Episode Summary: 

Anderson Manufacturing is a family-owned company offering a line of leak detection equipment, tools, supplies, and training for pool professionals. They are driven by the task of helping the pool professional find and fix leaks more efficiently and effectively. Over the last 40 years, Anderson has expanded their product line into a complete assortment of products that addresses all aspects of the leak detection process and have become the industry leaders. 

Speaking with us today are Lance Anderson and Brad Madison. They share Anderson’s approach to leak detection, first by processing testimony, observation, and logic to determine whether there is a leak, then by pinpointing the source and cause for the leak. 

Listen in and learn how pool service companies can incorporate the basic tools and skills of leak detection to provide the best experience for the homeowner that may have a leak problem. We also discuss Anderson’s Leakalyzer and first responder kit, as well as when pool professionals should consider calling in dedicated leak detection experts for a particular case. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 00:54 - An introduction to Anderson Manufacturing 
• 06:51 - Why finding leaks is a problem-solving task 
• 08:19 - Using testimony, observation, and logic  
• 10:45 - Common signs and symptoms  
• 15:22 - Pressure testing a pool when it's drained