Points to Consider During Pool and Spa Inspection

If there is a pool or spa in the home you are intending to buy, you must consider numerous factors to ensure the safety. Following is a list of potential problems that you might find during your inspection.

• Leaks in inlet and outlet connections, and in some equipments, such as in hoses, fittings, heater etc.
• Missing, tiles, mars or damage in pool surfaces
• Check for electrical grounding system and ground fault interrupters. It is very likely that there is no fault circuit interrupter protection, or if any, that might not be installed properly. Make sure that ground fault interrupters must protect all electrical equipments.
• Some of the pool chemicals react violently and are very poisonous. Therefore, make sure that they are stored carefully to avoid such accidents.
• Moreover, such harsh chemicals can deteriorate waterlines and equipments.
• Sometimes, harsh chemical odor, usually from chlorine, proves very harmful for the eyes and the mucous membrane. It may also result in bleached swimwear and hair discoloration.
• Make sure that the pool filter is effective, and all the pool and spa equipments are working properly.
• There must be separate grounding system for pools and spas. Moreover, look for the ladders, stands etc, and make sure they are also grounded to the same line.
• Loose or broken springboard can lead to very serious injuries for the user. Therefore, precisely check if they are properly installed. Diving boards and slides should be properly oriented, and securely anchored to the pool deck.
• Make sure that the diving boards and slides are securely anchored
• Look carefully for problems with the pumps, such as noise. You should also look for rust and leaks in pumps and piping.
• Make sure that the vinyl linear are not torn, cut, or punctured.
• You can also bulge in wall or in the bottom of pool. It can be very dangerous.
• See if there is a fence. If yes, make sure it is in proper condition.
• Closely check all the walking surfaces, including steps and ladder treads. Sometimes, they are very slippery.
• Make sure that the joints in pool decks are kept caulked, and cracks are patched to avoid water infiltration.
• Check functioning of pressure gauge. Make sure that it is not broken and does not fluctuate or flutter during operation.
• One of the major threats is the algae and bacteria growth, corrosion, scale and bio-film accumulation in water lines and equipment.
• Last but not the least; make sure that the pool is not directly accessible from the house.

Pool and spa can add to the beauty and comfort of the house. However, make sure that they are free from problems because it could cost a fortune to fix the problems with pools and spas.