Our new gunite pool is approximately 15'x32', varying from 3' to 5' deep. We are losing about 1.5" of water each day. Our previous vinyl-lined pool only required water every week or so, we're having to fill the new one every couple of days. I am convinced there is a leaky pipe somewhere. Is this water loss normal?
2007-07-10 01:00:20 · 5 answers · asked by zuzu_2u 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Assuming that every thing is equal to your last pool,that is the size depth,the air temp,etc,then you may have a leak. I worked in the swimming pool business for many years. The way we checked for leaks was to shut down the pump and squirt red food dye around where the suspected leaks were. If there was a leak you could see the dye being sucked out. My leak searches always started around the outlets, the skimmer and the light, I hope this helps.
2007-07-17 14:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by petethen2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.van.physics.uiuc.edu and if that wont get you where you need to go then just type in water evaporation rate into your yahoo search engine. As far as your pool goes, it could be an improperly sealed joint or the pool may need to be resealed due to expansion after filling.
2007-07-16 23:17:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is too much. Get after the people that built the pool.
http://appliancequickfix.com/ has a great page on pool water maintenance.
2007-07-10 08:46:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you are and the temps. Drought conditions will cause this to happen.
Check all your pipes and filters anyway, won't hurt.
2007-07-17 16:32:22 · answer #4 · answered by smittybo20 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon the weather and temperature.
2007-07-15 02:57:22 · answer #5 · answered by matt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