Two years ago we had our pool completely redone and it’s been great since. However, about a month ago I started noticing that I was losing water at a pretty good clip. I did the bucket test and there is def a leak somewhere. Losing between a half inch and an inch per day. I have a closed system and everything around the pool equipment is 100% bone dry. I got some dye and tested around the usual suspects (the two light housings) but didn’t seem to detect there. Also, nothing I could see at the bottom of the skimmer basket. Where else should I check? I’m willing to call a leak detection company but only after I’ve exhausted all the things I can do.
Where else to look for leak?
- Thread starter Pepperdinegal
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If you can, start isolating the plumbing lines. Put plugs in the returns and leave the system off, obviously. No change, put a plug in the skimmer line to the pump. No change, likely the maindrain line.
Forgive my ignorance….so the 10 or so jets I have around the pool, I should plug those up? Where would I purchase those plugs? Are the rubber or screw in?
Would need to see a picture of the return fitting. Do they unscrew? If so, the pipe is probably a 1.5" female adapter. These can be used:
If the port isn't threaded, then these:
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