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5004 Alterra Way, Sacramento, Ca (12:00 PM - March 1, 2018)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 30' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found, There are some small areas of staining or discoloration
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is in good overall condition. Some small rust stains present that should be tested for rebar staining / removed ($125-455).

Tile Condition: Good$550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A High 80
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Good $

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 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?
0 No Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $88

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 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
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 good working condition. It is missing it’s float valve (located next to the skimmmer on the seat) otherwise a working skimmer weir and basket present.

The main drain is not VGBA compliant and due to age, should be replaced for safety ($88).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Hayward The pool cleaner
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes
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 an older metal version vs new plastic version that does not corrode. Recommend Replacment before over flow occurs from metal degradation.

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+)

Home owner says light does not work at this time.

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Good $

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Clean & Clear
Filter Notes
Low Filter Pressure - Indicating Low Flow or Newly Installed Filter Element
Filter Additional Notes

Ideal working condition. No issues at this time.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflow 1.0-1.60hp 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

No issues found.
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: N/A$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: Good$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo 1.0-1.65hp 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

No issues present.

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: N/A$

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Pacfab Challenger w/o Pump Basket ≤ 0.99HP
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

Untested due to winterized solar, however this is a like new pump, and in ideal physical condition with no issues present.

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: Good$

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

Ideal working condition.

Light switch (below panel left) activated waterfall pump.

The light control module is located below the panel as well in a separate box, it appears to be in working condition once pool light is replaced, allowing wireless control (ask current home owner for remote if applicable).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Good $

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

Solar controller is in working condition. It is currently winterized so it could not be tested. However all aspects appear to be in fair 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: Good$

Overall Details

All valving present is in like new and good condition , no leaks or issues found.

The solar valving should be serviced in 3-10 years ($155).


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
Good		 Notes

Good working condition.
Condition
Good		 Notes

Chlorinator hoses are amazing
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $648Est. Totals

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