Frank and Jacque talk about how to identify some common leaks in your pool.
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00:00 Introduction
12:10 Leak detections
12:37 bucket test can help you determine if you actually have a leak
13:06 certain parameters of the LSI can help you verify if your pool is losing water through a leak. Calcium, CYA, and TDS levels can help identify a leak.
21:00 most leaks are easily repaired, but some leaks can be very costly
22:00 if buying a home with a pool, Frank recommends hiring a local pool professional to inspect the pool.
24:44 a leakalyzer is an excellent tool used by some pool pros that can quickly confirm if a leak exists or not.
26:00 skimmer throats are the most common leak we find on swimming pools in North Texas. Dye test is a good method of identifying skimmer throat leaks.
28:18 a good permanent fix or leaking skimmer throats is a skimmer injection
35:24 faulty backwash valves are a common source of water loss and are usually can be easily repaired.
39:40 light niches and conduits are a frequent source of pool leaks
44:00 this episode is dedicated to Frank and Jacque's life friend Kenny Clark. Kenny recently passed away. He was a wonderful person who knew no limits on how far he would go to help a friend. He was a true blessing to everyone fortunate enough to know him.