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Locating and Repairing Swimming Pool Leaks

If you own a swimming pool, it can be quite easy to notice a leak. Once you have opened your pool for the year, you can easily spot a leak by the water gushing out. Where the leak is coming from though, may be an entirely different story. Sometimes it may be easy to tell, although other times it can be a bit more complicated.

The first thing you need to do, is make sure that the water you see or notice missing is actually a leak. Even though you may think it’s a leak, it could be something else. Basically, there are three causes of water loss with swimming pools - plumbing leaks, shell leaks, and evaporation. You should make sure you know the cause of the leak before you go any further. Sometimes, what you think is a leak could be water lost from splashing - which can easily happen if you have a lot of people diving in your pool.

Evaporation is a common cause of water loss, and there is a way that you can determine if your loss of water is indeed evaporation. To find out, take a large container then fill it full of water and put it on the first pool step. Next, remove some water from the container sitting on the first step, so that the water in the pool and the container are the same level. Now, let the container sit there for a few days, with no one using the pool during the entire time.

When you check back in a few days, the levels should be the same. If they have gone down any, then you know that evaporation from the sun is to blame. If the water that you have in the pool has dropped a great deal more than what you have in the container, you’ll know that you have a leak in your pool.

If you think that the water is going down to a pool leak, you’ll first need to find where the leak is coming from. You should always start looking near the pump and the filter. Along the way, if you happen to notice any wet areas or damp areas, you should trace the water back and see if you can locate a leak. In most cases, the leak will turn out to be a connection with one of the pipes.

If it isn’t a pipe, then it could be a problem with the shell. If you have an aboveground pool, simple look for the hole where the water is coming out of and repair it. On the other hand, if you have a pool that is below ground, it can be a bit more complicated. You can try inspected the shell in the pool, or checking surrounding areas.

Sometimes, no matter how hard you look, it can seem almost impossible to find where the leak is coming from. Keep in mind that if it is the shell, you should always leave it to a qualified professional to fix the problem. Shells for underground pools especially can be very tough to fix, and even harder if you know very little about swimming pools.

In most cases, locating and repairing a leak with your swimming pool is more or less just eliminating causes until you find the right one. Once you have located the problem and know what is causing it, you can decide on whether or not to do the repair yourself or to call a qualified professional and have them do the repair for you.

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Pelican Pool Caddy $24.99 A clever and space-saving way to organize your pool equipment and accessories! The Pool Caddy attaches to any wall, fence or flat surface and neatly stores your brushes, nets, vacuums, hoses and poles, keeping them off the ground and ready for use.Perfect for residential and commercial pools and spas Molded ABS material with UV protection Saves time and money Attaches to wooden or PVC fence, concrete walls, chain-link fence posts, any wall or flat surface Simple installation using two 1-1/2" screws (included) Once installed, simplywrap your hose around the angles and insert your maintenance equipment Has been awarded a United States Utility Patent 6,523,70   

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Junior Varsity Pool Shot Professional Water Basketball System by Pool Shot $479.73 Patented, one-of-a-kind swimming pool sports equipment entirely constructed of rugged UV treated polyethylene backed by a 5-year warranty. The ONLY system with a unique winged backboard design for simple and safe ball return to pool. Stationary rim is positioned 27� from pool deck. Water-filled base for deckside portablility, safety and stability. (No deck attachments needed) Fifteen inch diameter rim with a special galvanized coating manufactured by Gared, supplier to the NBA. Includes a full size vinyl constructed basketball for water use and stainless steel hardware with very easy assembly. POOL SHOT, as seen in Sports Illustrated, MTV Beach House, and Spring Break shows, Hawaiian Tropic’s yearly USA intercollegiate tours and many other pool party events. You’ll be able to slam dunk with the best of the NBA leapers-and get dunked at the same time with this healthy activity for the entire family. POOL SHOT is proudly Made in the USA. SPECIFICATIONS BACKBOARD : Thick-walled UV treated polyethylene construction. 28 pounds in weight. 31� high x 35.5� wide. Three 7.5� 45-degree angled wings with rounded corners. BASE: Thick-walled UV treated polyethylene construction. 23 pounds in weight (empty). Approximately 400 pounds of water capacity. 33� wide x 21� high x 20� deep. RIM/BALL: 15� diameter galvanized, orange powder coated rim with nylon net. Rugged full-size orange vinyl basketball for use. HARDWARE: Stainless steel. ASSEMBLED: Dry weight: 55 pounds, Filled weight: 455 pounds (approx), 30� L x 39� W x 46� H, Rim height from pool deck: 27�, Deck space required at pool edge: 3’ wide x 2’ deep COMPANY PROFILEPOOL SHOT Products is a supplier of very high quality swimming pool sports equipment. We do not sell flimsy type pool toys, rather, we distribute only durable swimming pool sports equipment that will last season after season, year after year.We are the exclusive supplier of POOL SHOT, the one-of-a-kind, patented professional water basketball system for pool side use. Now being used throughout the USA and other parts of the world at residential pools, hotels, resorts, country clubs, municipal parks, camps and military bases.

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Baracuda G2 Inground Pool Cleaner -( W70472 , Zodiac ) $299 Baracuda G2 Inground Automatic Pool CleanerMakes Inground Pool Cleaning Quick & Easy!The Baracuda G2 Inground Automatic Pool Cleaner thoroughly vacuums every inch of your inground pool (including the walls!) quickly and quietly.Removes dirt, debris, bugs and twigs whenever your pump runsSimple design allows easy navigation around corners and obstructionsFeatures a unique Flowkeeper™ valve for peak performance, even with lower horsepower pumpsArrives pre-assembledOnly onemoving part, so its simple and low-cost to maintainIncludes a 2-Year Warranty

Pool Circuits for Older Adults (DVD) $44.73 One of the primary goals when working with older adults in the aquatic environment is to keep it fun, simple, and effective, while ensuring their comfort in the pool. Circuit training is a great way to keep water-exercise participants moving and cognizant of their intensity. Pool Circuits for Older Adults details how to keep these individuals engaged and energized, while providing a workout that is safe and effective. The DVD features recipes for cooking up circuit classes in the pool. The DVD shows shallow, deep, and mixed circuits, as well as interval and alternative circuits. The DVD also explains why circuit and interval classes are a great alternative to standard fitness classes. Among the topics covered: warm-up, circuit #1, circuit #2, circuit #3, circuit #4, circuit #5, and circuit #6. Produced in cooperation with the IDEA Health & Fitness Association.

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