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7310 Terracina Ln., Loomis, Ca (11:00 AM - September 15, 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, Mesh Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing is in good working conditon
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Great $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
32,000 Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 50' 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 surface is near perfect, however there are several areas of black algae build up.

This should be removed via either draining the pool and scrubbing OR going underwater with a mask and oxygen and scraping / removing the algae build up wherever it is and disposing of it out of the pool system.

If this algae build up continues it will build up inside the plaster and be virtually impossible to fully remove as it will burrow down into the gunite and beyond.

Tile Condition: Great$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
220 Low
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

Surprisingly little to no calcium build up, no other issues.

Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $440

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 20 - 50 (Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 100 - 250 (Low)
pH Level Details Free Chlorine Details Total Chlorine Details Cyanuric Acid Details Alkalinity Notes Calcium Notes
Very low cyanuric , indicating water loss present Low Cal Hardness, indicating water loss present
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
355 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water is not balanced, black algae is present, and cyanuric acid level is low, allowing organic matter to proliferate.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $4500

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 2 Yes, all drains have skimmer float valves
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 3 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in great working condition with a like new working skimmer float weir and an in tact, in place, like new skimmer float valve and float valve seal present
The second skimmer is in great working condition with a like new working skimmer float weir and an in tact, in place, like new skimmer float valve and float valve seal present
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The two lower basin skimmers showed signs of water loss when isolating via bucket test. And valve isolation. A service call was performed and a dye and visual test determined the skimmers were in fact leaking out water. A leak detection service was called to identify exactly the issues location and options to resolve. A leak detection determined that there was two leak locations, one in both skimmers, located under concrete sections and near dirt access 1-5 feet.

The main drains did not have leaks. The main drains are all in ideal working condition.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $25

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair Pentair 4 Wheel Legend
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The unit is missing a tail sponge, and could use two new tires ($25-45).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$

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

The lower auto fill float was checked and found to be in working condition.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$575

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
LED 150' or more
Pool Light Notes

There appears to be one pool light that has failed. The other 5+ lights are good. Approx cost to install new light $575.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged (Water Present - Light Can Replacement $475)$475

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens.
Spa Light Additional Notes

One spa light appears to not turn on at this time. Approx cost to replace ($475).

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $105

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite Sta-Rite System 3 Cartridge
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

The filter and body are in fair physical condition.

The filter pressure is high indicating distressed filter element and should be cleaned ($85) and then evaluated for element replacement needs ($750).

The filter pressure gauge should also be replaced ($25) as it is no longer readable.

Filter Pump Condition: $

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in ideal working condition no issues present.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Fair (Replacement recommended in 6 months - 5 years $455)$455

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Single Speed ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump is in working condition, however it is running slightly hot indicating its not receiving enough water due to dirty filter elements or the filter pump is not running a high enough speed, recommend modifying programming after the filter is cleaned or replaced.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: N/A$295

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed ≥ 2.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Max E Pro 3 hp - Spa Jet Pump

The shaft seal is leaking and should be replaced and repaired asap to avoid pump damage ($295).


Waterfall Pump Condition: Good$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed ≤ 0.99HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

1/2hp Fountain Pump

This pump is in working condition, however it is running hot indicating its under stress due to a dirty filter element recommend replacing the dirty filter element and re check pump.

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$450

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed ≥ 2.50HP
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

Max E Pro 2 - 2.6 hp - Pool Water Fall Jet Pump

This pump is in working condition, however, it is running very hot indicating here that its not being allowed to push enough water creating too much resistance. This is caused because this pump is 20-80% too much flow.

This pump can most likely be re routed to the plumbing next to it. ($450).

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

1.5 / 2.20 Fountain Jets Pump

This pump is very hot due to pushing too much water with too much resistance.

This pump can be removed and plumbing could potentially be re routed to the pump next to it as it too is hot and can push enough water required here ($450).

Heater Condition: Good $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Pentair Nat Gas 400K BTU
Heater Additional Notes

This heater is in good working condition.

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

Timer and Control Panel are in great working condition.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Great $

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

This Sub Panel Is In Great Working condition.

This fire control module is also in good working condition.

Salt Control Systems Condition: Good$

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

The salt system is in working condition however due to water loss the salt level is not sufficient for the salt system to operate.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Good$358

Overall Details

Overall the valves here are in fair condition. They should be opened, cleaned, and re lubricated soon though ($450) to avoid additional leaking issues.

Also several areas where check valves / 2 way valves should be installed, are not installed. Approx 4 - 8 valves ($450+).


Younger than 7 years, does not require service at this time.
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, The equipment appears to be in direct sunlight a large portion of the day. By simply covering the equipment with a UV mesh shade ($25-55 on Amazon + Installation) you will see approx 3x equipment life and 3x less equipment breakdown. This is recommended here.
Condition
Good
Notes
Condition
Good
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This wall equalizer is missing its cover x 2 - $88 each x 2.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This filter element in this filter needs replacement ($182).

Condition
Good
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7103Est. Totals


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