Can the extra water usage be the result of turmimg on our pool's new solar heater? If not we've got a leak somewhere.
Water bill has just tripled
- Thread starter Helen Holzer
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,071
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Welcome to TFP! 
I don't generally see too many posts about heater-related water loss, so I don't think so. How about we star t with some more info about your pool itself so we know what you have there? See the link below to fill out your signature. You can also post pics to help illustrate your pool and equipment pad.
www.troublefreepool.com
I don't generally see too many posts about heater-related water loss, so I don't think so. How about we star t with some more info about your pool itself so we know what you have there? See the link below to fill out your signature. You can also post pics to help illustrate your pool and equipment pad.Create Your Signature - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,071
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
You might also give this article a look. It has some good tips to help you determine if there is a concern for a leak.
www.troublefreepool.com
Leak Detection
A number of things can cause leaks in your pool. You can learn tricks for leak detection and how to pinpoint where your pool is losing water.
www.troublefreepool.com
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,071
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Lastly, be sure to use the calculator below to ensure what you are seeing might be normal evaporation loss for your area. We all know the sun/heat can take water, but the wind is a major factor. I grew up in the Vegas valley and know full well how windy it can get there at times. If you have any questions let us know.
www.leaktools.com
Anderson Manufacturing Company, Inc.
: Helping The Pool Professional Solve Leak Problems
- May 3, 2014
- 62,735
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
. If you heated your pool during April and May and did not use a solar cover, your evaporation would have been very high.
