Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Having said that  I figured we could start a thread highlighting some of the things we look for during these inspections. . .
Pressure gauges can be a good indicator of how well the homeowner maintains their system.
High pressure (typically 20 psi or more) indicates a dirty filter whether it be sand, DE or cartridge. This one is a bit excessive and it shows in the "cloudy" pool water as well.
An open gate is a safety hazard (no self closing device). A kid could wander in off the streets and decide to "check out" the pool. Couple that with the cloudy water. . .
The extension cord was plugged in when I arrived I unplugged it before I started my inspection and then the sprinklers came on
Oh - one more thing for now - don't fire up the heater until you've looked inside 
-- Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
"At JPI, we'll help you look better"
(661) 212-0738
Originally Posted By: tallen This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Good info Jeff
Another note: The iron fence around the pool needs to be electrically bonded.
I believe the code says it shall be bonded if < 5 feet ,but around here they usually bond the metal fencing even if it is > 5 feet. 
-- I have put the past behind me,
where , however, it now sits, making rude remarks.
A little fuzzy I know, the bond wire is located coming out of the ground next to the yellow connector. The other end is supposed to connect to the motor.
Originally Posted By: mthomas This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hey Jeff,
How about some spa info. What type of shorts does everyone use when testing "ancillary" services? 
Originally Posted By: gjohnson This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I was talking with Mark Thomas over the weekend. My training school is getting ready to set up a training class in for Pools and Spas down in Arizona. Looks to be around the first or second weekend of August. Probaly in the Phoenix area.
If you are interested in getting more information send me an e-mail at gary@nhiti.com or visit www.nhiti.com and go to classes and look at our pool and spa class.
-- Gary (Snicker's) Johnson - Free NACHOS
The NACHI Foundation
Executive Director
Originally Posted By: mthomas This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Pool training in Phoenix in August?!! Is the training going to be held in the pool? I am looking forward to the training, let me know how I can help out.
Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
sbeckman wrote:
Good work Jeff, Im going down to Oceanside next week to take P&S from ITA, bye the way, are you going to the ITA con? 
ITA provides an excellent P&S course. But just like any training, it's just the tip of the iceberg.
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know .
Good to hear from you again Scott. Yes, I plan to be at the convention. See you there?
-- Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
"At JPI, we'll help you look better"
(661) 212-0738
I am looking forward to the training, let me know how I can help out.
just so you all don’t think this is thread drift…I think there will be a P&S seminar there.