How To Find a Pool Leak Like a PRO! (pt. 1)

In this video we discuss the different types of leaks that can occur in a pool and how you can go about finding them. The process of discovering a leak can be very complicated as every situation is different. This video serves as a basic guide to give you a better understanding and point you in the right direction.

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[sergii_swimming_pools]

Might be the best video on Youtube explaining pool leaks and variety of causes. I just started to look for pool leaks in my pool.

[republic]

Who could possible give this video a thumbs down?!? It was perfectly done!!! Bravo to an amazing job! Going to start utilizing what you taught me right away to isolate my leak.

[uhlspetznaz]

Man this video delivered! I've been working on figuring out where my leak is at and this seriously helped. Hurricane Harvey destroyed a lot here in Houston. Luckily my family and I stayed up all night and bailed, mopped, sopped up, water that was trying to flood our house. We used ever single bit of towels, clothing, bed sheets, comforters...ANYTHING that could pick up water. We had water flooding in but also leaking in from the now damaged sun room. Needless to say, it was a bad night for Houston. For us, in the end, our biggest damage was our back yard and pool (which no one covers and isn't qualified for aid). The water level was above our pool which meant our backyard was now our pool and eventually the weight of the water cracked and broke the concrete. Right below this broken slab of concrete is a return line and the water settles at that level any time after we have rain. Next time it rains I am going to plug that one line and see if it drains.

Anyways, all that to say, thank you for the information. It's something I haven't been able to tackle but now I am pretty confident in being able to find the problem area. Here's hoping I can get it fixed without spending too much and that my family will be able to enjoy the pool again this summer.

[TheWannaramble]

this was the best "find the swimming pool leak" video I have found - great explanation

[elonmask]

Fabulous video Mark, I have been working on and building pools since 1986, and
I give your video 5 out of 5 inflatable palm trees 🌴 🌴 🌴 🌴 🌴

[helenselvey]

A great video to explain to the lay person what they need to look for in determining where a leak may be. Very clear, simple explanation and a great help, thanks.

[JohnAllred-sj]

Best video I've seen in regards to determing where I might have my pool leak. Now I just have to go out and check each possibility so I can call my pool repairman and give some good history

[mehaffey]

Very informative, your diagram really gave me a sound understanding of how my pool is plumbed and works. Thank You!

[owenw]

Top shelf instructions. I love YouTube, and i love you. You’ve saved me thousands. Mark! Your the man!

[kennethbuck]

Wow. Simply the best explanation/directions on how to systematically and quickly find a leak. Even with the low tech drawings (which are awesome), this is by far the best!

[josejaime]

I have an above ground pool and find myself adding water every 4-5 days. Thanks for this info! Will start testing to see if i can find out which type of leak I have

[RH-qklt]

This tutorial is unfortunately, exactly what I need. Just bought a pool home in Florida, two weeks after taking possession I found the pool leaked. I'm heart broken but trying to stay positive and this video helped just a bit with that.

[Taylor-kdlr]

This was an absolutey outstanding video. By far the best I've seen. Thankyou very much for this!

[ericabyrdlong]

Thanks for this. My pool water level drops way past the skimmer when not running.

[Dan-TheHandyMan]

An excellent explanation of determining a leak. Thank you. Found my leak in the skimmer. Small hole

[Regiom-vpju]

This is helping me immensely understand how to tackle and be informed about my pool leak and proceed by myself or at what point I need a pool professional.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and may God give you abundantly a whole lot more!

[AndreiKiss-sgks]

I have been watching all Mark's movies and I am really impressed with the details and with his level of knowledge . I am working to find leaks on my pool ..., not easy but I hope with his help I will find
out soon where the leak is. Thank you very much Mark !

[wendiep]

This is the best explanation on how to find the leak in the line. Thank you!

[crystalthompson]

Thanks Mark! I appreciate the information. Our local pool maintenance company (PAP) are crooks and total idiots. I plan to follow your recommendations and will keep you posted.

[debraswearingen]

Mark this is the best video I have seen on finding a leak in pools. Thank you for sharing.