Can pool leak detection DIY?

[Blue Horse]

My pool appears to have a leak somewhere, as my CYA level drops from 60 to zero every year (or maybe sooner like 6 months).

Is it fairly straightforward DIY job using a pool leak pressure test kit?

Any recommendation of the testing kit? I see Amazon sells kit under $100, and there are kit cost $400 to $800 online as well. My pool is 19K gallons, plus above the ground spa/waterfall.

I used a contractor 3 years ago to find a leak. It costed around $800.

Thanks!
Julius

 

[proavia]

Are you also seeing a similar reduction in your salt levels?
Do the bucket test to see if you are losing water

Bucket Test

This is a simple method of leak detection is done by marking water levels on … Read more…

www.troublefreepool.com

Test Kits Compared
The TF-Pro Salt would work well for you.
And guaranteed fresh reagents.
Buying testkits from Amazon can easily lead to reagents that are expired or expire soon.

 

[Bperry]

My pool appears to have a leak somewhere, as my CYA level drops from 60 to zero every year (or maybe sooner like 6 months).

Is it fairly straightforward DIY job using a pool leak pressure test kit?

Any recommendation of the testing kit? I see Amazon sells kit under $100, and there are kit cost $400 to $800 online as well. My pool is 19K gallons, plus above the ground spa/waterfall.

I used a contractor 3 years ago to find a leak. It costed around $800.

Thanks!
Julius

Turn off the autofill and see where the water level stops. Good chance thats where your leak is.

 

[Blue Horse]

Will do bucket test soon.

Meanwhile, can @Bperry elaborate on "Turn off the autofill and see where the water level stops. Good chance thats where your leak is."? I mean how do I know exactly where the leak is located in the plumbing?

 

[Bperry]

Will do bucket test soon.

Meanwhile, can @Bperry elaborate on "Turn off the autofill and see where the water level stops. Good chance thats where your leak is."? I mean how do I know exactly where the leak is located in the plumbing?

Dont assume its in the plumbing.

If the water stops dropping when it gets below the skimmer, its a good indication theres a leak in the skimmer. Same for a light fixture or a return fitting.

The leak guy i sooke to saod most leaks are at thr skimmer joint to pool shell.