Swimming pools may develop leaks for a number of reasons and, if you find you are adding more than two inches of water a week to your pool, chances are there is a leak somewhere. It is important to repair leaks to converse water, heat, and chemicals. In addition, long-term leaking results in washing away fill dirt and undermining the pool’s structural elements.
Leak detection for swimming pools is a highly specialized area within the swimming pool industry. Unless the source of the leak is painfully obvious to the homeowner, this determination is best left to the experts in swimming pool repair in Connecticut.
Some of the most common causes for leaks observed by Treatspools.com include:
1. Structural damage -; Because gunite is very porous, it requires a layer of plaster to be applied on top of the gunite to form a water barrier separating the gunite from the pool’s water. Leaks develop due to plaster that is too thin, allowing water to seep through making contact with the gunite. Fiberglass pools, although nearly indestructible, can develop leaks. When fiberglass pools develop leaks, it is imperative to maintain the water level because the pool’s shell may float out of the ground or pressure from the surrounding soil will cause the pool to bulge inward. Vinyl liners leak due to natural deterioration and environmental exposure. Small punctures can be located quickly and repaired.
2. Plumbing and Line repairs -; Leaks that occur in a swimming pool’s plumbing lines are the often the result of corrosion or ground movement from frost and thaw cycles. The experts at Swimming Pool Repair in Connecticut routinely find and repair leaks in swimming pool lines and plumbing. Leaks that are found in the suction lines often require that the ground surrounding the pool, deck, or equipment be penetrated to access the suction line that is leaking.
Other sources of leaks include pool pumps, underwater lighting, slides, and pool features such as waterfalls or spas. No matter the source of the leak, the swimming pool repair in Connecticut experts will make the repair, often on the first visit. Depending on the nature of the leak and the consequent repair needed, the homeowner will sometimes be referred back to the pool’s builder, especially if it involves specialty features such as waterfalls, rock walls, and whirlpools.
