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UPDATE: Looks like the video I posted in this thread is exactly what happen and the leak was in the light conduit. The pool builder will now always install the flex pipe and also use the plug I found. What we ended up doing is cutting the plug in half where it would fit down in the conduit about...

The plug has a slit in it to where you can put the cords in the plug without cutting the bond wire or having to redo the light cord. Then when you push it into the conduit hole it compression fits. I think I will also put a light coat of putty over the plug and around the hole for backup. - - -...

Question, we are installing the plug today into the pool light nich conduit hole to seal the leak. my question is, should I use a marine epoxy to seal the plug or light coat of pool putty over it or just push it in and let it compression fit and hold itself?

question, we are installing the plug today into the pool light nich conduit hole to seal the leak. my question is, should I use a marine epoxy to seal the plug or light coat of pool putty over it or just push it in and let it compression fit and hold itself?

(update.) pool leaking very slow still and water level is about 2 inches above pool light conduit connection hole. will be installing this. - - - Updated - - - anyone building a new pool with a light I would highly suggest watching this video and have it done to your light connection. also...

(Update.) letting pool leak down to where it will stop to have it inspected. For past 3 days it is leaking very slow so I am guessing it is getting close to stopping.

I agree. fingers crossed it is a simple light fixture leak.

update. scuba diver had to reschedule due to a equipment issue. I was to be present. I also have myself on the schedule for a pool leak detection company for Aprill 11 if it comes to that. The water level has now went to below returns and hasn't stopped so the light fixture is all that's left...

update: pool has leaked down to bottom of return fittings. scuba diver coming out today at 2pm to inspect liner and the light fixture.

If it was the skimmer line why would the water line drop 2" below the skimmer?

pool isn't even a year old and I suspect this: https://www.youtube.com/embed/6hHvrjKtRfc

Update, pool guy come and we decided to let water level drop to where it will stop and see if the light is the culprit. I have been running the pool by main drain only with skimmer shut off and it seems to loose water slower than when equipment is off and all returns and skimmer plugged.

the pool guy I hope will check all those possibilities in the morning. I hope it is that simple. thanks...

will do, and he is very dedicated to helping me and is coming out first thing in the morning. have a great weekend... I will update as things progress... Go Cowboys!!!!

If the pool tech doesn't find a leak with the device, what would be my next step? let the pool completely leak down to where it stops and then look at anything at that level a little above or below? The skimmer, if the pool water is below the skimmer entry and the plug is in the skimmer and...

I did not see any air bubbles at the returns or air in the pump. It all looked normal to me but again I have only 3 months experience of a running pool. I am going to vacuum the pool this evening so I will closely watch the returns and pump for air bubbles.

yes, frustrating especially on less than a year old pool but a very good learning experience. I will keep everyone posted. should I try running equipment and seeing if the water level drops faster or slower or did the test I did last night rule that out? when I first started the pool up and it...

the pool did drain just below the skimmer entry before I started filling it back up. There was standing water in the skimmer that never went down even after plugging it and starting refill. I did try the dye test around the skimmer/returns/ and what I could reach of the light from the deck but...

update.... I filled pool back above operating level and plugged returns and skimmer line as if I were closing pool, equipment off and in 8 hrs the water dropped 1 inch. thoughts? I am currently doing bucket test for evaporation but I wouldn't think 1 inch in 8hrs at night would be evaporation...

we have had a lot of wind here lately also but I wouldn't think evaporation would take so much water. I am going to fill it back up to operating level and plug everything off as if I was closing it to see if I get a loss and if not I will then only leave skimmer plugged. I will also do the...

thanks, I just hope it isn't in the plumbing...

I lost little over an inch in 24 hrs. I spoke to my Pool guy and he is bringing a piece of equipment he can run on top of ground to hopefully detect a leak.

Hello all, I have a new pool last July and all was fine till I opened it up this past weekend. I filled the pool back to operating level cranked everything up and it worked great. I then noticed the water level dropped so I added some water then noticed it dropped again so I stopped the...