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How to test for a leak in your pool, spa, or fountain:
The Evaporation Test
Pools naturally lose water every day through evaporation. Environmental factors like heat, sunlight, and humidity all influence the amount lost. As Summer approaches, days get longer and
warmer. Evaporation can increase, and sometimes give you the incorrect impression your pool is leaking. Here is a foolproof test to see whether your water loss is due to a leak:
- Get a 5 gallon bucket.
- Set your bucket on the first step of your pool and fill it with water. (If your pool does not have a step on which to place the bucket, setting it on the deck next to the pool will work.)
- Fill the bucket a couple inches below the top and mark the water level with a pencil or piece of tape.
- Mark the level of the pool, again with a pencil or piece of tape. A good place for this is the outside of the bucket, but anywhere works.
- It is important during this test that no one swims in the pool, and that pets do not drink from the bucket. After 24 hours, compare the level of water loss in the bucket to that in the pool. Inch for inch, the water loss should be the same. If this is the case, congratulations! You are leak free! If the pool is down more than the bucket (at least 1/4″ more than the bucket’s loss), then you most likely have a leak. Give us a call and we’ll find it!
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Customer Reviews
What the South Bay has to say
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Promptly replied back to my request for leak checking my pool. Clear and open communication with tech who did our inspection (Brent). Did a though check, found the leak and repaired it. Would recommend!
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Corey was very professional and knowledgeable, on time, excellent communication.
He took his time to research where the water leak originated. We are very pleased with the service that we received. Outstanding service. -
Cory was pleasant, professional and knowledgeable. He helped determine whether there were any leaks in or around my house. He also educated me on more ways to save water.
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Jai showed up exactly at the scheduled time, detected the leak, got the parts and repaired the problem in record time! Great job Jai! You da man!
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Cory was really knowledgeable and professional. I am glad we called Elite. He came out and gave us a variety of options and made us feel like we were in good hands.
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Brent was very communicative and quick to respond with an appointment and a quote, and Jai did an excellent job fixing our leak. Knowledgeable and reliable!
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Cory was prompt, professional and courteous. He talked me through his plan, found the leak quickly, provided me a repair recommendation, fixed the leak and then provided further advice on prevention
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Punctual, professional and quickly found the leak. Very satisfied with the service. Leak fixed and a water conditioner installed to hopefully prevent future leaks. Thanks Cory.