Monday 31 October 2016

8 Easy Steps To Follow When Doing Pool Leak Detection

By Joseph Carter


Leak detection is process type for determining leaks in the systems used for the passage of any fluids such as liquids and also gases. In Orange County, CA, the commonly used methods in detecting are the hydrostatic testing, infrared, and laser technology. Typically, pipeline networks are said to be most economic and most safe mode being utilized for transporting the the fluid products like gases and also oil. Pipeline networks that are well maintained have a very big possibility of not having any leaks.

Typically, the leaks will occur in areas where there excavation equipment near it. In this case, authorities must be called before excavating for ensuring that pipelines are not present in excavation areas. The most common place where leaks might probably occur is in the swimming pools. However, tools for pool leak detection Orange County are now made available for leaks correction. Other reasons for this problem are sabotage, accidents, or earth movements.

This article will provide you with the 8 steps on finding leaks in your swimming pools. First, check the parts where in leaks are obvious. You may do this in three steps. It may be by checking the pump, pipe valves, filter, and heater, checking the ground if there is some moisture or checking the surrounding areas if there is wet soil, and also, check if there are any separations around skimmers, cleaner line, steps, fittings, returns, lights, and corners.

Second, for a confirmation, double check that areas. You may do this in either of these two ways. One is marking the level of water in the skimmer. After 24 hours, check the mark again and if it looses more than one fourth of the water, then definitely, there is a leak. Two, put a bucket at one step of the pool, fill it with water, and place some bricks for its weight. Make sure that the level of water inside and outside are the same and mark both. So if there line drops on the outside bucket, there is a leak.

Third is determining leak location. Filtration systems must be turned off first and be mindful on the level of water dropping. If it stops on skimmers, problems may be from the skimmer or from the filtration system. Other parts such as the lights, backwash, and drainage, and also some gaps, cracks, and tears must be checked.

Fourth, dye test solutions or pH indicators can be dropped into pools. Before you do this, make sure to turn off pumps first. After, check if the dye is being sucked in tears, gaps, or cracks. Fifth, to fix it is dependent upon the location. For the lights, skimmers, and liners, you can use caulk, patch kits, pool putty, or silicone.

Sixth, some leaks cannot be easily determined by just using those suggestions that are stated above. So in this situation, you may need to call some professionals. Modern technologies now are being invented and are utilized for detection such as special television cameras, compressed air, etc.

Seventh, you also need to understand the basics in plumbing for visualizing what pool techs can do in fixing the problem. The configuration of this is very simple. You just need to know on how the waters are being processed and its way of transportation into the pool.

Eighth is making sure that hired contractors have business licenses. Know confirm it by going to your town or city department. Other cities and other towns require licenses for trading.




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