Common Pool Repair Issues

August 2nd, 2014 Posted in Pool Repairs
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Having a pool at your home is a wonderful luxury; however, owning a pool does require regular maintenance and eventually, it will also require repairs. An in-ground swimming pool contains a complicated system of pumps, filtration and ground-water balance which must be monitored to ensure everything is working properly. If not maintained, you can end up with unsafe water to swim in, or worse, a pool that can damage your home and property.

Signs Of Pool Problems

The best way to maintain your pool is to be aware of any small issues before they become large problems. There are things to look for that can alert you to possible problems.

–        Poor pH balance. If your pool seems to be constantly out of chemical balance, there may be something wrong within the system. The pump may not be circulating the water properly, or the filtration system may be failing. Call in a pool professional to help fix the issue.

–        Cracks or chips. Cracks or chip in your pool’s surface or even on your pool deck can be a hazard, plus they may be symptomatic of larger issues. Ground shifts can cause pool deck cracking and more serious problems than just a stubbed toe.

–        Leaks. Pool leaks are a major problem, especially if they aren’t caught quickly. At any signs of water loss or wet areas in the ground near the pool, call in a professional pool service to evaluate the problem. A major pool leak can damage your home and property, so getting it fixed right away is crucial.

The easiest way to keep your pool safe and maintained is to hire a qualified pool service to clean, inspect and maintain your pool on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, ensuring that any problems are brought to your attention immediately.

Posted on behalf of Somar Pools, LLC

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Do You Have A Leak In Your Pool?

March 13th, 2014 Posted in Pool Leaks
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It’s an unfortunate fact of life: if you own a pool, eventually your pool will develop a leak. It could be from a tiny crack in your pool’s shell, a leak around the drain or skimmer, or in the underground plumbing. Once a pool leak is detected, it is important to determine the source as quickly as possible and have it repaired before it causes damage to your property.

Detecting A Leak

The most common way to determine if you have a leak in your pool is to watch your water level. Although you will always lose some water to evaporation or splash, if the level is dropping faster than usual, you may have a leak. Look for areas around your pool where the ground is wet, or for water dripping or spraying from the pump or filter.

If you think your pool has a leak, the next step will be to find the source and have it fixed. Finding the source is not always easy, as there are many possible places where your pool may eventually lose some structural integrity. Some of the most common areas are within your pool shell, especially anywhere there is an opening or fixture, such as the drain or skimmer. In most cases, you will need a professional pool service company to analyze your pool in order to find the leak and then proceed with repairs.

A professional pool service company with experience in leak detection can usually find the source of the leak and get it fixed before there’s any further damage to your property. As soon as you realize you may have a leak, call a pool service company specializing in leak repair to get the problem resolved immediately.

Posted on behalf of Somar Pools

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Looking for Pool Leaks

August 1st, 2013 Posted in Pool Leaks
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While it’s true that most pools lose some water over a period of time through splashing, backwashing the filter and evaporation, if you are having to add water to your pool weekly, then you may possibly have a leak. To determine if you do have a leak, mark the water level of your pool with a piece of tape or grease pencil, then check it 24 hours later. Your pool should not be losing more than one-quarter inch of water per day.

Now, how do you find that leak? Of course, you first want to check all the obvious places such as the equipment pad, filter, pump, heater and pipe valves. Walk around your pool and its equipment looking for wet areas, as well as sunken areas or ground showing erosion. Look for tears or seam separations if your pool has a vinyl liner. Turn off the pools filtration system and note where the water level stops dropping; this could tell you if the leak is in the skimmer, filter, or light housing. If the water level continues to drop, the leak may be in or around the drain at the bottom of the pool. If you have identified the leak as coming from the skimmer, filtration system or light housing, most can be easily fixed with putty, a two-part epoxy or a wet patch kit.

Some leaks just cannot be detected or repaired without the help of your local professional pool service company. With current pool leak detection technology, most leaks can be detected and repaired relatively easily and affordably, depending upon the location and complexity of the problem.

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Swimming Pool Leak Detection

June 4th, 2013 Posted in Pool Leak Detection
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A leaking swimming pool can get expensive very quickly due to the cost of water.  In addition, the introduction of pool water into the soils around a building or home can cause other issues as well.    Although it can seem like a daunting task, finding the source of a swimming pool leak and making the necessary repairs is easily accomplished when using a qualified pool service and repair company.  Pool leaks are common and usually occur in either the pool plumbing or within the pool itself.  Leaks in the pool are usually not the result of a failure of the shell, but are located in areas such as pool lights and skimmers where metal and / or plastic touches concrete.

The first pool leak detection step that the swimming pool repair contractor will do is to determine the amount of water being lost using specialized equipment.  The amount of water being lost will help narrow down the possible source of the leak.  The plumbing in the pool will be isolated and then pressure tested.  If the pressure falls, then there is a leak in the plumbing.  Listening devises and other methods are then used to determine where the water is escaping. The location is then excavated and the repair is made.  Once the repair is completed, the area is then restored to its original condition.

If the pressure holds then the leak is occurring in the pool itself.  The next step is to identify the area where leaking and make the repair, which may be as simple as replacing a gasket.  Upon completion of the repair, the impacted area within the pool is restored.

 

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Leaking Pools Can Cost You More Than Just Water

November 20th, 2012 Posted in Pool Leak Detection
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Most in-ground pools at one point or another are going to spring a leak somewhere, it is usually just of a matter of when and where. For homeowners, this can cause havoc on their water bills as they continuously are adding more water to their pool. But that is just the beginning of what a pool leak can cost if it is not detected and repaired quickly.

  • Chemicals. In addition to the water seeping out of the pool, so are the chemicals that are need to keep the correct PH balance. Additional chemicals will be needed as more water is added to keep the pool healthy.
  • Pool equipment damage. Water leaks can damage the pump equipment, piping and even cause damage to the pool structure. If allowed to continue, instead of a simple leak repair, the pool owner will be replacing other pool equipment as well.
  • Pool deck. Leaking water can undermine the ground supporting the pool deck and cause it to collapse. This can be costly and dangerous.
  • Foundation damage. The worst scenario is that a leak is left to drain into the ground long enough to cause damage to the foundation of the house or cause water damage in the house.

A pool will lose a certain amount of water to evaporation. However, if the water levels go down at an accelerated rate, the water bills go up or there is wet ground around a pool, it needs to be checked for leaks and repaired quickly. Hiring a professional pool repair service for pool leak detection will cost much less than the damage the leak will cost if allowed to continue.

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