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eyemleaky
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![[*]](./images/corporate/default_icon.gif) posted on 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.
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robassetto
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posted on 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
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hinejs
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posted on 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
www.FLLeisure.com
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1215
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posted on 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!
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brehmcon
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posted on 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 ?
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4Leakman
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posted on 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! 
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windsorleakdetection
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posted on 11-9-06 at 07:53 PM |
Check the ground wire.
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lukepools
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posted on 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.
__________________
Luke Norris
President/CEO
luke@lukepools.com
Luke Pool Service
Tucker, GA
www.lukepools.com
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