Device to help detect leaks in a swimming pool

Abstract

The invention relates to a sealed document (10), comprising a reference level (14), a water level measurement scale (12) in a swimming pool, this scale having at least two depth ranges (16, 18, 20), a first depth range (16) located just below the reference level (14) and a second depth range (18) located just below the first depth range (16), and marking means (30) allowing connection to a computer system (32) for leak detection assistance. Figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: DEVICE TO AID IN CHECKING FOR LEAKS IN A SWIMMING POOL TECHNICAL FIELD AND PREVIOUS ART

[0001] The invention relates to the field of leak detection, for example in a swimming pool.

[0002] At present, there are hardly any methods other than empirical methods to check whether the drop in the level of a swimming pool is due to leaks in the supply or recirculation system of the swimming pool, or to natural evaporation.

[0003] Moreover, such leaks are generally detected late, and only after a potentially significant loss of water. The issue of optimal water management is becoming increasingly problematic, and it is important to detect any leaks as soon as possible.

[0004] The problem therefore arises of having tools enabling a user of a swimming pool or a technician in the field of swimming pools and / or circulation circuits and / or treatment and / or filtration of swimming pool water to have more quickly information relating to the possible existence of a leak. Description of the invention

[0005] The invention relates first to a sealed document or surface comprising a reference level, a water level measurement scale in a swimming pool, this scale having at least two depth ranges: a first depth range located just below the reference level and extending from it to a first intermediate level, and a second depth range located just below the first depth range, starting from the first intermediate level; and marking means allowing connection to computer means for assisting, or programmed to assist in, leak detection. The sealed document or surface may be equipped with means for attaching it to a vertical surface, for example, the edge of a swimming pool, for example, an adhesive strip.

[0006] For example, the marking means are or include a code, for example of matrix code type (“QR” code).

[0007] The marking means allow, for example, a connection to a web page and / or a video hosted on said computer means.

[0008] A sealed document according to the invention may have at least 3 depth ranges, a 3rd depth range being located just below the 2nd depth range. For example, the second depth range extends from the 1st intermediate level to a 2nd intermediate level, the 3rd depth range being located just below the 2nd depth range, starting from the 2nd intermediate level.

[0009] The invention also relates to a system comprising a document or a sealed surface according to the invention, and computer means for assisting in leak detection, the identification of which is given by reading the marking means.

[0010] The invention also relates to a leak detection method using a sealed document or surface or a system according to the invention, comprising:

[0011] - reading, after a predetermined period, for example between 24h and 72h, for example another 48h, of a variation in the water level in a swimming pool using the water level measuring scale;

[0012] - if the water level is in the second range or in a third range of depth located just below the second depth range, reading of marking means using a reading device.

[0013] This is followed by communication with the computer means(s).

[0014] Once communication is established, the user can read, using computer means, information relating to the search for and / or the possible existence of leak(s) in the pool and / or to any additional operation(s) to be carried out to confirm the presence of a leak and possibly remedy it. A repair step to eliminate the leak(s) can then be implemented, if the existence of leak(s) is confirmed.

[0015] The invention therefore also relates to a method for detecting leaks in a swimming pool or in its water recirculation system using a system according to the invention, comprising:

[0016] -the reading, after a predetermined period, of a variation in the water level in a swimming pool using the water level measuring scale;

[0017] - if the water level is in the second range or in a 3rd range of depth located just below the second depth range, reading the marking means using a reading device;

[0018] - at least the reading of information, using computer means, relating to the possible existence of a leak in said swimming pool and / or one or more additional operations to be carried out to confirm the presence of at least one leak;

[0019] - and possibly the repair to eliminate the leak(s).

[0020] At least one additional operation(s) to confirm the presence of at least one leak may include circulating water in the pool water recirculation system, then interrupting this circulation.

[0021] For example, a complementary operation includes:

[0022] - continuous filtration of the basin water for a certain period of time included between 24h and 72h, for example 24h00, and measure the water loss;

[0023] - then not filter for a certain period of time between 24h and 72h, by for example, 24 hours, and measure the water loss.

[0024] The reading device includes, for example, a smartphone or an electronic tablet. Brief description of the drawings

[0025] An example of an embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which;

[0026] Figure 1 represents an example of an embodiment of a leak detection aid document according to the invention.

[0027] [Fig.2] represents a system comprising a document according to the invention and computer means for assisting in leak detection; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF IMPLEMENTATION METHODS

[0028] Figure 1 shows an example of an embodiment of a document 10 according to the invention.

[0029] This document is in the format of a sheet, for example A3, A4, or A5, and includes a scale 12 that allows for the detection of a variation in the water level of a swimming pool, relative to a reference level 14. This document is waterproof and can therefore remain in the water, affixed to a pool wall for an indefinite period: For example, it is coated on both sides with a waterproofing layer. It can be attached to a pool wall, for example, with double-sided adhesive tape.

