How to Find a Pool Leak Like a PRO! (pt. 2) | Structural Leaks

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Video Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Surface Cracks/Tears
02:38 - Skimmer Cracks
02:59 - Light Leak
04:41 - Light Repair Options
09:56 - Hydrostatic Valves
12:06 - Gaskets

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Permaseal: Call to Order

Music: zachs_tape

[HallmarkPoolSupplies]

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[josephalexis]

Positive thoughts. You know what you are talking about. You are a master.

[alanbrown]

This is definitely the most professional and informative link about pools ..Mark is a wealth of knowledge and explains every thing step by step . Covers all issues with pools ...and is easily understandable..thank you ..all the very best from Bali Indonesia (British expat).

[fangorn]

Thank you for sharing. Excellent instructions and information. You made my life easier.

[mh]

Very informative Mark. Thank you. Much appreciate.

[jovialjuggler]

Thank You Thank You Thank You For Sharing Your Knowledge With Us! I Was Almost Panicked Thinking The Worst. Now I Can At Least "Try" To Find Where The Leak Is Coming From And Move Forward From There. Wishing You ALL The Best!

[loekloekieloo]

that was very helpful Mark, Thanks a bunch!

[SamFrink]

Excellent videos. Is it possible to have a leak in the robot cleaner line? Our leak seems worse when using the robot.

[jimcetnar]

Thinking I have a leak at my light. Whelp. Time to rent some snorkel gear 😅

[shaoyunwong]

Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful videos. They're super informative 👍. Would you please give me directions on how to figure out which size of cord stopper is fitting for my pool? 1" or 3/4"? Do I have to buy both sizes to try it out? Thank you very much.

[aracenateodoro]

Hello from Miami lakes Florida..good videos🤝

[yljbten]

Another excellent video. If I determine that there is a leak in the light line and if I lower the pool level below the light and seal the line with Permaseal, will there no longer be water in the light line (as there was prior to the sealing)? Is the reason there is water in the light line in your diagram because the original seal failed or because it was never originally sealed? Thanks again for such a good video.

[wdoug]

Ty for video -- Ifin' the pool is leaking around the LIGHT structure would there not be BUBBLES ? or an ink test would indicate. - I am dealing with a broken copper in ground pipe.

[mitserolf]

HI Mark, im new here, im impressed with your channel. didnt know this exist, i live in montreal canada. my question is i have two jets, or pressure out line, and i have a leak, whats the best way to determine which jet line is leaking, thank you very much

[robertmarquez]

Need to know why our vacuum system don't function well, instead throwing out some waste again to the pool.
We are using a Hayward 2420 d.e. filter system. Thank you for your response.

[lauretobadajr]

Hello, great videos, very informative! I have a question regarding the second hole: the plug [to our second hole in one of our skimmers] broke into pieces and is now essentially an open hole. What is the purpose of the plug in the first place, and do I need to replace it?

[thepurplepear]

Is it safe to remove the light fixture? I'm pretty sure that's where it's leaking but I thought that you could get electrocuted if you open the pool light box. What do I need to do to safely put a cord plug in?

[mbushen]

Do you prefer the cord stopper over butyl tape?

[Simon-imzn]

I have an issue with water seeping in through the gunite wall underneath the light fixing, nowhere else does this happen. Was a weak spot created when the pool light casing was put into the gunite shell?

[drewpeterson]

Hi Guys - I have been searching for a leak in my 50 yr. old concrete pool for the past 5 years. The pool was covered in fiberglass during the 80s. I’ve had 2 professional leak companies try and find the leak, but they couldn’t. I lose 1” of water a day. This year I’ve let the water leak down until it has stopped. I may have found it…it could be the light housing. Do you guys have a remote consultation service I could use to get some help with this? I’m an 8 out of 10 on the handyman proficiency scale. I’ve done a lot of repairs to this pool. Thanks for any info!