How to Fix Leaking Pool Plumbing

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How to Fix Leaking Pool Plumbing
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• Nothing is more frustrating than a leaky pool.
  There are a number
• of causes of pool water loss that include
  evaporation and splashing,
• leaks in the shell of the pool, and plumbing
  leaks. The most
• troublesome leak is a pool plumbing leak. The key
  to detecting a
• plumbing leak is to eliminate all other causes of
  water loss. Once
• you have found that the source of the leaking is
  the plumbing, you
• can then determine whether you can make the
  repair yourself or
• hire a plumber.

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Below Outlines How to Fix a Plumbing Pool Leak

• 1. The first thing you have to do is make sure
  you actually have a plumbing leak. You should
  check around the filter and pump to see if there
  is any wetness in the area. You can turn on the
  pump and watch for any leaks. There are a number
  of leak detection products available at plumbing
  supply stores and pool supply stores. There is
  one product where a dye is added to the pool in
  areas where a leak could occur such as cracks
  that are visible, drains, light fixtures, and
  skimmers. The dye will be sucked into any place
  where there is a leak. There are also companies
  that can detect a leak using sound detection.
  Once you have eliminated any other cause of the
  leak, you can focus on the plumbing.
• 2. If you discover that the leak is due to a
  plumbing problem, and you feel at ease with doing
  the repair, then you may want to give it a try if
  you think you will not make the problem worse.
  However, for most people, they feel more
  comfortable having a professional do the repair
  as it can be tricky. For instance, the plumbing
  problem may be in an underground pipe. If this is
  the case, the property will likely have to be dug
  up to get to the pipe. It is wise to get a
  professional.
• 3. If the plumbing problem does not seem to be
  underground, you can fill in holes in such places
  as main drain, skimmers, and the water returns.
  Corrosion or ground shifting often cause leaks in
  the pool's plumbing lines. If there is a plumbing
  line leak at a pipe fitting, a plumber will
  likely have to weld a fitting onto the pipe so it
  can be adequately fitted. It is important to be
  aware that applying silicone on the outside of a
  leaky pipe will not fix the leak because the
  water will eventually work through the silicone
  and the leak will start again.

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• The most important thing to know about pool leaks
  is the longer
• they remain unfixed the worse the leak will
  become. It will cause
• even more frustration and expense. If you notice
  any type of leak, it
• is important to find the source and take the
  appropriate measures
• to repair it. If you cannot find the leak, you
  should call a
• professional who will have the expertise and
  equipment to locate
• the leak and fix it without tearing up the entire
  property. A
• professional detection company uses equipment to
  find the exact
• location of the leak and will be able to fix the
  leak quickly and
• accurately so that you can return to enjoying
  your pool.