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Pool Heat Pump Leaking in Parow

Water escaping from a pool heat pump, which can quickly become a significant water loss.

Diagnostic Breakdown

Symptoms, causes and what we do

Symptoms

What you are seeing

  • Wet slab under the unit
  • Dropping pool level
  • Water running from the casing
Likely Causes

What usually causes it

  • Titanium exchanger or header failure
  • Cracked or over-tightened unions
  • Condensate mistaken for a leak
  • Freeze damage in cold snaps
  • Chemically aggressive water attacking fittings
Reyds Solution

What we check and repair

  • Distinguish condensate from pool water
  • Isolate and pressure test the water circuit
  • Replace failed unions, headers or exchangers
  • Review water chemistry and winter protection
  • Re-test the circuit under running conditions
Local Context

Why this happens in Parow

Older homes and light commercial premises with ageing plumbing. Hot dry summers and cold inland winter nights — wide ambient swings across the year.

We see pool heat pump leaking across domestic geyser retrofits, integrated hot water systems, pool plant and commercial installations. The diagnosis is the same discipline every time: prove the fault with readings before replacing anything.

Urgent

What to do right now

  1. 01Isolate the unit at the isolator rather than repeatedly resetting the breaker.
  2. 02Check the airflow path around the unit is clear and look for water beneath it.
  3. 03Note the brand, approximate age and when the problem started.
  4. 04Call 069 268 0988 so we can triage before attending.
FAQ

Pool Heat Pump Leaking — questions we are asked

Pool Heat Pump Leaking? Call 069 268 0988.

Tell us the brand, the error code and what changed. Diagnostic-led repairs on domestic, pool and commercial heat pump systems — from electrical faults and controller failures to refrigerant circuit and compressor problems.