Atlantic Pool Leak Detection provides pool leak detection in Hillsborough Township, NJ and throughout Somerset County. We locate leaks in vinyl liner, gunite and fiberglass pools, including leaks around lights and stairs and in underground pool plumbing.
At one Hillsborough vinyl liner pool, the customer had been dealing with water loss for two months before we arrived. The pool was losing approximately 1 inch of water per day. We electronically tested the liner, located four holes and dove the pool to patch all four.
Four Liner Holes Found After a Previous Diver Couldn’t Find the Leak
The customer told us he had already hired another company whose diver spent approximately 1½ hours in the pool without finding the leak. Three weeks after that visit, he called us. He ended up paying twice to get his pool leak problem resolved.
Electronic liner testing helped us locate the four holes that the previous diver did not find. Once we identified the holes, we accessed them underwater and patched each one. This job shows why diving experience alone is not enough. The right testing equipment and methods helped us locate the holes the previous diver did not find.
Vinyl liner leak detection and underwater repairs at a Hillsborough, NJ pool where four holes were located and patched.
Read our Hillsborough vinyl liner leak case study for the full account of the customer’s water loss, the previous diver’s visit and our testing and repairs.
Electronic Liner Testing and Underwater Repairs
A hole in a patterned vinyl liner can be difficult to spot by looking around the pool. Electronic testing helps us locate liner leaks that can be missed during a visual search.
Finding holes in a liner does not automatically mean the liner needs to be replaced. We perform vinyl liner leak repairs when the damage and the surrounding liner condition allow an appropriate patch. At this Hillsborough job, we patched all four holes underwater.
How We Test Pools and Plumbing in Hillsborough
Start With the Water Loss
We ask how much water the pool is losing, how long it has been happening and whether the loss changes with the pump on or off. Previous repairs, liner work and earlier leak detection visits can also help us understand what might be going on.
Test the Pool and Its Components
The testing depends on the pool and the symptoms. We may use electronic liner testing, dye testing and underwater access to check the liner or shell, skimmers, lights, return fittings, stairs and other potential leak locations. A vinyl liner pool can also leak through its fittings or plumbing, so the pool type alone does not identify the problem.
Test Plumbing and Locate Underground Leaks
When plumbing is a possible source of water loss, we pressure test individual plumbing lines to determine which lines hold pressure. A failed pressure test identifies a leaking line; additional testing is needed to locate the break in the line.
We use specialized listening equipment when pinpointing an underground plumbing leak. This helps narrow down where digging or opening up the deck may be needed. Underground plumbing repairs are scheduled separately from leak detection.
When a Previous Leak Detection Visit Has Not Solved the Problem
If your pool is still losing water after an unsuccessful leak detection by another company, the problem still needs to be found. Let us know what the previous company tested, what they reported and whether any repairs were attempted.
At the Hillsborough job, the customer told us that the previous diver did not find any leaks. Our testing of the liner electronically located four holes that we patched underwater.
Information to Gather Before Your Appointment
Record the water-level drop over a specific period of time, and note the pump schedule. Tell us how often you are adding water and whether the water loss changes when the equipment is off.
A bucket test can help compare pool water loss with evaporation. A pump-on/pump-off test can provide more information about the pattern of water loss. Neither test will locate a pool leak. Review our instructions for preparing your pool for leak detection before the appointment.
Pool Leak Detection in Hillsborough and Somerset County
Randy and Ryan operate Atlantic Pool Leak Detection as a father-and-son team with more than 20 years of combined pool leak detection experience. We work with homeowners, pool service companies and contractors in Hillsborough and throughout Somerset County. We focus on finding and fixing pool leaks.
Schedule Pool Leak Detection in Hillsborough, NJ
If your pool is losing water, call Atlantic Pool Leak Detection at 732-333-3304 or contact us online to schedule pool leak detection in Hillsborough, NJ.
Finding pool leaks is what we do.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a diver miss a leak in a vinyl pool liner?
Yes. A visual search may miss holes that are difficult to see. At this Hillsborough pool, the customer reported that a previous diver had not found the leak. Our electronic liner testing located four holes, which we patched underwater.
Can a vinyl liner pool have more than one hole?
Yes. We found four holes in this Hillsborough liner. Finding one hole does not establish that it is the only leak, so testing should not stop after locating one hole.
Do you need to drain a pool to patch liner holes?
Most liner repairs are completed underwater. At this Hillsborough job, we dove the pool and patched all four holes. The repair options depend on the damage and the condition of the liner.
Does losing 1 inch of water per day identify a liner leak?
No. The amount of water loss does not identify its source. A liner, fitting, light, skimmer or plumbing line may be responsible. Testing is needed to determine where the water is going.
Do you also test underground pool plumbing in Hillsborough?
Yes. We can pressure test individual plumbing lines and use specialized listening equipment to help locate confirmed underground leaks when conditions allow. Underground plumbing repairs are scheduled separately.
