Recent content by ewtaylo

Ok, the issue is isolated to one of the return jets. And it is not the pipe leading to the jet. Right now the pool has not lost any water and there is a test ball in the pipe and a plastic cover sealed over the jet. So this leads me to think there are three possible leak sites: 1) gasket...

Ok, a quick update. Initially I was not using enough caulk to keep the covers sealed. I had water leaking into them. After a few stops and starts I finally got the pool to hold water for 24 hours. When I rolled the cover back this afternoon the level was exactly where I left it yesterday...

I decided to seal off each wall penetration. Then I will verify it holds water. Then I will remove them one at a time till I find the one that is leaking. I used 3M 4200 and some 6x6x2 containers purchased at Walmart. I let the caulk cure for 24 hours and now I am refilling the pool.

Just a follow up. The test balls still had 40 psi in them and when I rolled back the cover the pool had lost water to the next mark. So the good news is that the 1.5" PVC line from the filter to the return jets is good. This does not eliminate the jet fixtures themselves. Moving a test ball...

Hello all, I have been searching the forum trying to find help on determining the source of my leak. I have been able to take a few steps but I have a specific question that I need to ask. First some details: I am working on the pool in my signature. This whole season it was loosing an inch...