There are products for leak detection. Basically they are dye solutions that are dripped into a completely still pool, near potential sites of leaks. The dye solution will lead the way to the leak -- hopefully. Many pool dealers carry the product. There are companies that specialize in leak detection, using sound detection equipment or techniques. Depending upon the type and location of the leak, it may be possible to add a leak sealer to the appropriate location. A leak sealer product, such as FIX A LEAK can create a permanent seal in walls, floors or the filtration system. A pool professional dealer should have FIX A LEAK available and be familiar with its usage. Good luck and I hope that the information will prove helpful.
Typically air leaks are found at the pool pump. usually due to the pump lid o-ring needing replaced or perhaps just cleaned and lubricated. The next common scenerio is the male adapter that screws to the intake side (front) of the pump, several causes can be a improperly installed fitting, cracked fitting or melted fitting from the pump running dry.
Here is a simple test you can do to see where at the pump the air is entering:
While the pump is on at full prime (full as it will get with air intrusion) keep you eye on the pump as you turn the power off and on to the pump, if the switch to turn the pump off and on is not close to the pump have someone help you with this.
As you are turning the pump off and on while looking at it you will see water squirting out, either from the pump lid o-ring, the Plumbing in front of the pump, the gasket between the motor and pump or even the valve if any, in front of the pump.
Where ever you see the water squirt, there is your air leak!
Often air leaks are the result of water moving along a pipe that has developed a crack somewhere around one of the glued joints. Cover all the exposed joints with a cling wrap plastic one at a time. if after covering one of them the bubbles stop you know where to fix it easy if the joints are above ground.
If the toy isn't too large fill up your bathtub and hold underneath the water. Wherever the toy bubbles from that is where the leak is.
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Pressure test the lines with air. 20 lbs for and hour will show a good seal, and no leak.
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I need to find a meter that will do air leak detection. Where can I find this? Stores or online.
The simplest way is by noticing bubbles where the jets go back into the pool area. Air gets trapped underneath water as bubbles, so if you see bubbles, you have a leak in that line from the filter or pump, leading back to the pool. If all your jets are creating bubbles, then there is an air leak in either your pump or filter.
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You can detect a leak in your vinyl pool by watching the water level and looking for changes in that level. You can also squeeze a bottle of food coloring near the seams of the pool and watch to see if the coloring is drawn out of the pool.
It depends on the kind of leak. Does the water drain while the pool lines are closed off? Does if leak faster or slower while the pool is running? Are the little bubbles blowing out of the return lines? All of these can indicate leaks of different types.
It depends on the kind of leak. Does the water drain while the pool lines are closed off? Does if leak faster or slower while the pool is running? Are the little bubbles blowing out of the return lines? All of these can indicate leaks of different types.
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Sounds like a leak on the suction side of your equipment.