Smithtown Pool Leak Detection

We dive Pools for Inspection/Leak Detection. We identify holes in liners and dye test suspect spots like gaskets at steps, skimmers & return fittings. We repair/seal/patch/fix those leaking areas. In most cases we can stop all leaks. In rare cases some liners are beyond repair. If you need a new liner, in most cases we can slow down your Leak(s) for the remainder of the season. This gives you more time to shop for a New Liner replacement.

We first identify what pipe(s) are leaking by pressure testing the pipes. Once we determine which pipe(s) Leak then we go about precisely locating or pinpointing those underground Leaks. We usually can locate those concealed leaks under Patios or decks etc. with High Tech electronics like helium detectors or sonar/microphones. We mark the suspected Leak areas and then your pool company can do the Leak repair or we can recommend a Pool co.

Leaks can be repaired underwater. Whether it is holes in a vinyl liner or minor cracks in a gunite pool, those leaks can be repaired by a diver underwater. Light leaks or leaks at gaskets also can be sealed, or patched in most cases.

Skimmer Leaks are most common in gunite pools where the skimmer meets the sidewall of the pool, Vinyl liner pools (especially older liners indicating older gaskets) sometimes develop Leaks behind the faceplate where the gasket meets the liner & skimmer. In both liner pools & gunite pools, leaks can happen inside the skimmer itself due to cracks. We can repair all with epoxy.

Diagnosing where the leak is not a very difficult process initially. First we attempt to determine if the leak is in the interior of the pool or the piping. We want to see if you loose more water with the pool pump on or off. Once this is done then we decide on whether an underwater dive or pressure test is needed.

We use electronic microphones and helium detectors to precisely locate under the ground pipe Leaks. Some companies use a scanner (typically the Anderson Leak Trac) to electronically find liner Leaks. We have been there done that. We feel we can do a much better job the old-fashioned way by scuba diving and repairing your liner. We can explain our rationale to you.