11.5 inches above the light. I had filled it at one point because I didn't know what to do with the freezing weather on its way, but haven't refilled in a week
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horseradish1 said:I wasn't there when they were performing the tests. I know they were here for several hours. Unfortunately the light niche is pretty deep and can't be reached from the deck. He said he got in pool but I think it was to inspect main drain he said if was too cold and could not stay in very long. They said they tested main drain and it appeared fine.
When mine was tested a couple of years ago, the person doing the testing got in a dry suit and had breathing apparatus.
Yeah I'm not sure if he had this or not, i called around and everyone recommended him to me so I assume he's my only option here.
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- Mar 14, 2010
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Where is that compared to you return lines or your vac line? Sounds like it's lower then the bottom of your skimmer.
The water is lower than bottom of my skimmer and return lines. My light is pretty deep.
- Mar 14, 2010
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thanks for your thoughts, what do you think I should do about the main drain during the winter?
- Mar 14, 2010
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If they tested it and it's not leaking I wouldn't do anything with it. And replace the plumbing in the spring
but its currently not "winterized", he had recommended that i cut off the pipe and pour antifreeze in until i see it coming out the bottom of pool.
- Mar 14, 2010
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Yea you can do that. I don't think it will come out the main drain it will just fill up you pipe the rest if the way. I've never done that so it may or may not come out the main drain
I am betting its a step seal issue.
My company will not charge you if I do not find the leak (Rare very very Rare).
It could be as simple as a missing screw in the step seal.
My company will not charge you if I do not find the leak (Rare very very Rare).
It could be as simple as a missing screw in the step seal.
- Mar 14, 2010
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I actually never thought of that! But that has happened once to one of my customers.
uncfan1573 said:I actually never thought of that! But that has happened once to one of my customers.
Not to be rude.... But this is exactly why you hire someone specifically trained in the industries premier leak detection techniques not a pool company, you get what you pay for.
I hired a leak specialist, not sure if he is going to make me pay or not. Havent had the discussion yet. What is a step seal? I have built in steps in my pool if that matters
A step seal is where the liner is sealed to the steps via plates and screws.
I would not pay until he finds the leak.
I would not pay until he finds the leak.
- Mar 14, 2010
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Leak Specialist said:uncfan1573 said:I actually never thought of that! But that has happened once to one of my customers.
Not to be rude.... But this is exactly why you hire someone specifically trained in the industries premier leak detection techniques not a pool company, you get what you pay for.
Being it leaked BEFORE they replaced the liner I would think it has somthing to do with somthing else like a crack in the skimmer, broken main drain, or the most common thing I see is a broken conduit. If it wasn't leaking before they did the liner then yes I would say check all places where gaskets, and new faceplates were put on. I have had a leak where you are talking about once in my career.
uncfan1573 said:Leak Specialist said:uncfan1573 said:I actually never thought of that! But that has happened once to one of my customers.
Not to be rude.... But this is exactly why you hire someone specifically trained in the industries premier leak detection techniques not a pool company, you get what you pay for.
Being it leaked BEFORE they replaced the liner I would think it has somthing to do with somthing else like a crack in the skimmer, broken main drain, or the most common thing I see is a broken conduit. If it wasn't leaking before they did the liner then yes I would say check all places where gaskets, and new faceplates were put on. I have had a leak where you are talking about once in my career.
I owe you an apology, I read the rest of the thread. I have seen pool guys bust holes in decks, replace skimmers, run new lines, install new liners and not fix the problem, the homeowner is out thousands and the pool still leaks.
Of course it leaked before the liner was changed, why else would you change a liner?
Step seals are a very common leak on new liners, I see 3-4 every week.
All this is just speculation of course until the leak is found.
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