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Hammitt, Bob <br /> From: Medlin, Johnny <br /> To: Hammitt, Bob <br /> Subject: FW: Amazon Pool Evaluation <br /> Date: Tuesday, November 23, 1993 4:15PM <br /> FYI .. This is something I asked for a couple of months ago in response to Claude's concems about the pool. It <br /> will be interesting to see what the consultant comes up with. Johnny <br /> From: Banker, Claude <br /> To: Post, Doug (RIS1) <br /> Cc: Martin, Vic; Medlin, Johnny <br /> Subject: Amazon Pool Evaluation <br /> Date: Tuesday, November 23, 1993 1:15PM <br /> I recently I met with Vic regarding a pool consultant for Amazon Pool. Here is an update on that project, but first <br /> let me take a moment to summarize why we believe it is important to evaluate this facility at this time. <br /> In the most general facility term; Amazon Pool reached its useful life expectancy in 1986. There is no record <br /> that indicates any systems renewal other than component replacement conducted on an as fail basis. i.e., heat <br /> exchangers, pumps/motors. Replacing visible components is rudimentary when considering the total system <br /> where the "heart" of the system is underwater and buried below a concrete encasement, i.e., bottom drain piping, <br /> electrical conduit. <br /> Chubb Insurance Co. found on their annual pressure vessel inspection of our Amazon facility the hot water boiler <br /> out of compliance due to an unsafe firebox. Here lies the rub - -do we spend upwards of $20,000 on a new boiler <br /> only to find next year we may have to replace all the feed piping that transitions from the heat source. A prime <br /> example of why we feel the need for an indepth facility study. <br /> Approximately ten years ago the bottom drain lines were abandon because of water loss due to leaks in the <br /> buried piping. As I understand, the "racing pool" lost most of its water within thirty days with the "diving well" <br /> down about six feet in the same length of time. Aside from the leak problem, todays code calls for a pool to <br /> have two sources from which to recirculate through the filtering system —bottom drains and top skimmers. <br /> believe this to be true in 1956 when the pool was built. Today, as I write to you the pool is loosing 900 gallons <br /> per day. Draining the pool in the off season is not an option because of the high ground water table. <br /> The original pool design allows for all retum water from the pools to the filter system to co- mingle in common <br /> return lines prior to filtration. Over the years our pool operators have become experts at monitoring the chemical <br /> balance and sanitation factors by manually tweaking the chemical feed system. In todays environment, <br /> technology allows us to feed chemicals electronically saving hours of operator time. We are using this system at <br /> Sheldon and Echohollow, however, we are unable to introduce this system at Amazon because of the common <br /> return line problem stated above. <br /> All of this and we still haven't addressed ADA issues and other general user requirements. Albeit, most of my <br /> information is second hand -- common sense supports our efforts to bring this "sacred cow" to its milking. <br /> Finally, the architectural firm of Robertson /Sherwood has acknowledged interest in helping us evaluate this <br /> facility. Hopefully, they will begin Dec. 1st with a 30 day tumaround - -with all the holidays February one would be <br /> reasonable. Doiou or your representative will be invited to attend the first meeting to help the review team <br /> understand some of the on -going recurring problems. I would hope this meeting would take place close to the <br /> first of December. <br /> Page 2 <br />