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What To Do If Your Concrete Pool Is Leaking

19 October 2021

Adrian Spencer

If your in-ground swimming pool is leaking, it may be because you have a crack or hole in your concrete. It may be difficult to find the hole/crack, but you can tell if you have one as your pool water will begin to go down faster than just your everyday evaporation from the heat or the sun. If you're losing inches of water in just a few days, or you are having to put more and more water into your pool, you likely have a leak. You may also detect a leak by water puddling around the ground around your pool. If you suspect that you have a leak in your concrete pool, you need to find the leak and make the necessary repairs. Read on for tips to accomplish this.

Do A Thorough Inspection

You're going to have to get into your pool to do a thorough inspection. Get in the pool and feel around or look around with goggles on. You're looking for any cracks or holes that water could escape out of. Pay close attention to the corners and around the drain or skimmer opening in the pool, as well as the return opening or around any lights you may have in the pool. These areas are more than likely areas where you'll find a leak, as the concrete here may break down faster. 

Drain Water If Necessary And Make Your Repair

Drain the water in the pool so you have a dry area to work with. You're going to need to fill in any gaps or openings with silicone that can withstand the water in the pool and prevent further leaking. You can also fill in the cracks with concrete patch, but you need to be sure you smooth it out to prevent any rough edges from cutting anyone. If you do have rough edges, sand them down with a metal file. Fill in the openings with the concrete patch and allow it to dry and set thoroughly before you add any water back to the pool. When you fill in a crack with concrete, you need to be sure you remove any loose concrete and use a stiff bristle brush to remove any debris so the concrete properly adheres to the pool wall or floor.

If you have a leak in your concrete pool, you need to find the hole/crack and make the repair to prevent worsening the problem. Hire a professional pool repair service to help you with this type of issue to ensure it is done correctly. To learn more, contact a company like All-American Pools.

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