Hi, I have a 20x40 inground vinyl pool. This past summer, I realized that we may have a leak. About every 1.5 weeks, I would see the water level fall from mid skimmer to the level of the lowest screws on the face plate, necessitating dropping a hose in to get it up. Around last September before we closed, we had a leak detection company out. They found numerous pinholes in our liner (about 15 years old, we bought the house in 2020). The pump was still on after the repair, but I did see the water level drop. It was closing time so we said we would investigate later. The last month or so I've been checking the level and it hasn't fallen while the pool has remain closed, so I assume if it only drops when the pool is running, it may be the plumbing.
The leak detection company had told us they don't plumbing tests and that we'd need a pressure test. I scheduled one with my pool company, but upon asking what the remedy would be if a leak was detected in the line, they stated they would replace the entire line. I tried asking why they couldn't just repair the area where it was leaking and they said that when they first started, they did it this way but it was tedious and that if a leak was in one part of the line, it's possible another part could be faulty too. I expressed concern that I'm not sure I can afford a full line replacement, and they tried to assure me it won't be bad if needed. I am also getting my liner replaced this summer by a builder who has really good reviews, and that company also said they do not individually repair the area if a leak is found.
1. Is this standard procedure? Ive seen so many videos where leaks in plumbing lines are repaired wherever the leak is. I'm in Long Island NY. Or should I look for a company who will be willing to find a leak and repair the leak in the plumbing instead of replacing the entire line.
2. Would you have the company replacing pool liner do the pressure test? I won't be getting the liner until July, but am opening in mid May, so I was thinking perhaps the company who opens and closes for me can do it when they open (this company doesn't install liners).
The leak detection company had told us they don't plumbing tests and that we'd need a pressure test. I scheduled one with my pool company, but upon asking what the remedy would be if a leak was detected in the line, they stated they would replace the entire line. I tried asking why they couldn't just repair the area where it was leaking and they said that when they first started, they did it this way but it was tedious and that if a leak was in one part of the line, it's possible another part could be faulty too. I expressed concern that I'm not sure I can afford a full line replacement, and they tried to assure me it won't be bad if needed. I am also getting my liner replaced this summer by a builder who has really good reviews, and that company also said they do not individually repair the area if a leak is found.
1. Is this standard procedure? Ive seen so many videos where leaks in plumbing lines are repaired wherever the leak is. I'm in Long Island NY. Or should I look for a company who will be willing to find a leak and repair the leak in the plumbing instead of replacing the entire line.
2. Would you have the company replacing pool liner do the pressure test? I won't be getting the liner until July, but am opening in mid May, so I was thinking perhaps the company who opens and closes for me can do it when they open (this company doesn't install liners).
