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![[*]](./images/corporate/default_icon.gif) posted on 1-6-09 at 06:12 AM |
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Leak Check list
Greetings from Australia. I am just about to venture into the leak detection field after almost 5 years of pool servicing and maintenance. I was
wondering if anyone had developed a leak check list and if so would they be prepared to share it. I've done a bit of basic detection but have
realised the potential of the business and what we are missing out on but we would also like to be professional in the services we offer.
Any comments/suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
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| posted on 1-6-09 at 06:30 PM |
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Lance has a leak checklist on plastic cards the pretty much wraps up the entire process. He also has it on the site to download. Give him a call and
he can get you started in the right direction.
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| posted on 1-6-09 at 08:10 PM |
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click on professional resources and then flow charts all the basics are right there. Good luck in your new leak detection business. winter down there
now. what are you pools like down there as far as construction, gunite, vinyl???
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| posted on 8-6-09 at 12:43 AM |
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Hi guys,
thanks for the info. i have already received the cd and flow charts. They are obviously both very comprehensive but wondered if anybody else had
anything that they have developed over a period of time. winter down here is obviously not as cold as you guys get. We don't have the need to
winterize our pools as they don't freeze. The weather where i am is about 10 degrees celicus during the day so most of you would probably describe
our winter as a veritable heatwave!! As for pool types the majority would be either tiled concrete or fibreglass with a smattering of vinyl liners
(just enough to cause me grief trying to find leaks) and some quartzon and painted concrete. quite enjoy reading the forums. Sounds like there are
some pretty good operators out there. Hope to pick your brains soon.
Regards
Dean
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| posted on 8-6-09 at 08:19 AM |
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leak detecting, I have been doing it for several years now. i learn something new everyday. There are a lot of guys in here that have tons of
experience and can give you good guidance. Good luck leak finding down under.
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| posted on 11-6-09 at 05:16 AM |
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Hi guys,
what about something in the form of a telephone check list? I did see it mentioned in a previous thread how it pays to ask lots of questions on the
phone to save a wasted trip and maybe get the client to do a bit of work prior to us arriving
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| posted on 17-6-09 at 04:46 PM |
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The phone is a great tool prior to arrival. I have a "script" that me and my guys use when setting the appointment. One of the most useful
instructions is to make sure the pool/spa etc... is full, clean and clear. Also ask if they notice a greater loss when equipment is on or off and if
the water level stops losing at a certain point (jets, skimmer etc..). As you go along you will find out what works for your business and quizzing
owner or service tech can save a vast amount of time.
Good luck!
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awld
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| posted on 22-6-09 at 04:30 PM |
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Thanks for the advice. I have looked over the plastic cards in greater depth and have sort of worked out a list of questions that i think will work
(along the lines of what you suggested). Time and experience will develop that list I'm sure. On another theme do you guys have a industry mag or
similar that is worth subscribing to?
Thanks again.
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| posted on 22-6-09 at 05:30 PM |
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We have several pool publications but you have to have a wide variety of industry publications on your continent I would think.
Unless you will be locating pool leaks as a hobby, your goal will be to get in, locate leak (and) repair said leak and get out while making a profit
to either reinvest in your business or take a vacation to the States!!
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| posted on 29-6-09 at 11:11 PM |
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We are fairly limited with our publications as most of them are aimed at selling the wares of pool builders and equipment suppliers rather than the
service industry so any publication info would be appreciated.
Hmmmm....make money invest in your business and get the tax man to pay for the trip to the States. Sounds like a plan. Just need to make some money
first.
On that point it would appear that you guys seem to charge similar in US as we will in Oz. Can anybody suggest what you would charge for a crack
repair similar to the one demonstrated on the leak basics cd. Feel free to reply to borderleakdetection@westnet.com.au if you don't wish to divulge
that to everybody.
Thanks
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| posted on 3-7-09 at 09:51 PM |
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When doing crack repair I charge $1500 for the first 10 ft and $200 per extra ft. This does not include any tile replacement or finish pebbletec which
I can sub if the homeowner needs a referance.
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