ENDLESS POOLS D90094 Determining Locating and Repairing Leak Instructions

: September 3, 2024
: ENDLESS POOLS

D90094 Determining Locating and Repairing Leak

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Product Information

Specifications:

Product Name: Leak Detection and Repair Kit
Model Number: D90094
Includes: Liner Patch Kit, Instructions Manual

Product Usage Instructions

Determining, Locating, and Repairing Leak

This product is designed to assist in identifying, locating, and
repairing leaks in pools. Follow the steps below:

Identifying the Problem:

Top off pool to maintain proper water level and monitor pool and
equipment area for evidence of leak.

Probable Causes:

Visible water near pool: Water level not dropping – Use a cover
system to check for leaks.
Visible water near equipment: Water level not dropping –
Tighten or reseal connections.

Solutions:

Follow the recommended solutions based on the probable causes
identified.

Locating Leak In Liner

There are two methods for locating leaks in the liner:

Passive Search:

Turn off power to the pool and continue to chlorinate
water.
Allow the pool to drain until it stops draining to identify the
leak location.
If dye is pulled to suspected location, it confirms a leak.
Proceed with repair instructions.

Liner Patching Procedure

Follow these steps to patch the liner:

Preparing Patch:

Cut a patch larger enough to cover the hole/tear in the
liner.
Apply glue to one surface of the patch.

Applying Patch Above Water Line:

Apply patch directly to the hole/tear in liner.
Repeat steps with another piece of patch material for
blending.

Applying Patch Below Water Line:

Fold patch in half (glue to glue).
Immerse patch and apply to hole/tear in liner.
Repeat steps with another piece of patch material for
blending.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I know if there is a leak in my pool?

A: Monitor the water level and look for visible signs of water
near the pool or equipment area.

Q: Can I use any patch kit for repairing the liner?

A: The Endless Pools supplied liner patch kit is recommended,
but standard wet/dry patch kits can also be used.

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Determining, Locating, and Repairing Leak

Description
This document is intended to provide guidance in assessing the presence of a leak in a pool, how to locate the leak, and how to repair. Identify the problem and follow the probable causes and recommended solutions.

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

WATER LOSS WITH NO WATER · VISIBLE NEAR POOL OR EQUIPMENT

Likely water loss purely due to · evaporation, splash out or carry out.

Top off pool to maintain proper water level and monitor pool and equipment area for evidence of leak.

VISIBLE WATER NEAR POOL

Water level not dropping

· Possibly splash out, carry out or · Inspect location after the pool has not been

water removed from pool with

used for a few days. If dry, no leak present.

use of cover system.

· Environmental: ground water, rain water or sprinklers.

· Inspect location during dry spell and/or disable/redirect sprinkles.

Water level is dropping

· Compromised thru-wall penetration (suction/return fittings, light lens, hydrotherapy jets, etc).
· Leak in pool liner

· Starting at the area closest to where the water is visible, gain access to all thru-wall penetrations by removing skirting/finish work. Inspect any and all for evidence of drips and/or water stains. Review installation guides or call for assistance in sealing a leaking fitting. If all fittings are dry and water is seeping out from underneath the steel pool panel, proceed to next cause.
· Liners are easily patched once the source of the leak is located. Refer to procedures in APPENDIX A to locate the leak in the liner. Refer to APPENDIX B to patch the liner. If all methods fail, consider liner replacement.

VISIBLE WATER NEAR EQUIPMENT

Water level not dropping

· Environmental: ground water, rain water or sprinklers.

· Inspect location during dry spell and/or disable/redirect sprinkles.

Water level is dropping

· Loose or compromised plumbing · Trace water to source. Review installation

connection.

guide or call for assistance to tighten or

reseal connections. Inspect plumbing with

system on and off.

· Compromised equipment

· Trace water to source. Call for guidance on equipment repair/replacement or visit the site myendlesspool.com to purchase replacement.

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Determining, Locating, and Repairing Leak
APPENDIX A – Locating Leak In Liner
There are two ways to locate the leak in a liner, a passive search and an active search. A passive search is letting the pool drain until the water level reaches the compromise and then inspecting the liner at that level. An active search requires being in the in the pool with goggles, inspecting the liner and plumbing fittings.
PASSIVE SEARCH 1. Turn off power to the pool. Continue to chlorinate water. 2. Allow the pool to drain until it stops draining. The compromise in the liner is at or slightly below this level. This pro-
cess can take a while, especially if you have a slow leak. It can be sped up by draining the pool in 6″ or 12″ increments, marking the new water level with painters tape, and observing if the water level is still dropping. If it is, drain another 6″ to 12″. If it has stopped, your leak is at, slightly below or within 6″ to 12″ of the new water level. 3. Once the water level stops, refer to ACTIVE SEARCH below. IMPORTANT NOTES: · If the water level is draining below a step or stair in the pool, remove it. · If the water level is draining below the tops of the return channels, remove the return channel corner covers.
ACTIVE SEARCH Starting your search near where you see water outside the pool, closely inspect any and all liner thru-wall penetrations (lights, jets, plumbing fittings, skimmer cutouts etc.) from inside the pool. Inspect where any steps, stairs and return channels are in close contact with the liner. To confirm if suspected location is actual leak, perform dye test as follows: 1. Ensure water in pool is still and calm as possible (swim current off, filtration system off, etc.). 2. Using red food dye (or reagent # 4 or # 14), release a drop or two underwater as directly adjacent to suspected
leak location as possible. 3. If dye is visibly pulled to and through suspected location, this is a confirmed leak. If this is a hole/tear in liner, see
APPENDIX B on the following page. If this is a thru-wall, call service for guidance. 4. Continue searching for possible additional leaks.

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APPENDIX B – Liner Patching Procedure
The Endless Pools supplied liner patch kit can be used above or below water line. Standard wet/dry patch kits can also be readily found locally or online.
PREPARING PATCH 1. Cut a round or oval patch larger enough to cover hole/tear in liner. 2. Apply thin layer of glue to one surface of patch.
APPLYING PATCH ABOVE WATER LINE 1. Apply patch directly to the hole/tear in liner. 2. Repeat above steps with another round or oval piece of patch material. Consider using a piece of liner sample
material, or a liner cut out left over from installation, to help this second patch blend with rest of liner.
APPLYING PATCH BELOW WATER LINE 1. Fold patch in half (glue to glue). 2. Immerse patch and apply to hole/tear in liner by spreading/unfolding patch in one motion. It can take a few
attempts to get a patch you are confident in. 3. Repeat above steps with another round or oval piece of patch material. Consider using a piece of liner sample
material, or a liner cut out left over from installation, to help this second patch blend with rest of liner.

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