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Closed Valve Setting Still Lets Water Through!...Pool Leaking..

by Denise
(Hamilton, ON)

When I turn my pump to off and my filter valve to closed, water is still entering the pump and I am losing sometimes inches of water overnight!

What is broken and how can I fix it?

Thanks!

Denise

Thanks for your question Denise

Anytime you do troubleshooting, you'll want to first look for the obvious.

Many times a leak from the valve is as simple as a bad gasket or O-ring that needs to be replaced to stop a leak.

If you're uncomfortable in checking for gaskets or O-rings in the valve, the best thing to do is to call a professional pool tech to come out and take a look at it.

Check the pump motor, basket, and impeller for any blockage. Be sure the skimmer(s) and bottom drain are free from debris. You want the water going through the system and have good circulation.

I've written about pools losing water in the links below. There's good info. and some good techniques you can use to see the possible reasons for the leak, where it's coming from, and what to do about it:

Above Ground Swimming Pool Losing Water..Running Sand Filter System..

AIR AND BLOW BACK..LOSS OF SUCTION..

Your pool has two main lines; the suction lines and the return lines. The links above mention them and how to know which side the leak is coming from.

Hope this helps and have a great Summer

Robert

Donation..My Pool Guy..



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