[0030] The scale 12 is separated into several ranges of levels or depths, for example:

[0031] -A first range 16 which goes from the upper level of the scale (i.e. the reference level 14) to a first intermediate level or a first depth 22; when the water level is at the upper level of the scale, or in this first range of distance below this upper level, the user can consider that this pool does not leak; for example, the first range 16 is between 0 (reference level 14) and 8 mm;

[0032] -A 2nd range 18 which goes from the bottom of the first range (i.e. level 22), for example up to a 2nd depth 24, greater than the first depth; when the water level is in this 2nd range, the user may consider that there is a risk of leakage in the pool or in its water supply or recirculation circuit; for example, the 2nd range 18 is between 8 (level 22) and 30 mm (level 24);

[0033] - and possibly a 3rd range 20 which extends from the bottom of the 2nd range (that is, from level 24 and beyond), for example up to a 3rd depth 26, greater than the 2nd depth 24; when the water level is in In this 3rd range, the user can consider that there is almost certainly a leak in the pool or in its water supply or recirculation circuit; for example, the 3rd range 20 is beyond 30 mm (level 24).

[0034] As soon as it is observed that, within a given time interval, for example 24 or 48 hours, the water level is in the 2nd range 18 or the 3rd range 20, and in order not to waste time, the user or technician can read, for example using a mobile phone, smartphone, or tablet application 40, a code 20, for example a QR code, affixed to the document, which will allow them to access an explanatory web page hosted on a computer system 32. This web page will, for example, provide the user or technician with additional information concerning a possible leak and / or additional actions to be taken to confirm the presence of a leak and possibly remedy it. The information can be provided in the form of an explanatory web page or an explanatory video.

[0035] Figure 2 represents the assembly comprising the sealing document and the computer system 32 in the water 42 of a swimming pool. This assembly allows the user, or a swimming pool and pool water treatment system technician, to access a database or set of information on the web page that enables them to save valuable time and a substantial amount of water by intervening more quickly in the leak, rather than attributing the drop in level to evaporation. For example, the user can access an explanatory video.

[0036] Further investigations can be carried out on the swimming pool or its recirculation system to detect the exact location of the leak. For example, a test can be performed by first filtering the water, then by not filtering it (thus interrupting the filtration circuit): if there is a significant difference, then there is one or more leaks in the circuit.

[0037] We can:

[0038] - filter the basin continuously for 24 hours and note the loss;

[0039] - then do not filter for 24 hours and note the loss; if there is a significant difference The difference between the two loss values ​​means that the leak is in the filtration circuit and not in the basin.

[0040] A leak detection(s) may then take place, followed by a repair.

Claims

Demands

1. A leak detection system in a swimming pool or its water recirculation system, comprising: - a sealed document (10), comprising a reference level (14), a scale (12) for measuring the water level in a swimming pool, this scale comprising at least 2 depth ranges (16, 18, 20), a first depth range (16) located just below the reference level (14) and extending from the latter to a first intermediate level (22) and a second depth range (18) located just below the first depth range (16) from the first intermediate level (22), and marking means (30) allowing connection to computer means (32) for assisting leak detection; - computer means (32) for assisting leak detection, the identification of which is given by reading the marking means (30).

2. Sealed document according to claim 1, marking means (30) comprising QR code type code.

3. Sealed document according to claim 1 or 2, the marking means (30) allowing a connection to a web page and / or a video hosted on said computer means (32).

4. Document sealed according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the scale comprising at least 3 ranges (16, 18, 20) of depth, the second range (18) of depth extending from the 1st intermediate level (22) to a 2nd intermediate level (24), the 3rd range (20) of depth being located just below the 2nd range (16) of depth, from the 2nd intermediate level (24).

5. Method for detecting leaks in a swimming pool or in its water recirculation system using a system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising: - reading, after a predetermined time, a variation in the water level (42) in a swimming pool using the water level measuring scale (12); - if the water level is in the second range (18) or in a 3rd range (20) of depth located just below the second range (18) of depth, reading the marking means (30) using a reading device (40); - at least the reading of information, using computer means (32), relating to the possible existence of a leak in said swimming pool and / or to one or more additional operation(s) to be carried out to confirm the presence of at least one leak; - and possibly the repair to eliminate the leak(s).

6. Method according to claim 5, the predetermined duration being between 24h and 72h.

7. Method according to claim 5 or 6, the reading device (40) comprising a smartphone-type phone or an electronic tablet.

8. A method according to any one of claims 5 to 7, at least one additional operation(s) to confirm the presence of at least one leak involving water circulation in the pool water recirculation system, and then an interruption of this circulation.

9. Method according to claim 8, a complementary operation comprising: - filtering the water from the basin continuously for a certain period of time between 24h and 72h, for example 24h00 and measuring the water loss; - then not filtering for a certain period of time between 24h and 72h, for example 24h00, and measuring the water loss.

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