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6805 Sao Tiago Way, Elk Grove, Ca (1:00 PM - March 7, 2018)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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 Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool fencing gate is locked leading to pool. Garage door was locked but opened for me for service.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
10K - 15K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 28' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting", The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 80 Linear Feet High 78
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 has calcium build up along the waterline, that can be removed with calcium cleaning glass bead blasting ($450).

Water Quality Condition: Good $215

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 140 (High) 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?
130 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Signs of Algae on the bottom cleaner wall adapter / inlet (othwerwise no other signs of algae), recommend filter cleaning, phosphate treatment, and chemical balance to effectively treat algae.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $404

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 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 *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), The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *skimmer weir* ($55)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer we have a missing float valve ($55) we do not have a missing weir however it is older than five years therefore recommend replacement ($55) and recommend installing the float valve o ring ($65).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair Legend
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Bottom Cleaner is worn, recommend removal of booster and this bottom cleaner vs repair. Costs detailed in last section of report Valving Section.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

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

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

Leaking older metal fill when in use. This device is used once weekly during summer for 20-45 minutes, recommend repair ($125).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1140

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens ($575+)

It appears that there is water on the inside of both light fixtures. Recommend Replacment x 2.

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) $55

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3 - Cartridges
Filter Notes
Low Filter Pressure - Indicating Low Flow or Newly Installed Filter Element
Filter Additional Notes

Filter is in fair working condition. Signs of past leaks however no leaks currently. Low pressure is ideal. Replacement of cartridges required every 12-24 months ($150-350) or up to 5 years if well maintained. Confirm these cartridges are newer (less than 6 months old). Otherwise Replacement may be needed.

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$555

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single speed - DynaGlas 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
Water leaking from the shaft seal, The motor is a level 4 out of 4 of heat, indicating the motor is in a distressed state and in need of immediate repair, adjustment, or most likely replacement will be required in the next 1-24 months., The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Filter pump is in working condition however the motor and pump body are damaged from long term abuse and will need to be replaced in 1 - 24 months ($300/555/798).

Variable Speed Energy efficient pumps range from 1200-1700. And cost $10-30/mo vs this pump at $55-125/mo.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Fair (Replacement recommended in 6 months - 5 years $455)$455

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Single Speed ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Poor Condition Booster with a Hot Motor, replacement will be needed in 6 months - 5 years.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Timer is in working condition.

The gfci is like new.

The pool light(s) are on a dimmer timer and in working condition. Recommend checking this compatibility with an electrician to verify compliance to GFCI standards.

Also note **concern** is cast due to the fact both lights have condensation on the inside of both lights yet it is still being powered, indicating abnormal function of GFI/GFCI plug. And upon arrival the light breaker was turned to the OFF position and not TRIPPED.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $355

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

The solar temp sensor is not functioning, therefore the automated temp selection is not working.

The actuator is 7-12 years old and in working condition. With so much UV I would expect this actuator ($355) to last another 1 - 48 months.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1385

Overall Details

The solar three-way valve is leaking from its neck o ring , recommend service ($175).

The solar shut off valves x 2 need to be replaced in 1-36 months ($310) ($155 ea x 2) as one is broken and one will break soon.

The solar check valves also are not functional $350 ($175 x 1 or 2).

The water temp sensor may have failed / solar temp sensor (try water sensor first as it’s on the equipment pad vs the other one on the roof) ($155-375). Currently the solar function is not automatic (recommended) instead manual functioning only by switching actuator valve).

The booster pump hoses need to be re sealed at its hose to pvc connection ($175) but I recommend instead removing the booster pump and installing a 3 way valve to power a different style pool sweep ($1275 upgrade to eliminate pump need and $$$ on energy costs that are not needed).



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
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Poor
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Damaged (Needs Attention)
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4204Est. Totals


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