leak and algae

[techman65]

Hi all,

I've currently got two issues going on with my pool. I have a persistent leak that has caused my water level to go down about 4-5 inches below the skimmer. I got tired of continually refilling the pool so decided just to let it go and see how far down it went. Seems to have stabilized at the current level.

Since I haven't been able to run the pump due to the water level, I have a growing algae bloom.

I know I need to SLAM and get rid of the algae, but that's tough to do while I also have the leak. I believe most leak detection folks need for the water to be clear when they come out to test.

Any recommendations on the best way to address these issues? I am also including a photo of what the pool looks like at the moment.

Thanks.

 

[OTPirate]

Can you try and find the leak yourself? It will save you some money. Pool School - Leak Detection If it has stabilized at that level, then I do not see why the leak detection people would need to see below that level. Also, it looks like it has stabilized below the skimmer line? If so, it will be hard to SLAM without running the pump.

 

[techman65]

I have an idea where the leak is occurring. I had another leak issue a couple years ago and the guy that came out to fix it told me it would likely recur due to the age of my pool (built in mid-70s).

 

[oh_me_oh_my]

Have you got a main drain? Could you plug the skimmer line with a winterizing plug and run the pump off of that?

If not, could you use a vac plate and a short chunk of vacuum hose to give you an intake that remains under water when the level falls like that? You may have to fill up to the skimmer and let it go down again, or find some way to prime the lines, but at least you could clear it in the meantime.

Just thinking creatively.