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5100 Adalis Dr., Elk Grove, Ca (12:00 PM - February 19, 2018)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Fair $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, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Either lock the size gate, or recommend installing a self closing self latching setup for this access point.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
<10K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
10' by 21' 0-10% 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, 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 surface is in fair condition. If well maintained it should last another 7 - 15 years. Currently some sections of the plaster are flaking off (near dolphin on top steps). This can be repaired if it becomes an issue in the future via a replaster of top step only ($500) allowing you to change the top step color to any color virtually.

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 80
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

Water Quality Condition: Poor $430

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 650+ (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?
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), 130 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

There are areas of algae growth on the tile line, and some small areas of algae on the plaster surface. Recommend phosphate, filter cleaning, and algae treatment.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $176

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 Yes, all drains have skimmer float valves
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
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
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is in working condition.

The main drain is in good working condition, however the main drain covers are not VGBA compliant and should be upgraded for safety ($88 x 2).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Hayward Navigator
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is in fair to poor working condition. The flaps, pods, and hose are all in poor condition and should be replaced ($210) to bring this unit up to ideal working condition. Also recommend installing an in line leaf basket ($105).
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$10

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

The float is working however it is the older metal style and in poor condition, recommend swapping with the plastic float ($10-45).

Pool Light Condition: Great$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+)

The light is not powering on at this time. Recommend replacement light ($565).

Spa Light Condition: $

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

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Filter Condition: $

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C4025
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

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Northstar - Big Body
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
Filter Pump Notes
Good, the filter pump is in good working condition; The motor is warm or slightly hot, some air in the pump basket, motor is hot to the touch, recommend upgrading the status of this pump by; cleaning, lubricating, and resealing all pump suction and return side fitting o-rings.
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This filter pump is in working condition. It will need its pump basket, lid o ring, and union o rings replaced and serviced ($205).

The motor is hot due to high pressure operation due to dirty filter elements, small pipe sizing, and pushing the water to the solar arrays.

I would recommend planning to replace this pump in 1 - 10 years for efficiency ($555-1675).
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

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: 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$245

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
GFI/GFCI/Light Breaker/Plug is not connected to any light, recommend service to repair and upgrade this issue for safety ($245)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

No issues present with the controller board.

There is an older GFI in both the pool pump and light breaker slots that should be upgraded to GFCI for safety ($245).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Great $550

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

All functions of this controller are functioning. Tested and shows function to the actuator as well.

The water solar collectors has a leak located in the piping connection to one of the connections. Approx cost to repair ($155-550).

Leak Video Found Here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyzpVGOu0JE

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: Good$1525

Overall Details

The valving installed is is in working condition. However all valving needs to be opened cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed ($555) every 10 -15 years.

There needs to have a fresh coat of UV paint protection ($155).

There are check valves installed that need replacement due to age ($355).

The chlorination can is leaking from its lid o ring and should be replaced ($55).

The solar valving needs replacement ($405) due to position, current condition, and in ability to function as intended without back breaking / eventually destroying the valve bodies in 1 - 24 months.


Due for maintenance, small 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
Poor		 Notes

Valving pictured, and check valve pictured.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Valving, recommend service.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Two shut off valves for the solar should be removed, and re installed in a serviceable position with Jandy valves ($405) currently the valves are not ideal or functional and were the cheapest valves available at the time, Jandy is the most expensive and also the most serviceable aka never have to cut out Jandy where this needs to be removed in 7 - 12 years of installation.
Condition
Good		 Notes

Solar actuator in fair to good condition.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Chlorination can view.

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3716Est. Totals

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