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1123 Lauchert Pl., Galt, Ca (8:00 AM - August 22, 2017)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing is in good working conditon
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Fencing was locked upon arrival homeowner opened fence for me then to it appeared to self-close and self latch.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool plaster is in good condition there are some small areas of discoloration but this is a normal due to age of plaster approximately 7 to 12 years old.

I would anticipate this plaster lasting another 7 - 15 years without issue.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Good $

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 100 - 120 (Slightly High) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 250 - 400 (Ideal)
pH Level Details Free Chlorine Details Total Chlorine Details Cyanuric Acid Details Alkalinity Notes Calcium Notes
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
0 No No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water quality is in ideal condition overall, however the alkalinity , ph, chlorine, and cynuric acid are all slightly high but ideal. Recommend nothing at this time.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $230

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 2 Other
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *float valve* ($50), The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its skimmer *float valve o-ring* ($65)
The second skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *float valve* ($50), The second skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its skimmer *float valve o-ring* ($65)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmers are both missing their skimmer float ($55 x 2), and skimmer o rings ($65 x 2). I would recommend installing both to ensure smooth proper operation.

Main drain covers and skimmer equalizer line covers are all VGBA compliant.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360 Black
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Bottom cleaner is in fair working condition.

There is one clear part that needs replacement, most likely the internal lower half of the unit. The cost is approximately $150 as well as wheel bearings will be needed ($55) if it hasn't been done in the last five years.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$15

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill float is working however the float is slightly sticking during testing, recommend replacement float in 1 24 months($15).

Pool Light Condition: Great$

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Light is like new, with no water inside the lens and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years

There are two pool lights in great working condition. 500 watts each. No issues present.

Spa Light Condition: $

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Spa Light Additional Notes

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Good to Fair $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cartridge 420sqft
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

The filter pressure is slightly high, not out of the ordinary for a slightly dirty filter. Recommend cleaning filter elements to resolve ($85) issue. Otherwise no leaks present.

Filter Pump Condition: Great$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Jandy Variable 2.21 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Great, the filter pump is in great working condition; The motor is cool, the bonding wire is secured, the pump basket is free of chips and or cannot allow larger debris to bypass, the pump lid o-ring is secure with little to no air in the pump basket during operation.
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in working condition I would anticipate the pump to last another 10 to 25 years if covered from UV.

Otherwise no issues with this pump.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: $

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Spa Jet Pump Condition: N/A$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: N/A$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: N/A$

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: N/A $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

This board is in good working condition no issues present I would anticipate this board to last another 10 to 20 years without issue.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: N/A$

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Valves & Fittings Condition: Good$1090

Overall Details

All valving is in working condition.

All piping is in need of uv paint protection ($175) as well as uv shielding ($55) as found over pool decking area.

Note actuators, valving, and check valves are 7-12 years old and in fair physical condition. However due to age all valving and check valving will need to be serviced and some items (check valves) will need lubrication service asap ($555 all valving and check valving lubrication service).

Note actuators will fail in 1 - 5 years and will require replacement ($305 each).

Special Note:

All Valving present is


Due for maintenance, medium equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
No, the equipment pad is not UV protected by a UV protectant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment
Condition
Good
Notes

Fair to Good Condition actuator

Condition
Good
Notes

Nature 2 System in apparent working condition, most likely elements inside need replacement soon as theyre 99 for chlroine cartridge and 209 for mineral pack. Recommend reaplacement of each in 1 - 12 months.

Fair to Good Condition actuator controlling the solar. In working condition.

Condition
Good
Notes

Bottom cleaner valve control, as well as nature 2 system control. Working condition.

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2075Est. Totals


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