Paul and Evelyn Gavel of Canadian Leak Detection will be attending the 2010 American Leak Detection Convention in Palm Springs, California along with owners of 120 other offices from around the world. Examples of discussions will include things such as advanced moisture control for building structures and the latest in line locating equipment and techniques.
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Keeping Current with the latest Leak Technologies
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Pool & Hot Tub Conference & Expo - Dec 7-10, 2009
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009Come join Canadian Leak Detection at this year’s Pool & Hot Tub Conference & Expo at the Toronto Congress Center located at 650 Dixon Road (Dixon & Hwy#27). Please feel free to approach the booth with any questions you may have. Our reps will be booking service calls directly from the show floor.
Show Information: www.poolandspaexpo.ca
National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week
Thursday, April 30th, 2009National Swimming Pool Foundation April 2009 - National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week
The week before Memorial Day (May 18-24, 2009) has been designated as National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week. The goal of this observance is to raise awareness about healthy swimming behaviors, including ways to prevent recreational water illnesses (RWIs) and injuries. RWIs are illnesses spread by swallowing, breathing in vapors of, or having contact with contaminated water in swimming pools, water parks, spas, interactive fountains, lakes, rivers, or oceans. Injuries at aquatics facilities can occur in or out of the water.
This year’s RWI Prevention Week theme: pool chemical injuries
The theme for this year’s RWI Prevention Week focuses on injuries associated with pool chemicals. Pool chemicals make the water where we swim safer by protecting us from germs; however, these same chemicals can also cause injuries if they are not properly handled. This type of preventable injury leads to thousands of emergency room visits each year. Public pool operators can protect themselves and swimmers by taking these key steps:
- ALWAYS secure pool chemicals: Keep children and animals away.
- ALWAYS read product name and manufacturer’s directions before each use.
- ALWAYS use appropriate protective gear, such as safety glasses and gloves, when handling pool chemicals.
- NEVER mix chlorine products with each other, acid, or other substances.
To access a complete set of prevention recommendations, visit www.nspf.org
Free laminated pool chemical safety poster will be available soon.
Healthy swimming brochures can be downloaded in English and Spanish for free at www.nspf.org/posters.html
If you do not have an access to a color printer you can order them at www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming/brochure.htm
We encourage pool operators to adopt and promote this observance!
Additional online education on chemical safety can be found at http://www.nspf.org/Occupational.html
Courses are offered on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), chlorine, chemical, and flammable liquid safety.
Additional information about Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week 2009 can be found at www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming
Take a Dip without Wasting a Drop
Monday, April 13th, 2009Toronto, 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.
Toronto Swimming Pool Owners - Avoid Fines!
Friday, March 27th, 2009Taken from the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada’s website:
Toronto Storm Sewer By-Law Update: Be Aware that it is currently illegal to pump water from a swimming pool into a City of Toronto storm sewer. Pool companies and consumers are subject to a $5,000 fine per incident. The City of Toronto, in conjunction with the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada and the Metropolitan Toronto Conservation Authority have developed some pending legislation that will change the way we remove water from a swimming pool. The legislation is designed to protect the environment and allow swimming pool companies to pump swimming pool water to storm sewers again. However, the pending legislation is not expected to be passed until early July 2008 and will be enforced immediately. Until that time, no pumping of swimming pool water into a storm sewer will be allowed.
Note: Current legislation does not affect the pumping of water from the top of a pool cover in the Spring. Pool cover water is deemed natural and can be pumped into the storm sewer provided it is debris free. Also: Water that can be pumped onto and contained on a consumers lawn or water that can be pumped into the sanitary sewer is not governed by these new criteria. Pending New Legislation: The pending new legislation will dictate the condition of the water that can be pumped into the cities storm sewers. As part of the legislation, the Pool & Hot Tub Council will produce a document and make training available to assist swimming pool companies to attain compliance once the legislation has passed.
-Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada
www.poolcouncil.ca
A courteous reminder: Canadian Leak Detection is able to perform most repairs without draining your pool.