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7815 Hill Rd., Granite Bay, Ca (1:00 PM - March 26, 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden, Mesh Side of home, Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
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

There is pre-existing mesh fencing pre-drilled holes , and the existing fencing is not in self closing condition.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 32' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Poor $350

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 1 (Low) 1 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 140 (High) 100 - 250 (Low)
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?
No Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

There is light algae buildup throughout this pool surface, increasing chlorine and adjusting chemicals to proper levels will reduce or eliminate algae. A phosphate treatment would reduce dissolved organics as well. Finish with a filter cleaning. ($350). Note water loss is present.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $294

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 2 Yes, all drains have skimmer float valves
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
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 second 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)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner unit is in ideal like new condition. The wall adapter is showing signs of issue, most likely caused by high filter pressure. Recommend filter check, and re check wall adapter to see if replacement is needed ($55).
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
55

Auto-Fill Condition: $

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

There is no auto fill connected.

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+)

Non working pool light.

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $610

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3 - Cartridge
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

The filter is leaking from the filter tank o ring. The pressure gauge is not working. Recommend service and repair ($255) note the filter elements will most likely need to be replaced ($355).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Great, the filter pump is in great working condition; The motor is cool, the bonding wire is secured, the pump basket is free of chips and or cannot allow larger debris to bypass, the pump lid o-ring is secure with little to no air in the pump basket during operation.
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Ideal working pump.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Poor - Damaged$455

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Single Speed - PB4 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This pump has bearings that are worn and no longer working, recommend removing this pump and replacing with a valve ($455).

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$775

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This pump is no longer working and should be replaced ($775) or re valved to allow flow diversion from filter pump.

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: Fair$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

The Board and timer are in fair to poor condition and other than the older light gfi, is not needed (timers) as the pump now has a built in timer. Recommend replacement light GFI and to bypass timers after removing the booster pump.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $855

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

The solar controller is working well. The actuator is also in fair working condition. However the solar sensor is no longer working, recommend repair ($350) also there are two panels on the roof that show signs of water loss. Recommend 2 panel replacement ($350 each x2 + service ($155).

Salt Control Systems Condition: N/A$

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
No No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$955

Overall Details

Overall the valving and connections are in poor condition. Recommend replacement check valving, painting, re moving booster pump connection and re plumbing with a new valve ($450 included in this price) and service to several valves ($955).


Due for maintenance, medium 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

Solar Issues Video(s)

https://youtu.be/wGdEf7aH4O4
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Condition
N/A		 Notes

Poorly maintained equipment pad, recommend paint, and valve service.
Condition
Good		 Notes

Poor hose connections
Condition
Good		 Notes

Waterfall condition overall good.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Poor Hose Connection

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4664Est. Totals

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