The bucket doesn't have to be in the pool. Just set it beside the pool on the deck. Use something to mark the level on the pool and on the bucket so you'll have a reference mark on each to measure the level of change.
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The bucket doesn't have to be in the pool. Just set it beside the pool on the deck. Use something to mark the level on the pool and on the bucket so you'll have a reference mark on each to measure the level of change.
That is what I did. Put it on the deck next to the pool. They are calling for showers later today and tomorrow. We will see. Every time they have called for rain we've gotten very little.
Did the bucket test. According to my wife (she checked, I'm at work), we lost an inch from pool and two inches from the bucket. I'm more confused.
Leaky bucket? Dog or deer drinking from the bucket? If it's where animals can get to it...they will.
No leaks. No dogs or deer in the yard.
She remeasured. 3/4 inch from the pool and 2+ from the bucket. I wasn't able to put the bucket in the water for the test.
The price I pay for marrying a blonde: I measured when I got home. I lost 1/4 inch from the bucket and 3/4 from the pool. I'd say that I have a leak.