Do I Have A Leak?
Do I Have A Pool Leak?
Bucket Test
- Firstly, fill a bucket of water roughly 2-4 cms from the top and place bucket on the pool step
- Turn the pump off. Mark the level inside of the bucket and mark the pool level inside of the skimmer box.
- Turn the pump back on and run as normal for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours turn the pump off and check the levels.
- If they’re the same you do not have a leak, but if the pool has gone down more than the bucket you more than likely have a leak.
Please be aware that this is only a 24 hour period test.
Give us a call for more information or if you have a leak. We will be happy to help.
Swimming pools can lose anywhere from 1 mm – 10 mm depending on the time of the year. This is why we recommend setting up the bucket test. If you know you have a pool leak it is always good to be able to gauge how much your pool is actually leaking.
The main factors of evaporation are the sun, wind and also splashing.
If you have determined you are losing the normal evaporation rate then, great!
But if you have a pool leak, contact us today. We recommend fixing the leak as soon as possible before further problems occur.
Pool surrounds can move and crack if the leak is not repaired straight away. Also movement can cause further leaks to the pool and pool plumbing.
Do not worry if your pool is leaking. We have the latest in leak detection equipment to find and fix that costly pool leak. Our stringent methods in finding and fixing pool leaks makes us the best leak detection company on the Sunshine Coast.
We will attend your property and provide solutions and fixes for all your pool problems. Don’t wait till it’s too late. Contact Elite Leak Detection today.
Is your water bill higher than normal? Unsure if you have a water leak? We recommend checking out your water meter.
The steps below will indicate whether you have a water leak.
Do I Have A Burst Pipe?
Water Meter Test
- Make sure that there is no water being used at the property.
- Locate your water meter, this is usually at the front of the property.
- Take a photo or write down the numbers on the water meter.
- After 30 minutes go back to the meter and compare.
If the numbers are the same you do not have a leak but if the numbers have changed then you have a leak.
Contact us today for more information or if you have a leak. We will be happy to help.
There are also helpful tips on the Unity Water website regarding checking for leaks.
If you determine you have a water leak we recommend contacting Elite Leak Detection straight away. The longer you leave the leak unattended the more damage it could cause.
Undermining concrete slabs, water wastage and an expensive water bill are things I am sure none of us want.
With the price of water forever going up and also water shortages it is always good to be water safe.
We hope these tests help you out determining whether you have a leak or not. We believe that honesty is a must therefore we put these tests on our site with pictures so they can be easily explained, the swimming pool is a little obvious.
We pride ourselves on our honesty to our customers and want to save you as much money and time as possible.
You can contact us online or on 0400 555 573.