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The Bucket Test
The "Bucket Test" will determine if water loss in a pool is due to evaporation or a leak:
- Bring pool water to normal level.
- Fill 5 gallon bucket with pool water about 3-4 inches from top.
- Place bucket on first or second step of pool.
- Mark water level on inside of bucket.
- Shut off pump and mark pool level on outside of bucket.
- Resume normal pump operation. Make sure auto/manual fill valve is off during test.
- After 24 hours, compare the two levels. If the pool water (outside mark) goes down more than the inside water level, there is probably a leak.
In case of rain, repeat the test.
Test is not valid after 24 hours.
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leak detection tips / resources
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Is your pool needing constant refilling? You may have a hidden leak in your pool. Try the seven steps to determine if your pool is leak free. Do-it-yourself 24 hour test. Learn more //- the meter test
Do you have a high water bill? You may have a hidden plumbing leak. Try the seven steps to determine if your property is leak free. Do-it-yourself 30 minute test. Learn more //
- frequently asked questions
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- leak facts
- A 1/8 inch hole in a metal pipe, at 40 psi, leaks 2,500 gallons of water in 24 hours. Learn more //
- signs and symptoms
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- pool safety tips
- Each year, about 260 children under 5 drown in swimming pools. The preventive measures below are essential to protect your family against drowning. Learn more //
- water conservation
- Saving water is like any other habit. The more you do it, the more natural it becomes. Become water-wise, it's fun to find more ways to conserve. Learn more //
- drink tap water
- Consumers can do their part to conserve precious supplies through small, thoughtful changes in their lifestyles and activities. Learn more //
- prevent west nile virus
- It can take as little as five days for mosquito larval to incubate into an adult in stagnant water. Learn more //
- earthquake tips
- When there’s an earthquake, underground pipes in the home shift and move. Learn more //
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