Determining Pool Leaks

COMMENTARY

• Ian explains the process of finding pool leaks in the shell and decking using sonar technology
• Two different types of leaks
  • Structural leaks
  • Plumbing leaks
• Common plumbing leak is an autofill feed line. Yet Ian explains constant running could mean a pool leak

CALLER

• Jan’s water bill has gone up $10 the past 2 months. She did the water company’s test on her meter and doesn’t show a leak. No pool but suspects an irrigation leak. Ian suggests a check of the irrigation timer

Detecting Leaks Not Visible

COMMENTARY

• Biggest water waste is not adjusting irrigation timers for summer and winter
• Leak detecting in the pool takes about 4-5 hours using scuba gear
• Based on age of the pool and plumbing they can advise to repair or renovate
• A lot of leaks move down into the soil. Not visible to the surface
  • Irrigation drip poly line tubing leaking in ground
  • Valve solenoids not closing property
• Ian suggests upgrading to longer lasting PVC instead of black poly line tubing

Takeaways

COMMENTARY

• Most common home leaks is the toilet flow. Flapper not closing or autofill not shutting off completely
• Another leak issue can come from the Reverse Osmosis system
• Keep in mind even if you’re water use is stable, water rate increases play into the bill
• Gratifying to see how much water is saved throughout the Valley

CALLER (not aired)

• Wendy’s water provider alerted her that she was using 1000 gallons going thru the toilet.