This system is just over 1 year old. The equipment is grounded with #8 solid copper. The pool pump is connected to a 20 amp GFCI breaker. The salt water chlorinator cell is powered when the pump is running to prevent chlorination if the pump is not running. The heater is heat pump connected to a 30 amp breaker that is not a GFCI breaker. The filter is a cartridge type with a working gauge and bleed port at the top.
This is a picture of a great pool pump. Visually this pump looks like it is in good condition. This is the heart of the pool. Most likely has a corrosion proof housing and a slew of other features for the operator.
Pool Drain Hazards Inspection. I remember the very old public swimming pool in my home town as a kid we would swim around near the bottom I was always scared of that big drain down at the bottom of the deep end. I was right to be scared of that drain. It was a singe drain with a grating cover and you could feel the power of the waterflow. I am glad to see standards moving toward making pools safer for all to enjoy.
“Burglar-Resistant Homes by Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard”. Having a burglar resistant home is ideal, but most homes are not burglar resistant. Having the right doors and windows with the proper locks is a great start. There are many other features a home could get to make it safer.
Being an inspector can be very rewarding knowing if I can do an inspection to the best of my ability that the customer will be safe and be able to enjoy their new home and pool and spa it can be very relaxing
The more I am able to learn the more I will be able to inform a clint about the home they are buying the more confident I am the better they will feel about what they are buying they will be happy
In this picture shows a pull from the patio view as you can see there is no fencing around it for safety reasons to help little kids from the fall and it is gated from the outside with the screened in lanai around it
When inspecting a pool you should start from the Outside equipment area check for any leaks check the motor check the pumps those shut off switch is just a tire check the timer if you dont find any leaks and everything is running properly continue with your inspection to the pool
Testing the chemistry of pool water regularly is one of the most important tasks of pool and spa maintenance. Controlling the pH to between 7.2 and 7.8 is very important to keep the water clear and healthy. It also is the pH range that other pool chemicals function best and at the lowest concentrations which also reduces the cost to maintain the pool and spa.
Swimming Pool Barriers are the most important fence for a home with a pool or spa. In most areas it is required, but especially if children are ever present. Statistics state that 250 to 300 children a year drown in pool accidents, the loss of these children and the devastating impact on their families require Swimming pool barriers be carefully inspected to make sure they meet local requirements and are in good serviceable condition.
The pump is the heart of the swimming pool filtration system. the pump powers circulation of water through the system. A pump consists of a volute, an impeller, mechanical seals, a motor adapter plate and seals, and the shaft. The inspector must be familiar with the proper operation of all these parts.
Pool Alarms article
Swimming pool alarms are commercially available devices that can alet an adult if a child gets into a swimming pool. There are 3 basic types: sub-surface disturbance sensor, surface wave sensor and wristband, which is attached to the child and alerts when it gets wet. Of the 3, sub-surface disturbance sensor sends the least false alarms. These alarms are not a substitute for a proper barrier system and close adult supervision.
This image shows a very neglected pool. It is obvious that maintenance has not been preformed on the pool in a long time. The algae growth in what remains of the water is proof chemicals have not been used. Another large problem is the lack of water in the pool which can lead to the pool popping out of the ground if located in an area that has a high water table.
I read the article on Pool Water Pathogens. Most people don’t realize how much contamination there can be in pool water, especially if it is not maintained properly maintained. Public pools have the ability to be highly contaminated due to the amount of people using them. There is no way for the average person to no if the public pool they are using has been maintained well. Protect yourself by never drinking the water and bathing well after using the pool.
This is a image of an attic. The insulation is inadequate. I measured 3 inches of insulation. The insulation should be at least 9 inches. Unable to crawl through the attic do to less then 18inches of head room. Olso observed old bunny ear Antanea in the attic.
Aluminum wiring was used in construction from 1965 to 1973 because of the rise in copper price. Aluminum wiring is 55 more time likely to catch fire then copper. Home owners insurance companies might not insure a home with aluminum wiring.
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Dont bother to post this. I find this most annoying and irrelevant to anything. Remove this from every part of the course. I have added photos for the last 30 minutes and its still is not accepting them. Enough is enough.
Fuse Panel Clearance: Fuse panels, at a minimum, must have 30" clearance in width in front of a panel; 36" depth work area directly in front of the panel for maintenance access; and 6 Ft. overhead clearance for adequate access and workspace to service the panel. No storage of materials are permitted within this space, especially flammable liquids such as the propane tank and oxygen/argon tanks you see in the photo. Further note, there are no securement straps on either of the welding tanks which is a severe safety hazard as these are high pressure tanks, quite heavy, and are tipped over quite easily and can crush bone in a foot should they topple over and come in contact with someone’s foot during a fall. Among other items within this panel’s work space perimeter zone that impede access to service the electrical panel, this photo represents a clear indication of a serious workplace hazard and needs to be corrected before work activity is resumed within this work space.
Trip Hazards: Trip hazards may be revealed during home inspections within walk space locations in and around a home. Cracks in entry sidewalks that reveal a raised edge of concrete more than 1/4" could snag a person’s heel and thereby trip someone during a normal walking stride resulting in a fall or potential ankle sprain. Trip hazards also may exist in fabricated stair treads of decks where tread widths are not made equal in depth. Transition strips or step at entrance doorways are another common location where trip hazards can be found if the height is of sufficient rise to impede a normal stride. Typically, where such potential of trip hazards exist handrails are installed (such as with deck stairs) for convenience of a person’s balance or brace during fall to keep from toppling to the ground or perhaps down several steps to the ground off a deck.