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33724 County Road 24, Woodland, Ca (12:00 PM - November 14, 2017)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Plastic 5 ft Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Note this access gate can be locked. But it should also self close and self latch for safety.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 35' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Good condition with some small staining issues that can be corrected by direct acid way ($450) or stain treatments ($250-350).

Otherwise I expect this plaster to last another 15+ years without issue if well maintained.

Tile Condition: Good$650

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Other Ideal 180
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone, Glass Heavy Build Up ($650) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $655

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 20 - 50 (Low) 100 - 140 (High) 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?
355, A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment., An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

There is significant algae buildup along the waterline also behind both lights recommend training and acid washing pool or chemical water treatments.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $188

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 2 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
9x not vgba conplaint
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in good working condition with a working used skimmer float weir and an in tact, in place, used skimmer float valve and float valve seal, *new skimmer basket* ($15), 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)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer has a non working weir door, It is missing its float valve as well as its float valve O ring.

There are six pool drain covers that are no longer safety and VGBA complaint ($88x6).

And there are three spa drain covers that are
No longer compliant ($88x3).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $25

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Dolphin Robot - Plug In
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$280

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

The auto fill float and auto fill area need to be cleaned and replaced for service ($125), and the pour in lid needs to be replaced ($155).

Pool Light Condition: Good$55

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Halogen 150'
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)

Spa Light Condition: Good$10

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Light is in fair condition and I would expect this light to last another 1-5 years, recommend cleaning area behind light
Spa Light Additional Notes

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Filter Condition: Fair (Normal to High Filter Pressure - Filter Cleaning Treatment Recommended $55) $125

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward DE
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 is high, and filter is leaking from its backwash valve, recommend cleaning the filter (inspecting the elements) to see if the spa has blow back DE or if its just salt in the Spa ($125).

Filter Pump Condition: Fair$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Single Speed Whisperflo 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The motor is a level 3 out of 4 of heat, indicating the motor is in a stressed state and in need of repair or adjustment, The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is working, in fair condition. No water leaks present. Heat is a 3 out of 4. There is only one 2" supply of water and a non working filter.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: $

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$775

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Hayward Single Speed 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Not powering on.

Waterfall Pump Condition: Poor$555

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Northstar - Large Body 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Fair condition. No leaks. 3 out of 4 on heat. Recommend motor replacement in 1 - 36 months ($555).

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) $155

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward h400
Heater Additional Notes

The heater is powering on, however not power cycling. Recommend repair ($155-600) or replacement ($2875).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Good$125

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 gfi breaker plug is not GFCI compliant. Recommend replacement ($125) with such. Currently the board is in good working condition.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

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 No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

In working condition, salt level is slightly low (3100), recommend watching salt level for the next 1 - 3 months as it should not lower greatly if it does, water loss present.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1255

Overall Details

There are leaking o rings on most valves present, recommend repairing valves (3 way valves, check valves, and back wash valves) and painting equipment pad to protect from UV ($1255)


Due for maintenance, 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

3 way valve - leaking
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

3 Way valve - leaking
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Filter top O ring - leaking
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Backwash Valve - Leaking
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Salt cell sensor flow switch - leaking

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4923Est. Totals

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