. While installing, i noticed a number of large protruding bumps in liner.Installer told me it was...

0 Replies

249 Views

Last post by bajaracerx
Tue 19 Sep, 2017 10:45
leak too close to call?

by luigy39 » Fri 15 Sep, 2017 19:19

First post

I've have been a pool owner for only 2 years and I have been visiting these forums for some time to learn how to take care of my pool, but this is my...

Last post

I can't comment on the Diamond bright finish as I have a fibreglass pool
It seems that you are well on the way with your testing but if the leak is...

3 Replies

279 Views

Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 17 Sep, 2017 16:34
Leak in the main drain return

by nathanj » Fri 14 Apr, 2017 05:34

First post

Pool has had a slow leak the past several seasons, unable to be found by local pool repair folks. Over the winter, water level was lowered to below...

Last post

Haven't you tried contacting the experienced plumber for it. Last week, my aunt has also complained about the leak in the main drain and was facing...

3 Replies

1070 Views

Last post by MYazzie
Wed 30 Aug, 2017 23:22
Need advice on next step for leak

by Challenger13 » Thu 29 Jun, 2017 09:33

First post

20x40 vinyl everything but pool walls replaced 5 years ago. Rather suddenly I noticed a loss of a little under 1/2 every 12 hours . I had just added...

Last post

hello,
did you figure this out,,, I have the same problem?

1 Replies

289 Views

Last post by randypape
Mon 28 Aug, 2017 20:51
Diagnosing an inground pool leak?

by NoPool4U » Mon 05 Jul, 2010 16:17

First post

Hi,

Over the last 24h I noticed the pool lost about 3 inches of water. That seems more than usual, so I was wondering if maybe there is a leak...

Last post

If your Plumbing leaks and the contractor denies to repair it under the warranty , then what steps must be taken for leak repair ?

7 Replies

7837 Views

Last post by RomanHeber
Tue 15 Aug, 2017 05:25
Can't find leak in liner

by macb » Fri 04 Aug, 2017 10:12

I have an above ground pool with a small leak in it. I lose about 2-3" of water per day. I have tried using dye to find the leak, but have not...

0 Replies

244 Views

Last post by macb
Fri 04 Aug, 2017 10:12

382 topics

Page 1 of 20
- Jump to page:
1
2
3
4
5
…
20
Next

Return to Board Index

Who is online at the Pool Help Forum

Users browsing this forum: CommonCrawl [Bot] and 0 guests