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3434 Whitnor Ct., Sacramento, Ca (3:00 PM - November 8, 2017)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $0

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

Recommend minor service ($25) to allow this south gate to self close and self latch.

Recommend ($55) door alarm to add a safety barrier to every door leading to the swimming pool.

Also to safety proof this pool a baby barrier should be present, at a cost with access self closing gate is $1575.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
28K Gallons - 3 ft to 8.5 ft deep Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 40' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting"
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Surface is an upgraded plaster / pebble surface and if well maintained (low chlorine, low phosphates, ideal ph of 7.0, and alkalinity 55 this pool surface will last 15 - 30 additional years.

Currently, the 3" chlorine tablet floater in the pool should be removed as it is staining the steps and the chlorine levels are extreme.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 125
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is in good condition with mild calcium build up, that is fresh and newer. This can be removed with a rag and solution now, vs 6 months from now.

Also a light pumice stone with solution treatment is best (if serviced $305).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $105

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
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

Chlorine is very high otherwise ideal condition. Remove chlorine through water treatment ($105)

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Poor $55

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Poor 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 *skimmer weir* ($55)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer has patched areas in the throat as well as the bottom of the skimmer there appears to be aggravation of the plastic. Recommend new skimmer lid ($35). Also in the next 1 to 15 years recommend new skimmer (aproximally $2500) as well as re-doing the plumbing from the pool and spa (+2500) main drain and skimmer to the pool equipment (approximately $3500) to increase efficiency and allow to plumb additional thereputic spa jets to be added.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged $0

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

I'm cleaner is missing its top also the tail needs to be replaced and the hose is brittle, the tires need replacement, and a few other parts will be needed once opened. All parts to repair will be between $250 and $300, however due to the chemical burns on the body I may recommend replacement unit at $450 - note this $450 is included in the estimate of $1055 of BOOSTER PUMP section on this report.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
100

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$250

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

Auto fill is currently leaking from the top portion. Due to the age of this valve recommend replacement unit ($125) as well as a service to do such ($125) as this will be a difficult job. .

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$565

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

The pool light is not working at this time. It may have to do with the older junction box on the concrete deck. When accessing this junction box you may find that it has failed as this copper run has worn due to water exposure over 25-35 years. Consider removing this unit for safety ($500 removing vs 1055 moving).

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

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement, whole new light apparatus
Spa Light Additional Notes

The spa light is not working at this time.

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Filter Condition: Good - 18PSI @ 2800 RPM @ 1 1/2 $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite
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

Filter Pressure 18 PSI at 2800 RPM, this is medium to high pressure indicating a need to clean the filter and check for internal cell replacement needs ($85 cleaning, $450 replacement elements).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$155

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Vs 3050 - 2008-2012 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Filter pump has two unions on the return and suction side of the pump is should be serviced every year recommend doing so here ($155) due to high chlorine levels and I do not feel this has been done in over a year.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Fair to Poor$1055

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4 - 2008-2012 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster appears to have a leaking shaft seal / connections. Recommend replacement shaft seal / connection service ($225) or replacement unit ($605) or removing this pump all together, and installing a "return style" bottom sweep instead ($1055 includes additional valving needed and bottom sweep) for peak energy efficiency. Note the reason this pump leaked in the first place is because it is starving for water due to small 1 1/2" suction pipe supplying 50-70GPM max to a pump that is trying to achieve 70-120 GPM along with a booster that desires 30-55GPM itself. Therefore removing this booster is not only energy efficient but necessary.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Great$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Pentair Superflo - .99hp ≤ 0.99HP
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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $2850

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Raypak GEMINI - 2100 - 1984 - 1987
Heater Additional Notes

Non op Condition. Replacement neccessary.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
No
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Timer is in ideal working condition. Remote is also in ideal working condition.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Good $

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

Bottom sweep timer. Old, but working condition.

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$1605

Overall Details

-All plastic fittings , no copper present,

- three non-serviceable check valves, recommend replacement ($105 each x 3 )

- one serviceable waterway check valve present (recommend service $55)

- one and a half inch pool suction line hooked up to an older 25-year-old Jandy 3 way valvce (replacement needed $225)

- Gas line has no drip leg ($105), three-quarter inch supply line is also three-quarter inches.

- solar valves are on but off at the actuator.

- light GFI breaker is not a GFI or a GFCI, recommend identifying light issue and updaing the breaker to a GFCI plug or breaker ($125).

- Recommend painting and labeling pad ($155).


Due for maintenance, very large 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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

No bonding wire present / mounted to electrical panel ($225).

Condition
N/A
Notes

This 3 way valve is needed to divert flow from the pool or spa return, replacement is recommended ($275).

Condition
N/A
Notes

Suction side 3 way valve, recommend replacement (estimated in overall detail).

Condition
Good
Notes

Solar actuator, in working condition.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Non serviceable check valve, recommend replacement (estimated in overall description).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7085Est. Totals


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