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leak trac 2100
lukepools - 11-9-06 at 10:08 AM

I have the Leak Trac 2100. I am having a hard time trying to figure out how to use it.

I put it in a pool with a leak. I moved the probe around, got a clicking noise, but could never get the clicking noise to get faster. I was on medium setting at 7 and 8.

If anyone has any helpful hints, please contact me.


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windsorleakdetection - 11-9-06 at 07:53 PM

Check the ground wire.

4Leakman - 25-9-06 at 02:47 PM

When you have the device set up in the pool bring the back end of the probe (the unmarked end) up to the emitter (float). As you do this the ticking sound should begin to increase up to a very rapid rate as you get closer. If this is not happening either your ground is bad or, you may need batteries or perhaps there is a problem with the unit! :cool:

brehmcon - 31-1-10 at 11:26 AM

When setting up the LeakTrac, I use the socket for the ladder or hand rail as a grounding point. If not getting a good signal I'll go to a rod in earth. Is this not a good practice ?

1215 - 31-1-10 at 04:24 PM

what a great idea! never thought of that one .is added to my protocol.
can see where it would save some time on obviously newer pools.
don't think it good across the board w/pool with visible deck repairs cause bond ground may not be intact any longer.
also may be loose at equip. pad(a pet peeve of mine)
checkin and bonding at pad may present added value to our services.THANKS BREHNCON!

hinejs - 2-2-10 at 08:33 PM

Seems like hardly ever is it an equipment failure more so the loose connection to ground is your issue Luke.

So many things require a good ground and a secure connection. I also have a peeve against loose or missing bond wire connections at the equipment pad. For example a lot of gas heaters are sensitive if a good bond and solid connection on the ground are not present. Flame sensors have issue with that mostly.

-Jeremy
I fix broken pools, spas, and hot tubs
Florida Leisure Pool & Spa
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robassetto - 5-3-10 at 04:24 PM

i'll use a screwdiver and put into the earth and after i connect the alligator clip from the probe i'll pour water over the screwdriver. it seems to help the connection

eyemleaky - 5-3-10 at 05:49 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by brehmcon
When setting up the LeakTrac, I use the socket for the ladder or hand rail as a grounding point. If not getting a good signal I'll go to a rod in earth. Is this not a good practice ?


i do more locating than leaks here and i can honestly say that getting a good solid ground is the most important part of fault finding and locating.

the input charge is looking for an earth ground and that's what you're locating.

i have learned to never bond to anything but a rod in the ground, and never use a structure or utility for ground.