Spring is the time of year most of us are opening our swim pools in Allen, TX and a common question we receive from customers is “Why is my pool losing so much water?” . There are some ways you can narrow down the reasons behind your leaky swimming pool. Typically, it’s one of three issues with water loss:

• Leaks in the swim pool plumbing
• Leaks in the swimming pool shell
• Excessive splash out or evaporation from the swimming pool

If you routinely need to add more than two inches of water to your pool per week, you may have a leak. Your pool will lose some water naturally to evaporation, some to splash out, and some to backwashing your filter.

If you routinely need to add more than two inches of water to your pool per week, you may have a leak. Your pool will lose some water naturally to evaporation, some to splash out, and some to backwashing your filter.

Pool leak symptoms resulting from water loss

By far, the most common indication of a leak is that the water level is dropping faster than what is normally attributable to evaporation or splash out. Often, leaks are big enough that excess water loss is obvious. If you wake up to find that your pool has dropped several inches overnight, you know you’ve got a problem! The bigger challenges are the smaller, yet just as serious, leaks that may develop slowly. In these cases it is important to determine what is “normal water loss” and thus avoid wasting time looking for and worrying about a leak that really isn’t there.

To eliminate evaporation or splash out pool water loss as a cause, here is a quick test that can be run on your swimming pool:

1. Place a 5 gallon bucket on the second step or bench seat and fill it with water so that it is exactly the same level as the swim pool.
2. If evaporation is the cause of your loss, both levels should drop at the same rate.
3. If the bucket drops faster, you probably have a thirsty dog – so be sure to secure all pets BEFORE the test.
4. If you have a pool leak, then the pool will drop faster than the water level in the bucket.

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Finding and fixing your leak is the next step

Once you know you have a pool leak, it’s time for action, and that’s where Tropix steps in and takes over! The longer a leaking pipe, liner or pool shell is left un-repaired the more costly the eventual fix will be. An un-repaired hole the size of a pencil tip can result in hundreds of gallons of water lost per day. In addition to the replacement cost of the water, leaks in your pool will increase chemical demands and may lead to more serious structural and mechanical problems. Fortunately, effective leak location and leak repair solutions are available.

You have options. Some pool leaks can be easy to find and fix yourself. In most cases however, a qualified and experienced pool leak professional with sophisticated electronic equipment will be able to provide more efficient and effective pool leak location and pool leak repair solutions that get you back into the water quickly. Why not let Tropix be your choice of expert pool professionals and take the worry off your pool problems this summer!

Whether it’s a leak or just simple routine pool maintenance, Tropix pool professionals are ready to assist your every need. Please give us a call at 972-276-2222 and we will schedule one of our professional technicians to evaluate and assess your pool needs to ensure you have a fun, relaxing, and stress-free summer.

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