Toronto, Ontario (Grassroots Newswire) April 13th, 2009 — The mercury is rising and that can only mean one thing - it’s time for some fun in the sun! But before local residents dive in for their first dip into the backyard pool, Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto and North and Eastern Ontario is encouraging them to properly prepare their pools for the swimming season.
“Residential swimming pools provide hours of family fun, but they can also leak, which can cause high water bills and damage to surrounding property,” said Paul, owner of Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto and North and Eastern Ontario. “Environmental factors such as humidity, wind, and air as well as water temperature can all impact a pool’s water level, but members of the local community should be aware of a few telltale signs that may indicate there’s a problem with the pool.”
According to Gavel, if a homeowner must add water to the pool more than once a week or if they notice that the pool deck is sinking or lifting, then a water leak may be present. Air in the pool system or faulty pool equipment are other warning signs there may be a leak.
Gavel goes on to say that if local residents suspect a leak, they can use the company’s Bucket Test to test their pool for leaks. Steps to perform the Bucket Test are:
1. Bring pool to a normal level.
2. Fill a five gallon bucket with pool water about three to four inches from the top.
3. Place bucket on the first or second step of pool.
4. Mark water level on inside of bucket.
5. Shut off pump and mark pool level on outside of bucket.
6. Resume normal pump operation - make sure auto/manual fill valve is off during test.
7. 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.
“If after performing the Bucket Test, local residents suspect their pool may have a leak, they should call a professional right away,” said Gavel. “We want members of the community to have a leak-free, safe and enjoyable pool season.”
Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto and North and Eastern Ontario sets the standard for non-invasive leak detection for residential, commercial and municipal markets using proprietary methods and technology, Gavel said. The company’s experienced specialists use state-of-the-art equipment and methodology to locate concealed pipe leaks.
For more information about Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto and North and Eastern Ontario, please contact Genaro Hernandez - Mgr at 416-630-1717.
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