Pool leak detection isn’t an easy task. Unless you’re a professional, it’s easy to miss certain key warning signs. That’s why at Waialae Plumbing & Construction in Honolulu, HI, their plumbers use innovative tools and techniques to find out if a pool is leaking.

Their leak detection methods include the following:

• Pressure Test Pipe: Plumbers use pressure test pipes to identify leaks in a building’s plumbing lines. This tool can also be used to test a pool’s lines and pipe runs. Although the process of using one is slightly more complicated, the essential principle behind it is the same principle behind testing a tire’s air pressure. Attach the test pipe, find the PSI, and determine if it’s lower than it should be.
• Listening: The pressure test determines if there is a leak. The next step in leak detection determines where exactly the leak is. Specialists use listening devices which amplify the sounds in the pipe, helping them to hear the leak and find out where it is.
• Surveying the Structure: Cracks in the foundation or tile of a pool could be both a cause and a symptom of a pool leak. Thus, leak detection specialists often conduct a basic visual survey of the pool surface for any signs of damage. If they notice any cracks, especially if they haven’t been there long, it could be a sign of a leak.
• Checking Light Niches and their Conduits: Pool leaks are often the result of leaking light niches and their conduits. When the conduits aren’t fully sealed, they’re vulnerable to cracks due to freezing damage or shifting ground. If your water level has dropped below your light fixtures, a leaking conduit may be the cause of the problem.

If you suspect your pool is leaking, get in touch with the experts at Waialae Plumbing & Construction, offering leak detection, drain cleaning, and bathroom remodeling services in the Honolulu, HI, area. Contact them online for more information, or call (808) 735-8595.