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Common Pool Leaks

Pool Light Leaks

Having a pool leak around light fixtures in the pool is common as the unit is typically bolted to the shell, creating a surface that will eventually grow a leak.

While this isn’t as dangerous as one would think, it’s still important to repair water coming into an electrical light source before it becomes a hazard.

If your pool light has recently shorted out or there is obviously water inside the glass container, you need a professional repair.

Return Leaks

Pool return fittings, and even the return line, are a common source of leaks as they aid in directing the water back to the skimmer or the floor drain. The return fitting is a plastic addition that does wear out over time, and the return line can also develop small cracks with constant pressurized water flow.

If you begin seeing bubbles coming from the return area, chances are air is coming in from a small leak.

Skimmer Leaks

Leaks below the skimmer, or even developing a pool leak in the skimmer, is common as it is the part of the pool tied directly into the filtration system. The added pressure and constant vibrations can develop small, to even large, cracks and leaks over time.

One of the most obvious telltale signs is needing to add water to your pool regularly or even daily. While it can be one of the more costly repairs, having a pool leak under skimmer areas is not something that should be taken lightly.

Not only does it waste water and drive your monthly utility bill higher, but it can also easily cause your system to run dry and prematurely burn out.

Drain and Suction Leaks

Having the main drain or pool suction line leak is hard to tell as it’s at the bottom of your pool’s surface. It can also be hard to identify as it has the most amount of water.

If your skimmer is not making a gasping noise and you are seeing a large number of air bubbles springing up from the bottom, chances are it’s the main drain or suction line leak.
Suction Line and Pressure Leaks

With above-ground leak detection services, we can determine whether the leak is coming from inside the pool, or if you have a swimming pool suction leak inside the equipment area.

In your filtration system, a suction side pool leak may be a relatively easy fix; usually all it needs is a little more grease, or a new rubber ring which prevents air from being sucked in.

If it is a pressure side return leak, that may be a little trickier to fix. Pressure areas leaks are in the plumbing that leads back to the pool. One of the symptoms to look for is knowing whether you have a pool leak when pump is on, or a pool leak with pump off.

 If the pump is off and your pool loses water, it’s probably in the pool itself; if you lose water with the pump on, it’s probably in the filtration system.

Pump Leaks

If you do find that it’s a leak when the pump is on, one of the most obvious signs to look for is water trickling, dripping, or even spraying from the PVC tubing or from the system pump itself.

It may actually require a little bit of inspection work, as small leaks can be silent and can happen from inconvenient spots, such as from the side of the tubes that face the ground.

You can always carefully run your hand over the plastic surfaces and check for moisture. Also, if you happen to hear any “gasping” or “sucking” sounds near the system or tubing, it’s probably drawing in air.

When you need pool leak detection and repair in Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks, Calabasas, Northridge  and all other communities surrounding Thousand Oaks, give Pool Leak Detection Services in Thousand Oaks a call.
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