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Ask the Leak Specialist – June 2010

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Our question comes from Claudette in Missoula, Montana. She writes:

I have a large (man-made) pond in my back yard. While I believe it’s leaking, I don’t know for sure. Can it be tested?

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Dear Claudette,

Absolutely. Modern leak detection technology has made it possible to test large water-holding structures such as ponds and fountains for leaks.
Depending on the amount of the water loss, the size of the circulating system, and the condition of the pond interior, an experienced and well-equipped leak detection company (like American Leak Detection) can give you a summary and estimate of the work involved and thereafter locate leaks in the pond.

APSP 2009 Tradeshow

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

American Leak Detection enjoyed participating in the 2009 APSP tradeshow in Las Vegas.

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We spoke to many professionals in the pool building and maintenance industry and enjoyed the conversations and stories of pool issues. Many of you had similar questions about our business including the following:

Q: Does American Leak Detection sell equipment?

A: We provide the leak detection service so you can stay focused on your customers and business.

Q: Does American Leak Detection repair pools?

A: Our service may vary from office to office, however for the most part, we offer minor repairs on pools such as separation repairs and minor cracks in the structure. Some American Leak Detection locations offer additional repair services such as skimmer replacements, skimmer throat repairs, pool plumbing repairs under the deck, and polymer crack injection repairs. If you or the homeowner prefers to make the repair, we are happy to locate the leak and “mark the spot.” We don’t handle massive repairs such as pool re-plastering or vinyl liner replacement. Contact your local office to find out their repair service offering.

Q: Does American Leak Detection have a location near me?

A: We are in 39 states, and cover most areas. We also have 17 international locations. You can find an office near you on our website using the zip code finder, or on our local listing page at: http://www.americanleakdetection.com/franchisee-locations-by-state.php

Thank you for stopping by our booth at the APSP tradeshow, and we look forward to seeing you next year at APSP 2010.

Gunite Swimming Pool Repair Explained

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

What is gunite?

Gunite is a mixture of cement, sand, and water that is sprayed on a surface under pneumatic pressure.

Gunite, along with a rebar frame, is used to create the structure of the pool. Plaster is then applied to create a water barrier. Gunite is porous and should not be used by itself to construct a pool. There must be a water barrier between the porous gunite and the water. If the plaster is not thick enough, it could allow water to seep through the gunite. This will result in water loss that is difficult to isolate without draining the pool. There are methods for repairing a pool that is not properly sealed with enough plaster.

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American Leak Detection at BOMA 2009 in Philadelphia

Monday, July 20th, 2009

boma-2009-tradeshowThe BOMA International Conference and The Office Building Show was held in Philadelphia “the city of brotherly love” on June 29-30, 2010. Philadelphia, whose name translates from Greek to Brotherly Love, hence its naming by William Penn.

The exhibition ran for three days in between lectures. Total attendees for the conference were 2,379, with 86 attendees visiting the American Leak Detection booth. Of those that visited, 20% had immediate leak detection needs. The B-Environmental line of eco-friendly products and services also caught a lot of attention, much of which was from the Midwest and East Coast.

Look for American Leak Detection at next year’s show in Long Beach, June 27-29, 2010.

Water Scarcity – Transboundary Environmental Management

Monday, March 30th, 2009

by Stan Berenbaum

A recent Arava Transboundary Environmental Management seminar at UCLA focused heavily on regional water leak detection as a means of minimizing water losses in the Middle East and reducing resulting tensions over water rights.

UCLA Royce Hall

UCLA Royce Hall

The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, a Middle East environmental teaching and research program, recently held a series of seminars in the United Sates on Transboundary Environmental Management. As president of American Leak Detection (ALD), an international franchisor and leading provider of non-invasive water and other leak detection services, I attended as a supporter and sponsor of the seminars.

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