Pressure Testing is one way of finding the cause of a swimming pool leak in the plumbing system. Pressure testing: if your plumbing lines are suspect a pressure test may be performed to determine if one of the lines is Read More …
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Swimming pool leaks and Dye Testing
Dye Testing If you discover a potential problem area such as a crack or tear that is visible in your pool you may wan to perform a dye test just to be sure. These convenient syringe style testers allow you Read More …
Case Study: Pool Leaks
There are a lot of questions about swimming pools and water loss. How do you know when you have a leak, and how can you recognize normal evaporation? How do I know if my swimming pool is leaking? Swimming pool Read More …
How to treat different types of algae
A swimming pool with lots of green algae, after a spring pool opening. Swimming pool algae is a common problem plaguing pool owners everywhere. Aside from deterring people from wanting to swim, algae can cause problems in swimming pools. The Read More …
Find a swimming pool leak – step by step
LOOK: Visually check for obvious signs of leaking first. Are there any leaks or drips at the equipment pad? What about the filter, pump, heater or any connections? Is the ground wet anywhere on the pad or around the equipment Read More …
How will a pool professional find my leak?
A leak detection expert will ask a lot of questions and follow a systemized approach to identifying and locating your pool leak. Identifying a pool leak Step 1: The general questions How long has the pool been leaking? When did Read More …
It’s time to order your safety cover
We can’t believe it, but summer is already coming to a close. Our schedule is already starting to fill up with closings, and we get more and more calls each day. We’re also getting lots of calls about safety covers. Read More …
Case Study: High pH Levels and Calcium are causing issues in my pool
Tom recently Asked the Pool Guy this question: The pH keeps rising and the calcium level keeps rising in my pool. Is this normal? What can I do about it? Here are the chemical levels and pool specs that Tom Read More …