Atlantic Pool Leak Detection specializes in locating the source of pool water loss using professional diagnostic testing. Pool leaks can originate from several parts of a pool system, including the structure itself, fittings, skimmers, or underground plumbing lines. Identifying the exact source of the problem is the first step toward making the correct repair.
Professional Pool Leak Detection Services
Finding the source of pool water loss requires a diagnostic process that evaluates the entire pool system. A leak may originate from the pool shell itself, fittings installed in the walls, skimmer assemblies, underground plumbing lines, or circulation system plumbing located between the pool and the equipment area.
Professional pool leak detection typically involves a series of controlled tests designed to isolate each component of the pool system.
Leak detection testing may include:
- Pressure testing individual plumbing lines
- Dye testing around lights, fittings, and penetrations
- Evaluating skimmers, return fittings, and main drains
- Assessing vinyl liner, fiberglass, or gunite pool structures
- Reviewing plumbing connections at the pool equipment area
By systematically narrowing down where water loss is occurring, the diagnostic process helps determine the most appropriate repair strategy.
Pool Diver vs Professional Pool Leak Detection Company
Swimming pool leaks can originate from several different locations within a pool system. Possible sources include the pool shell, fittings installed in the walls, skimmers, or underground plumbing lines that run between the pool and the equipment pad.
Pool divers are sometimes used to search for leaks. In many cases, a pool diver relies primarily on visual observation while inside the pool. This approach can sometimes identify easier to notice visible leaks, however, hidden or harder to find leaks are often difficult to locate through visual observation alone and require electronic leak detection equipment.
Many pool leaks do not occur inside the pool itself. A large percentage of leaks develop within buried plumbing lines. These pipes are located underground between the pool and the equipment area.
When plumbing leaks are suspected, the system must be pressure tested to determine whether a line is holding pressure. While many pool companies can perform pressure testing, they may not have the equipment needed to locate the exact location of a break in an underground pipe.
Professional leak detection companies use specialized electronic listening devices to pinpoint the location of underground plumbing leaks. This technology can detect the sound of escaping water within buried pipes and identify where the pipe failure is occurring.
By locating the problem area more precisely, electronic leak detection can reduce the amount of excavation required to reach the damaged pipe. In many cases this results in less disruption to the yard and much lower repair costs.
Because swimming pool leaks can originate from multiple parts of the system, many homeowners choose to work with a professional leak detection company first, so the entire pool system can be evaluated if necessary. Additional information about this process is available on our “We Are More than Scuba Divers” page.
Serving Homeowners Throughout Union County
Atlantic Pool Leak Detection services several areas throughout Union County, including:
- Westfield
- Scotch Plains
- New Providence
- Berkeley Heights
- Plainfield
Additional areas throughout Union County may also be serviced depending on the location and scheduling availability.
Why Pools in Union County Sometimes Develop Leaks
Several factors can contribute to swimming pool leaks in Union County over time. Soil throughout Union County often contains clay and loam mixtures that expand and contract as moisture levels change, which may place stress on underground plumbing lines. Seasonal rainfall patterns and shifting soil conditions can also influence how buried pipes settle over time. When these factors combine with aging pools, leaks can eventually develop within the pool system.
Scheduling Leak Detection in Union County
Atlantic Pool Leak Detection works throughout New Jersey, with most of our pool leak detection services being done in Central New Jersey, including Monmouth County and Middlesex County. Atlantic Pool Leak Detection will provide service for homeowners and pool professionals in Union County based on availability.
To schedule service, contact us or call 732-333-3304.