Thank you I am doing that now. Thank u for being so helpful!!!
Brandi, from Kentucky

Congratulations on you success. You get a gold star.

I agree that the problem may be the return line, but further tests are necessary. I'd recommend filling the pool to it's normal level, mark the water...

Had a new vinyl in ground pool installed and going through same leak problems. Pool installer used a dye and found leak in bottom corner of steps...

After you empty the water out put a stick or support under the cover to make a tent or teepee shape so the rain doesn't collect on it.

Thank you again. I checked the American Leak Detection website for their local number.

What do you consider pricey? $500-1000? More? I realise some...

Did you have any luck finding and fixing the leak in your pool?

As noted above, I would start at the skimmer throat where the skimmer joins up with the tile. Does it leak down to the bottom of the throat then slow?

Also post whether you have a pressure cleaner and whether the line that feeds it is before or after the filter. If it is plumbed after the filter you...

Greetings All,
I've noticed a similar problem with my pool as well.
My pool is a 30x15 oval above ground unit.
The pool has been closed for the...

Its either that, or perhaps you have a valve actuator that has stopped working in the middle of its rotation.
1. Did this problem coincidentally...

You might try a product called PlastAid if it's a crack in the filter. If it's leaking out of a threaded fitting the best thing to do is to remove...

I am having a similar problem with the hoses , were you able to figure out how to fix this? Thanks.

your inground light might be the bandit. my pool was losing water and went back to pool installer and he said to remove light and check the conduit...

Please keep in mind that when pin hole leaks appear on the exterior walls of aluminum swimming pools it often means that the inner aluminum is...

Yes sounds like a liner issue. Check around the waterline, or inside the mouth of the skimmer. If the pool has a light it could be the conduit. If...

did the epoxy work on pvc or plastic and stop the leak

Your best bet is to hire a leak professional to locate & repair the leak. Leak sealer products generally don't work. Save your money.

This has nothing to do with your plaster- A shell alone will hold water regardless of the type of plaster. Look for a stuck or broken check valve....

Look in the skimmers for cracks in the plastic. Also dye test the light(s). I've stopped many leaks by resealing the light cord with butyl tape.