Yes Ben.
Okay. I’ll check it out.
I am beginning this course
Starting Pools & Spas course.
Hi everyone it’s David from Harris Home inspections I’m looking forward to taking the How to Inspect Pools and Spas course.
ready, thank you
Excellent course. I can now do a basic safety inspection of a pool.
Hi everyone:
Thanks to this course, I now have a much better understanding of how pools and spas operate. Being able to identify and report on the defects or dangers that exist around a pool or spa is so very critical to being a good pool inspector. Understanding what you are looking at and if it is working correctly is essential to inspecting pools and all of their componants.
Great course.
thanks,
Nat
Just finished the pools and spas courses and about to take the test.
Hello everyone,
I’m beginning the " How to Inspect Pools and Spas" portion of this course.
I’m ready for a dip.
Ben,
Is there a study guide to this module that I can get for my records?
Thanks. 
Yes.
Tanya is updating the course guide. And we’ll have one up within the course in a couple weeks.
This is a photo of the multi-port valve or 3-way valve, that is connected to the front of the pool filter.
This valve controls the flow of water for the pool circulation, filtering, as well as backwashing. The water is pulled by the pump and pushed through the valve into the filter and is sent back to the pool in the return line.
The valve appears to be functioning properly, with smooth operation. After a visual inspection of the pipes, I found a small leak in the connection between the valve and the return pipe. Further evaluation is needed by a certified professional.
Two articles read, Safety Guidelines for Home Pools and Pool Drain Hazard Inspection.
In this Texas heat, who does not want a beautiful, blue pool in their backyard? The fun family times shared with Barbeque and swimming, how can it get any better then that?
In all actuality, it can’t, but it can get much worse if we fail to protect our loved ones from the dangers of the pool. Owners of pools need to take every precaution for safety to protect family, especially the little ones. Fences that are difficult to climb, with self latching gates are necessary and also the alarm systems on the direct access doors from the house. Also, pool owners need to make sure they are keeping up maintenance of the pool itself, including the drain covers.
The next question is, what happens when the family that knows the rules for safety, sells their home to the next owner? Do they know how to care for a pool properly and check for safety issues? As certified Pool and Spa inspectors, it is our job to make sure the pool is completely safe and to be one of the first line to educate the buyer about the dangers of a pool. This is my first continued education training, because I want to help buyers and sellers for that matter to be educated and enjoy their investments for years to come.
this is hayward centrifugal pump with strainer pot, the unit is properly grounded and pump casing has evidence of rust and wear there was minor noise from motor but no signs of leakage, recommend certified pool contractor for further evaluation
Library article swimming pool barriers
this article illustrates the vital importance of having approved barriers installed to prevent accidental deaths, especially young children every year. Inspecting and reporting on type of barriers installed or lack of barriers is important part of the pool inspection process
Library article pool drains
safety issues are just as important within the pool, especially pool drains, without proper cpsc approved covers, individual has potential from extreme suction to be injured or killed from following types of entrapment hair, limb, body and evisceration
be sure the inspection of type and condition pool drain covers is not overlooked
I don’t have any photos of pool or spa equipment but I found one of some mildew in a shower basin. I always recommend that clients have mildewy caulk replaced with mildew resistant caulk. I also recommend they have the affected area looked at more closely for signs of water penetration and damage before the new caulk is applied.
I read the articles: “Pool Alarms” and “ICF Inspection and Termites”. I was not aware of the three types of pool alarms mentioned in the article. I imagine that in areas of high winds the submerged version would work better than the surface wave version specifically because winds create waves in pools. I saw the ICF article and wondered why ICF and termites would be in the same article. I am glad I read this article because I have plans to build an ICF home in the future and we have the formosan termite mentioned in the article in some areas of Texas. Now I know my ICF home just got more expensive to protect against these little guys.