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Posted by Brad on November 29, 2006, 1:30 pm
> Brad wrote:
> > I will check to see where the water comes back into the pool. There
> > is no drain in the pool so it is not left open.There HAS to be a drain. It
will usually be in the deepest part of the pool
> if it's a diving pool, and/or the part of the pool farthest from the inlets.
> Otherwise the pumps etc. would have no place to get water for the
> circulation of water.
>
I will double check tonight. I guess I thought the pump got its water
from the skimmer.
> Also, I neglected to
>
> > mention that all the pumps and such are above the pool level so I
> > don't see any way for the water to siphon out at the pump.You're right,
that's pretty unlikely. One thing to keep in mind is: Always
> check water level at the actual water, NOT on top of any cover. I've seen a
> lot of people think their pool has a leak because the cover seems to be
> going down farther, but in reality it was just the cover letting water
> "leak" through on top of it, in which case the cover sort of "sinks" but the
> actual water level doesn't change.
> I'm not saying this is your problem; simply to be sure you measure the
> water level against the side of the pool and not based on the cover itself
> in any way.
>
I am checking from the actual water level to the bottom of the skimmer.
>
>
> > I have seen a couple other posts from people who loose water in the
> > winter but not in the spring/summer. I have not seen a good
> > explanation as to why.Ice movement, once it forms, can do strange things to
pools. You never
> mentioned a pool liner, but your description of the pool sounds like it
> should be the type tha tuses a liner. IFF it has a liner, that's where the
> water leak is going to be, and pretty hard to locate so next spring is
> actually your only choice for fixing it.
>
The pool does not have a liner. The bottom is cement and the sides are
fiberglass (with some type of coating). So far, we have not had any
ice. In fact the winter here (SW Ohio) has been fairly warm. It will
eventually get cold and th e top will freeze, I just want to make sure
that I will not have any more problems then.
>
>
> > So far I have had to replace about 18" of water. Is there any
> > chemical treatment required of the new water I am putting in? The
> > water out of the tap tests fairly neutral.Proper water level is about a foot
below the water inlets or the strainer
> basket opening, whichever is lower. If you get a lot of winter rain, maybe
> even lower but it shouldn't be any lower than about half the height of the
> shallow water walls, in order to keep them in position.
>
> I'd have to agree that it's worth having a pool company take a look at the
> situation if your'e really losing water, for your own comfort and for the
> reasons mentioned by the poster below.
>
> Also, to prevent freezing and breaking, all water inlets, strainer and
> return lines (from the drain) should be plugged at BOTH ends to keep water
> out of them. Normally the plugs will be put into the pool side, antifreeze
> put into the pipes, and then the pump-ends plugged also. If there is water
> in those pipes underground, it will be an expensive spring.
I know the owner did use a pool company to close the pool and they did
put some type of anti-freeze into the lines. I don't know much more
than that but I may have them come back out and look it over with me.
>
> Since the previous owners would have had little reason to do an outstanding
> job of closeing the pool, I'd again suggest having it inspected by a pro for
> the winter. Also I wouldn't be shy about asking the previous owners for
> instructions on what they did when they closed the pool. It might be an eye
> opener.
>
> You never mentioned where you are, so if you won't get a hard freeze over
> the winter it's going to be a non issue anyway. Assuming you have four
> steps, just keep the leve up to the second step and below the
> inlets/outlets.
>
> HTH
> Pop`
Thanks for the detailed response.
BRAD
>
>
>
> > Thanks again,
> > BRAD
>
> >> it is possible when it was winterized they left a stopcock or drain
> >> plug a little open. I would have a pool company come out and check to
> >> make sure the pool was winterized properly and that they can't see
> >> any leaks. It will make any claim against the seller much easier if
> >> you have it checked now vs going back in the spring!
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