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1007 Manning Dr., El Dorado Hills, Ca (4:00 PM - October 6, 2017)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Poor $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
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Wooden fence in fair to poor condition needs minor repair to allow self-closing and self latching ($125).

Pool Surface Condition: Fair (1-72 Months) $1200

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 38' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is slightly abrasive and not as smooth or as new and will allow more organic matter to grow as a result of the slightly abrasive surface
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Plaster overall is in fair condition, with only one blemish , deep end wall, this is a structure issue as it has been left to degrade for longer than 5 years, and should be repaired asap, and ideally when pool is replastered in 12 - 72 months as this repair is approx 1/3 the cost of an entire re plaster.

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A Ideal
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

Water Quality Condition: Poor $155

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 250 (Low)
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?
No Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water loss present, may be due to open solar valving , and not a closed / working valve.

The water has high chlorine, low calcium hardness and low low cynuric, indicating water loss is present.

Recommend re balance ($155).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $451

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 1 Drain - Not Present or Damaged ($58)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is *not in working condition* as it's missing its *skimmer float valve o-ring* ($75), The first skimmer is *not in working condition* as it's missing its *skimmer weir* ($54)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is not in working condition as its missing all items needed for proper working condition; skimmer float, skimmer weir, and skimmer float o ring.

The main drain is therefore not functioning and the main drain cover is also not in safe working condition and not VGBA complaint. Recommend upgrading this for safety.

Also the two water fall pump suction flow main drain covers are not VGBA compliant. Recommend 3x new cover.

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair Legend 4 Wheel 5- 12 years old
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Unit is in fair condition, recommend tune up service to re balance this unit and replace several parts under $20 - totalling approx $105-205.

The units wheel cover (or hub-cap) is also found in the main drain area.

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 Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Good$155

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Tower Fed Fiber Optic 50' or less
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)

Fiber tower , white light, in good working condition, tower needs to be cleaned inside of debris and animal debris ($55-155).

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair (Normal to High Filter Pressure - Filter Cleaning Treatment Recommended $55) $210

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Clean and Clear Plus - Cartridge - 520 SQFT - CCP520
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 needs service ($45-125) the tank o ring needs service and the filter elements most likly need cleaning now ($85) or replacement ($650) soon 1 - 24 months.

Filter Pump Condition: Fair - Hot Motor$355

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed - 2.25 Pump 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Filter Pump Condition
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
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump has seen significant sun exposure (7-15 years) and the pump is most likely in need of a shaft seal repair due to the high heat from the worn out motor ($285) and to add a new shaft seal is $355 installed.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
Other

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: Poor$285

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

Heat level a 2 out of 4 indicating some motor stress, due to age I would anticipate this pump lasting another 1 - 48 months without issue. Then a new motor may be required ($285).

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: Fair$265

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

The timer is in, fair working condition, this is a "hot job" modification to the timer that is supposed to be inside this housing. Recommend buying the proper timer clock housing insert ($110) for this timer, or keep it exactly the same, it should function relativity well assuming a wire nut doesn't fall off and electrify this metal insert, and a small service call fee to possibly do it ($155).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Good $0

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

This unit functions the actuator and solar assemblies, however since there is no water in the solar collectors to test the temp sensor connections, showing working on the display unit.

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: Poor$1430

Overall Details

The equipment pad is heavily covered with landscape debris, and can not be fully tested.

Recommend removing all this debris ($155).

Painting the equipment pad ($155).

Replacing all non serviceable check valves ($255 x 3).

And replace all o rings and service all o rings ($355).


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
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4681Est. Totals


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