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7738 Eastgate Ave., Citrus Heights, Ca (2:00 PM - August 28, 2017)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Must swing away from pool. And self close and self latch.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 28' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting", The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The plaster is in ideal condition. The shallow steps show signs of spider cracking from either low circulation time or it was dry for a brief period of time. This issue should resolve itself over time.

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet N/A 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Little to no calcium build up. No missing tiles.

Water Quality Condition: Good $125

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 1 (Low) 1 (Low) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 100 - 140 (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?
Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125) No No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The chemistry is slightly off and should be corrected with minor chemical addition.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $170

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 1
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 first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *skimmer weir* ($55)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Recommend bottom cleaner fitting service ($105) to avoid this exact issue.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$125

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

Pool Light Condition: Poor$935

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes
Light is in fair condition and I would expect this light to last another 1-5 years, recommend cleaning light fixture ($55)

The light appears to be in fair working condition at this time , however because of the rust and water debris left on the inside of the light lens I assume this light was no longer water tight at one time and therefore no longer functions (which is why its ran directly for power vs going through a GFCI on the equipment pad) Therefore I feel this light is an electrocution hazard and should be replaced asap ($575) as well as the light breaker should be reconnected here ($155-305).

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $605

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3 Cartridge (Smallest / Lowest Flow Option Filter )
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 elements inside should either be cleaned ($85) or replaced ($500) (if older than 5 years, which it most likely judging by filter pressure). Filter tank o ring is also leaking due to higher pressure due to dirty / failing filter element and therefore should be either cleaned ($45) or replaced and lubricated ($105).

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$775

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
The motor on this pump is no longer water tight, Water leaking from the return and/ or suction sides of pump connection(s)., The motor is a level 4 out of 4 of heat, indicating the motor is in a distressed state and in need of immediate repair, adjustment, or most likely replacement will be required in the next 1-24 months., The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Poor, the pool pump has significant air or is struggling to prime in its pump basket. The motor is failing making loud noise, the shaft o-ring or seal plate o-ring has failed and is leaking, and / or has hot or very hot motor.
Filter Pump Additional Notes

There is water leaking from the seal plate o ring as well as the return connection. Additionally the motor is a level 4 out of 4 on heat, possibly a 5 out of 4, and there is no reason to believe that it hasnt been ran this way for months if not years. Recommend pump replacement ($775) , motor replacement ($555) , or variable speed low energy replacement ($1375).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Distressed$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This booster is a level 4 out of 4 on heat, likly due to the lowered water supply due to a dirty / replaceable filter blocking needed water supply. I feel once the filter element is cleaned or replaced that this issue will resolve itself.

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: Great $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Jandy 200-400K Btu Nat Gas
Heater Additional Notes

Heater turns on and heats very well.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
No - Older GFI standard, tests, and resets the pool and or spa light. Recommend upgrading to GFCI standard for safety ($125)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer here is in good working condition. The light switch under the booster timer , operated the booster pump as a main shut off. The timer on the right operates the main filter pump. Both appear to be in working condition at this time. The breaker GFI plug here is not connected to the pool light as it should, and is also loose and exposing its wiring to the elements. Recommend minor repair on this issue ($125 -175+) estimated value under pool light.

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$

Overall Details

Valving in good working condition. Looks recently re done, and it was done well, no issues present.

Recommend UV shade protection.


Younger than 7 years, does not require service at this time.
Condition
Good
Notes
Condition
Good
Notes

Original valves re painted, in good working condition.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Original valves re painted, in good working condition.

Condition
Good
Notes
Condition
Good
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2030Est. Totals


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