DIY Pool Leak Detection: The Simple Bucket Test Method

Determine how much of the observed water loss is due to evaporation and how much is due to a leak.

Follow these simple steps below:

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1) Place and Fill a 5 Gallon Bucket in the Pool
​Place the bucket on the pool's steps and fill it with water to match the pool's water level. 
​Mark the water lines on the inside and outside of the bucket.

2) Wait 24 hours
​With the pool's equipment operating normally and auto-fill valve turned OFF, let the bucket sit for 24 hours.

3) Check Results
After 24 hours, compare the bucket's water level to the pool's water level.
​If the pool's water level is lower than the bucket's water level, you may have a leak!