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In ground pool question, do ya'll have to add water during the summer
Posted on 7/31/21 at 6:39 pm
Posted on 7/31/21 at 6:39 pm
New to pool ownership. I'm having to add some water about once a week when the level drops an inch or 2. Is this normal evaporation, or do I have a leak?
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Posted on 7/31/21 at 7:03 pm to indytiger
All good
Posted on 7/31/21 at 7:41 pm to indytiger
Yes if no rain very normal
Posted on 7/31/21 at 8:57 pm to indytiger
That’s normal. Some pools have auto leveling systems that connect to your water line and add the water automatically when it drops below a set level.
Posted on 7/31/21 at 9:32 pm to indytiger
I lose between 1/8” and 1/4” per day in summer when there is no rain. That’s normal evaporation. I lose even more than that at other times of the year on windy days when the humidity is low.
Posted on 7/31/21 at 9:33 pm to indytiger
I have a gunite pool and find when the calcium gets low, that the water level drops quicker. I assume late to be leeching through the unite, but could be totally off base with this reasoning.
We do have to fill it more during the summer months if there is a lack of rain.
We do have to fill it more during the summer months if there is a lack of rain.
Posted on 7/31/21 at 10:14 pm to indytiger
Yes. Plan accordingly when going on extended vacation.
Posted on 8/1/21 at 11:56 am to MamouTiger65
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Some pools have auto leveling systems that connect to your water line and add the water automatically when
My buddy shut his off. He had a leak and took him a year to realize it. When I was building mine, the contactor said he quit putting them in for this very reason.
Posted on 8/1/21 at 4:06 pm to lsu1980
1/4" is pretty normal for me but I feel like it's been closer to 3/8" for the past few weeks.
Posted on 8/1/21 at 4:35 pm to indytiger
Auto system that adds water when it drops
Posted on 8/1/21 at 4:41 pm to indytiger
You will add water regularly during summer months....
Posted on 8/1/21 at 7:06 pm to indytiger
Yes about an inch a week. Actually cools in down just a little bit.
Posted on 8/1/21 at 7:37 pm to indytiger
Well, I dont fricking know. You know why I dont know? Cause no one can fix a leak in pools in Northeast La. My pool has been out all year and will probably not be repaired till the season is over. Because of the delay I now have to buy a new liner and start the search over for a pool guy to put it in. 
Posted on 8/1/21 at 8:19 pm to jeffsdad
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Well, I dont fricking know. You know why I dont know? Cause no one can fix a leak in pools in Northeast La. My pool has been out all year and will probably not be repaired till the season is over. Because of the delay I now have to buy a new liner and start the search over for a pool guy to put it in.
Preach. When I first moved in, I had absolutely no clue how to operate my equipment (the equipment pad and piping is a giant unlabeled clusterfrick). I called 3 different pool guys to come give me a class, clean the pool, and look into installing a propane heater. They all promised to get back with me with prices and such, and never heard from them again. Luckily the old owner came over and explained the system, so I atleast know how to use it.
Posted on 8/2/21 at 9:29 am to indytiger
You can do the bucket test to see if your pool leaks or if water loss is due to evaporation. https://www.americanleakdetection.com/diy-leak-tests/bucket-test/
Posted on 8/2/21 at 10:57 am to indytiger
I do
It can evaporate and then you get air in your lines which cause improper pump action
It can evaporate and then you get air in your lines which cause improper pump action
Posted on 8/2/21 at 11:01 pm to jeffsdad
Check the seam where the skimmer connects to the pool. Very common spot for a leak to occur and pretty hard to find because its in the throat of the skimmer channel.
Posted on 8/2/21 at 11:41 pm to indytiger
Yes. Our water drops about 1 inch per week as long as it's humid.
If it's hot and dry out, it drops faster than that.
If it's hot and dry out, it drops faster than that.
Posted on 8/3/21 at 7:47 am to texn
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You can do the bucket test to see if your pool leaks or if water loss is due to evaporation.
This is the answer.
Put water in a plastic bucket and set it on the top step in the pool. Make sure the water level in bucket is even with level outside the bucket.
Watch it for a few days. If pool is dropping quicker than bucket water then you likely have a leak.
Posted on 8/3/21 at 11:28 am to indytiger
You can get an aftermarket autofiller / connects to hose on Amazon for like $50. That will keep you at the level you set it to
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