Frequently Asked Questions

Feeling like your pool has a secret drinking habit while everyone blames the sun? There is nothing wrong with wanting to dig deeper! Start with a simple bucket test: match a bucket's water level to your pool's, mark both, turn off the pump for 24 hours, and see if the bucket loses less water than the pool. While this bucket test is ongoing, eyeball your skimmer, returns, lights, and other pool areas for any apparent spots. If a spot looks suspicious, a dye test can reveal if water's being sucked in. After the 24 hours are up, log your results. Then reset your bucket test and run the system on its regular schedule for another 24 hours. If either bucket test screams "leak" or you spot something but can't pinpoint it, don't hesitate to call us. We have the tools to find hidden culprits and save you from constantly refilling and the mounting costs. Trust your instincts; excessive water loss isn't always just evaporation! Please note: Wind can affect water loss.  

Each pools design, features, and surrounding shade will play a major role in the amount of water-loss based on each season. In addition, the depth and surface area of a pool can play a role in the amount of water lost to evaporation. As a base line, Durawise Industry Services performed a bucket test in July of 2020 on 100-degree Fahrenheit day. The pool was fully exposed to the sun with zero shade. This pool was simple with zero water features and basic construction. After the completion of the bucket test, the evaporation measurement and pool water-level were the same level indicating there was no leak occurring during the bucket test duration. This bucket test showed an evaporation loss of two hundred and twenty-four thousandths of an inch (.224”).  That is just shy of one-quarter of an inch (1/4” or .25”) of water per day.  A bucket test may not work with large drop features and unmaintained stone features, because of wind and stone porosity. Again, feel free to give us a call to discuss your project or schedule service. .

 There are a variety of reasons that can cause a swimming pool to leak. Ground movement, settlement, shifting, stress on pipes, eroding, neglect of proper care, and many other factors that can occur over the life of your pool. The simple answer is nothing is built to last forever. There will be maintenance and repair costs during the life of your pool.  It is best to have a savings for renovation and repair costs.  

Our definition of a complete leak detection involves pressure testing every accessible zone to ensure all lines are holding pressure and performing a thorough perceptibility test to identify existing leak conditions. Basically, we are not going to find one leak and conclude the leak detection and bill you full price, without checking the rest of the accessible areas of your pool. Meaning you gain value for your purchase. In addition, you will never be told you need unnecessary leak repairs.  

Our team has a high comprehension of the inner workings of gunite/shotcrete swimming pools and specializes on this type of swimming pool construction. We have had the privilege to work on a variety of pools such as residential resort style pools, complex commercial projects, multi-level multi-family projects, and large HOA pools. Each pool is unique and is treated as such.