whats the best way to locate a leak in an inground pool?

Answer 1

This is a very long and tedious answer. Basically we are more interested in where it is NOT leaking to begin the search. If you will e-mail me I will give you step wise directions. Also please say if the pool is vinyl, fiberglass, or concrete.

Answer 2

My father had me take a squeeze bottle of washing bluing-- yes, there is such a thing it was used for decades to "whiten" white cottons-- use a mask and flippers-- cruise the bottom- usually corners of his vinyl inground 20X40X12 pool-- if you think it's a place- squeeze a bit-- if there is a leak-- the bluing will go there. Same principle as the candle test for window air leaks.
good luck

Answer 3

Before you hire a professional leak locator see if you can deduce where you might be losing water. Abnormally high chlorine levels can cause pipes and plastic weir skimmers to crack and leak. (Does the water level fall below the water outlet ports in the pool?) Abnormally low calcium hardness levels can cause paint to chip by leaching calcium from grout and concrete which may enable water to permeate the pool walls or floor. You can also pressure test the circulation pipes to rule that possibility out (don't overdo it with the pressure). You may have recently noticed a sudden change in your pressure gauges which might indicate a compromised circulation pipe. You may notice signs of settling or cracking in deck areas or building foundations which may indicate settling due to water leaks.