Leak detection for pool equipment manufacturer
One common problem we see at NPS Leak Detection is swimming pools leaking right after construction. The leaks are mainly in the pipes underground that have not been glued or damaged when the pipes are being covered with dirt. You can see below how this pipe was put under stress and began to leak.
When considering to have a pool built make sure that you do your homework on the builder to avoid these kinds of problems.
When your pool is being renovated ensure the underground pipes are in good condition. NPS will pressurized all the pipes on all types of pools commercial and residential. npsleakdetection.com
It can be hard to keep water in a pool. Every swimming pool is going to leak at some point. At NPS we have seen pools that are new construction to over 50 years old leak. A swimming pool leak can be more than just an inconvenience. An un-repaired leak can result in hundreds of gallons of water lost per day. In addition to the replacement cost of the water, leaks in your pool will increase chemical demands, and may lead to more serious structural and mechanical problems. Contact NPS about your leaking swimming pool, service for Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point and surrounding areas. 336-971-5809 npsleakdetection.com
Sometimes pipes break underground due to settling foundation of the swimming pool. When this happens NPS Leak Detection can find the problem and give the options on the best and cost effective repair.
If you are having your pool renovated this off season be sure to have all the pipes in the pool pressure tested. During the renovation is the time to do invassive leak repairs, and the last thing anybody wants to happen is having you pool resurfaced or a new liner fill full of water and it leak.
Talk to your pool renovation company and call NPS Leak Detection.
NPS swimming pool leak detectors will follow a systematic approach when locating your pool leak. The process involves collecting and analyzing a great deal of information. Knowledge of swimming pool operation and construction, use of specialized equipment, and on the job experience will all come into play when NPS locate leaks in all types of commercial and residential pools.
If you notice that your pool suddenly started leaking alot, the first thing to check is the multi port valve. The seal inside the valve can fail and the water will pump right out the waste line.
This is a simple repair, you can pick up a new seal at your local pool store or have their service tech change it. One way to avoid this problem is to install a shut off valve on the waste line. This $10.00 valve can save you hundreds.
Skimmers can leak due to a number of reasons. Once the leak is detected we can determine if it can be repaired or if it needs to be replaced.
Smoke on the water. When the pool water temperature is warmer than the air temperature and the air is dry, the evaporation rate is very high. This occurs in the fall when we have warm days and cool nights. You can see in this photo the steam raising up through the leaf cover. The day time temp. was 70 degrees and the night temp. was 35 degrees.
If you are in doubt about the evaporation rate you can do a bucket test. To learn more vist our web site npsleakdetection.com and click on about leaks.