Hi guys, as usual I turn to you for advice. I had a leak detection performed in my pool/spa after realizing I was losing water faster than evaporation, and also since I just couldn't find an air leak coming into the pump. Here are the results from the company who did it:
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Full leak detection. Pressure test-skimmers, main drain, returns-cleaner spa returns, spa main drain all held 15-5
-skimmer faces, main drain inner rings, spa inner rings, spa spillway 5ft and around cleaner return are all leaking and need to be dry repaired (medium blue plaster for cleaner repair)
-suction manifold has air leaks
Estimate to foam inject skimmer faces $650.00
Estimate to drain and dry repair main drain inner rings, spa inner rings, and cleaner line $850.00
Estimate to remove, seal and reset spillway cap only $750.00
Estimate to replumb suction manifold $ 450.00
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The last line is for removing the air leak.
The guy that came out told me that the worst leaks are in the skimmers, and if nothing else, I should do those (he even told me I could use some A+B putty in the meantime).
Does this sound like a good estimate?
I'm a pretty good DIY'er but in this case I'm not sure if this is something you guys can help me through, or better leave it to the experts. Or just start patching things -like the skimmers- and leave the rest for later when I saved some money for this unexpected expense.
Thanks!
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Full leak detection. Pressure test-skimmers, main drain, returns-cleaner spa returns, spa main drain all held 15-5
-skimmer faces, main drain inner rings, spa inner rings, spa spillway 5ft and around cleaner return are all leaking and need to be dry repaired (medium blue plaster for cleaner repair)
-suction manifold has air leaks
Estimate to foam inject skimmer faces $650.00
Estimate to drain and dry repair main drain inner rings, spa inner rings, and cleaner line $850.00
Estimate to remove, seal and reset spillway cap only $750.00
Estimate to replumb suction manifold $ 450.00
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The last line is for removing the air leak.
The guy that came out told me that the worst leaks are in the skimmers, and if nothing else, I should do those (he even told me I could use some A+B putty in the meantime).
Does this sound like a good estimate?
I'm a pretty good DIY'er but in this case I'm not sure if this is something you guys can help me through, or better leave it to the experts. Or just start patching things -like the skimmers- and leave the rest for later when I saved some money for this unexpected expense.
Thanks!