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493 Crocker Rd., Sacramento, Ca (11:00 AM - October 24, 2017)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Mesh Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fencing needs its tention tightener tightened and the spacers fitted to the proper width to allow proper self closing self latching service.

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

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Fiberglass
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15`' by 32' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting", There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, 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

The fiberglass is in fair condition. Where the fiberglass meets the tiles edge it has been worn away and will eventually be an area of concern. Also there is a main drain

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 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is overall in fair condition with no issues present. Some sections of newer tiles, and some areas of missing grout ($550). Recommend re-grouting and applying mastic water stop putty under the tile ($550-1100) in the next 1 - 7 years for maximum life.

Water Quality Condition: Good $

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) .05 (Low) .05 (Low) 20 - 50 (Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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?
No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $575

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 N/A N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *skimmer weir* ($55)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is the only suction point of contact for this pool, therefore, a suction bottom cleaner is needed ($450) as well as a skimmer diverter ($125) to bring this pool to good working condition otherwise the pool is only circulating through the skimmer and this is an issue.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Poor - In Need of Replacement $0

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

This bottom cleaner unit is not working correctly and due to age and condition replacement will be recommended. Estimate is covered under skimmer.
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $

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

No auto fill present.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$565

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

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) $190

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Super Star Clear
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

Pressure Gauge appears to be broken, as it is showing incorrect pressure. Recommend filter cleaning ($85) and at that time replace the filter tank o ring ($105) and potentially new filter elements ($305).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro 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
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Poor Condition$0

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

Recommend removing or replacing this booster pump ($575) as this pump did not operate properly at inspection; leaking shaft seal, and corroded pump due to leak.

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$330

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Detailed in Description
Board & Timer Additional Notes

In ideal working condition, pool light appears to be un wired and not connected to this board, as it should. Recommend repair of light system by adding a breaker ($175) as well as proper wiring for this light for safety ($155).

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: Poor$780

Overall Details

The valving here is in need of service in the next 1 - 24 months ($555) and or replacement ($805) in the next 24-72 months.


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

Solar shut off is in good working condition, however the return pipe is too small and in need of replacement for efficiency to the solar ($225).
Condition
Good		 Notes

The filter pump drain hose bib is working.
Condition
Good		 Notes

The check valve present needs service.

The actuator valve is newer and in good condition.

The solar valves need service.
Condition
N/A		 Notes
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2450Est. Totals

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