Leak detected on skimmer line

[Flying Tivo]

On the new pool at the ranch, i finally narrowed it down to a skimmer line leak. Its a quite fast leak with pressure but slow with suction. The good thing is that the skimmer line goes directly to the equipment pad(i have 2 skimmers). My question is how do you try to locate exactly where it is? A good portion of the pvc pipe goes through the shell. Is there a way to pin-point it? For now im working with just 1 skimmer.

 

[Texas Splash]

My question is how do you try to locate exactly where it is? A good portion of the pvc pipe goes through the shell. Is there a way to pin-point it?

I know some of the pros will use "deck plate" listening devices that really get location specific. I'm sure there are other methods. Can you post a pic or two of the surface area where this suspect suction line runs?

 

[Flying Tivo]

This is the skimmer, but the line goes in the shell then deep on the side of the shell. Not much additional info and my memory just does not want to cooperate.

 

[Texas Splash]

Not endorsing this specific company, just showing you some examples of leak detection.

https://www.youtube.com/c/leaktronics

 

[Poolbreh]

Did you test with air or water?

 

[Flying Tivo]

Thanks Pat apparently they have a technician in My city!

 

[Flying Tivo]

Air

 

[Poolbreh]

I’ve gotten lucky a few times pin pointing leaks under ground with just using a plumbers bladder. As long as it’s not under concrete, I run the bladder with all the valves open and the water sometimes surfaces.

 

[Flying Tivo]

I though of using the bladder and moving it through the pipe and guesstimate the location. Depends on how much they charge.