First check the pump & pipes around the pump to make sure there is no visible water. Check out the factors and test to see what's causing the water loss. Is it a leak or just simple evaporation? The average residential swimming pool in the United States contains between 18,000 and 20,000 gallons of water. Aboveground pools that have a vinyl liner are what I would consider to be the entry level pool into the "professional quality" category, so this is where we will start. It's natural for your pool to lose some water to evaporation, some to splash out, and some to backwashing your filter. Your pool is "most" likely to lose water "while" the pump is running. Even with water bags and a tarp you will lose the tarp which is only worth a hundred or two. This article should help you in doing these tasks. I talked to 2 pool guys today. My father replaced the safety cover last year with solid covet with bags and it is still losing water weave did the dye to check for leaks and could find anything. This almost always damages vinyl liners. ... Post by Guest » Sat 03 May, 2008 07:15 . Causes of Winter Water Loss. Do You Think Your Liner is Leaking Through the Winter on Your Above Ground Pool??? I have an above ground and I lose alot of water every year over the winter too. Is it a leak or just simple evaporation? But again, if you have a vinyl liner pool, the water may leak down to a point where it does not support the ice cake, and it will eventually crash down into the pool. If I lose too much, I will have the guy come over and try to find a leak for $85. ? Florida may have cold weather during part of the winter, but the temperatures warm up quickly when the days get longer in the spring. Pools can lose water during the winter. We hope we can help you troubleshoot your water loss woes and help you find the source of the issue so that it can be resolved quickly and efficiently. But during the wintertime, water loss can be caused by: Re: How much water evaporates in winter, if any ? Because of that, it is also difficult to do a repair. 3 of the straps had broken because of the snow in February so there was about a 3 inch by 8 foot gap on the one side which was a way for water to evaporate for the last 3 - 4 months that had never been there in the past 7 years. We see it every day: pool owners calling frantically because their pool is losing more than they ever remember. Water leaks are not only a nuisance in the swimming season, but they actually are much more mischievous and detrimental in the winter months. Turn on your pool's filter pump and examine the pipes or plumbing of the backwash or waste line for leaks. The water level in your pool is dropping. Underneath a snowy pool cover, it's sometimes hard to spot, but a winterized pool leaking water is never a good thing. The water will pass through a chlorinator in some pool filter systems. Water on the pump room floor is an indication of a leak if the pool loses water in the winter while the motor is on. For a 20 by 40 foot pool, an inch of water amounts to 500 gallons - roughly, a … I am going to fill it and see what happens. First check the pump & pipes around the pump to make sure there is no visible water. And ever since the pool has been leaks water only in winter months. Every gallon of water that evaporates from a pool takes with it 6000 BTU’s of heat in the process - and a typical uncovered pool loses 1 to 1½ inches of water a week through evaporation. Without the water level in the pool to support the ice sheet above it, a leaking pool can … Much like a leaky hot tub, having a pool that seems to be mysteriously losing water can be a serious problem. The check valve is designed to keep the water from dropping down to the pool water level in an elevated spa (which is how most pools with spas are designed). It seems normal. Just curious: How much water did you lose especially the guys from Albany? Keep in mind that leaks in swimming pools are almost inevitable at some point and are usually easily repaired. Our experience shows that a pool with no heater and no waterfalls or water features can lose as much as a quarter inch per day, averaged over several days. I’ve heard pool owners say things like, “My pool only leaks in the fall” and “My pool was leaking and then it stopped.” These types of statements usually tell me that it probably doesn’t have a leak and is instead losing water due to evaporation. How to Find a Leak in Your Swimming Pool. Your pool is "most" likely to lose water "while" the pump is running. Because of that, it is also difficult to do a repair. Check out the factors and test to see what's causing the water loss. I took my solid cover off of my 18x36 inground pool this past Saturday. The average residential swimming pool in the United States contains between 18,000 and 20,000 gallons of water. Thanks Brian These entry level swimming pools are the only type of pool which you can drain and pack away for the winter. If you see mist coming from the pool, there is a high chance that pool water is evaporating at night due to the difference in temperature. Finding leaks in your pool can be difficult. Determining the Cause of Swimming Pool Leak or Water Loss. First thing that you need to consider is to determine whether your pool has leak – or simply doesn’t have.