Leak Detection
B-Blue specializes in Swimming Pool Leak Detection and repair utilizing the latest technologies, all pools are susceptible to leaks, whether old or new, plaster or vinyl. Leaks can be caused by ground movement and settling, aging, even your pets. Fortunately, we have a complete leak detection service to find and repair annoying leaks before further damage can occur to the pool or surrounding area. Call our service department to make an appointment so we can find and repair that leak. When it comes to a regular in ground concrete pool we have our tech come out and do two different kinds of tests to the pool. First test we do is a structure test, and the second test is a pressure test.
Major repairs come with a 1 year guarantee. If we come out and cant find the leak, there is no charge at all, so everything we do is 100% guaranteed. The original detection fee for an in ground concrete pool is $325.00. Nine times out of ten the $325.00 is going to include the detection, the repair and give you a 30 day guarantee. The only time there is any additional cost over the $325.00 is if any major work is required, but its rare.
The Bucket Test
The "Bucket Test" will determine if water loss in a pool is due to evaporation or a leak:
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Bring pool water to normal level. |
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Fill 5 gallon bucket with pool water about 3-4 inches from top. |
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Place bucket on first or second step of pool. |
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Mark water level on inside of bucket. |
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Shut off pump and mark pool level on outside of bucket. |
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Resume normal pump operation. Make sure auto/manual fill valve is off during test. |
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After 24 hours, compare the two levels. If the pool water (outside mark) goes down more than the inside water level, there is probably a leak. |
In case of rain, repeat the test.
Test is not valid after 24 hours.
Structure Test
That's where we dive the pool and test the light, drain, tile, skimmer and grouting. Nine times out of ten that's were we are going to find, and if we do that's good news. Its considered a minor repair, the tech will fix it that day for you and it comes with a thirty day guarantee.
Pressure Test
We test all the underground plumbing. If one of the lines drops pressure that indicates an underground pipe leak, in which case we have electronic equipment that allows us to pin point and locate exactly where the leak is underground to minimize the damage that has to be done to the yard or deck to get to the pipe to fix it. So if on the original visit we determine there is a pipe leak, the tech would pin point leak, give you a bid on the repair cost depending where the leak is located, and then we would come back another day to do the repair. Anything that requires us to go underground and fix broken pipes is considered a major repair. |