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الاثنين، 10 أكتوبر 2016

8 Easy Steps To Follow When Doing Pool Leak Detection

By Joseph Carter


Leak detection is a type of process that determines any leak that has occurred in any types of system that contains gases and liquids. Some of the methods used in Orange County, CA in detection are infrared, laser technology, and hydrostatic testing. The pipeline networks are considered to be the safest and the most economic mode when transporting gases, oil and some other fluid products. If these are just maintained well, pipelines may impossibly have 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.

The purpose of writing this article is to provide the very simple steps to find out the leaks in your pools. First is examining the heaters, filters, pipe valves, and pumps, examining some moisture on then pool ground or the soil in its surroundings, and examining any separations that may around fittings, skimmers, returns, cleaner line, lights, steps, and corners.

Second, double check the said areas for confirmation. It can be done by marking the water level on skimmers. Check it after 24 hours and mark again the level. If the water looses one fourth of it, definitely, leak is there. And also, it may be done by placing a bucket filled with water and bricks for the weight. Be sure that the water levels from both the inside and the outside have the same levels and mark it. If the water from the outside drops from the line, leak is there.

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, put some dye test solution or pH indicator into the pool. Before doing this, turn off the pump. Then after, check whether the dye is sucked in to the cracks, tears, or gaps. Fifth, fixing it will depend on its location. In skimmers, lights, and liners, you may use a pool putty, caulk, silicone, or patch kits.

Sixth is some leaks may not be determined with those procedures stated above. Professionals can be called if ever this happens. There are a lot of technologies now for detection like compressed air, television cameras, and many more.

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, be sure that the contractor that you will hire has a business license. This can be checked and confirmed from the nearby department in your city or town. Some cities and towns may require a trade license.




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