Auto Leveler Not Keeping Up

BigInAz

Member
Jul 21, 2023
11
Goodyear, AZ
Pool Size
15800
Surface
Plaster
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
SWG Type
Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Hello everyone, I have a question regarding my auto leveler. Moved to AZ just in time for the hottest July ever. And of course it presents challenges for a new pool owner such as myself. Here is my question:
With temps over 110 for 24 days and counting my pool auto leveler doesn't keep up, my pool is down about 3/4". The question is should I add pool water via hose, bring it back up to it's normal level?
Water is still about 1/3 of the way above the skimmer, but concerned if it goes any lower it will affect my equipment.
No shade until later in the day, so the sun is on the pool from 6am till 6pm each day.
I have managed to keep all my chemicals in balance and the pool looks great, just concerned about fighting evaporation with this heat.

Thoughts?

It's a 15,000 gallon, pebbletech pool with Pentair SWG.

Thank you, look forward to hearing the group's thoughts.
 
Have you checked the auto leveler settings? It should easily keep up with evaporation unless the line is turned off or severely restricted. I run mine for one hour each day and it maintains the pool water level.
 
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Have you tested for a leak? Auto leveler should more than keep up esp cuz it can run 24/7 including at night. Try testing with a bucket test with the autofill off.

Is it running continuously?
 
Thank you both for the replies. Turns out I had a small, but big enough leak at my drain plug on the pump motor. Replaced the plug on Friday and it appears the leveler is doing it's job.
Great having a community that I can ask questions and get straight answers.
Luckily we are going to get a break from 110+ days, and 90 nights.

Thanks again @BDY, Mknauss!
 
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