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The loss rate is about the same rate though it maybe just a little bit less when the pump is off. The pump ran from 6 am to 7:45 pm and the pool lost about 3" of water. From 7:45 pm to 5:45 am it lost about an 1.5-1.75". I am scratching my head trying to figure out where this water going if...

Thank you. The pool repair company is coming back out today. I texted him about the backwash port and asked if he would check the valves and multiport gasket. His company does leak detection and pool repair so if he doesn't find anything, he'll likely repeat the tests that American Leak...

Thanks. The equipment is above the water level in the pool. I'm not sure why that area is always wet. It is near the area where all my utility boxes area (power, cable, sprinkler system control, etc.) I honestly have no idea where the exit for the backwash might be--maybe straight to the drains...

My small (approx. 5K gal.) IG fiberglass pool is losing water at a rate of about 4" in 24 hours. A leak detection company check the pool and all the lines and the only leak found was behind the light. A company came out and replaced the light (which needed replacing) and used a marine grade...

Thanks for the help. I currently use a 6-way test kit as well as the borax and baking soda for increasing pH and alkalinity. I was hoping the pool store clerk would have some suggestions (WRONG!) as others there have been very helpful in the past. I will definitely look at the TF test kits...

I noticed yesterday that our small, in-ground, 5K gal, gunite pool started turning from clear blue to a clear aqua color and there seems to be yellowish stains on parts of the sides and steps. I tried brushing it, but it doesn't react like algae and brush away. It seems more like a pale stain...