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114 Rancho Circle., Auburn, Ca (1:00 PM - April 3, 2018)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Fair (1-72 Months) $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 32' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is in fair condition. There are some 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. The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time. I would expect this plaster to last another 3-7 years without issue.

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 105
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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $215

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) .05 (Low) 1 (Low) 20 - 50 (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?
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), 0 No Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is ideal for swimming however it is not balanced. Recommend minor water balance and some organic removers ($105-155).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $173

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Due to the condition of the skimmer weir, and float, recommend replacement of these two items ($35-85).

The main drain cover is need of replacement due to age ($88).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

This is the best bottom cleaner avilable on the market (return style), due to its low energy need. There are several parts that need to be replaced, recommend servicing this unit in the next 1 - 24 months ($205-305).
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 Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill is leaking during use, recommend minor repair.

Pool Light Condition: Good$55

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
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)

Recommend cleaning behind the light can removing any remaining organic matter from years of use ($55).

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+) $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite 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 unit is older than 10 years.

Recommend filter cleaning ($85) to identify if the elements need replacement ($325) which it most likely is needed here as well as an o ring set ($105).

Filter Pump Condition: Poor - Fair$155

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
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
Poor, the pool pump has significant air or is struggling to prime in its pump basket. The motor is failing making loud noise, the shaft o-ring or seal plate o-ring has failed and is leaking, and / or has hot or very hot motor.
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The pump has been running with stress for quite some time (motor and pump original approx 10-15 years old average life is 10-15 years).

Since this is a Sta Rite Pump it is very easy to swap motors ($155) to allow this pump to last 10-30 years additional using the same pump housing and replacing just the motor.

Summary: Currently the pump lid o ring is dry and or in need of service, the pump basket is new, and the pump is running ideally other than the heat from the dirty filter and the dry lid o rings. Repair these issues ($155) and this motor (1-4 years) and pump (10-30 years) without much issue.
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

The water fall is controlled by a valve on the pool equipment. It is in working condition.

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$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 timer and board are in working condition.

The light tests and re sets, it is connected to a non GFCI breaker and should be upgraded for safety ($125+) otherwise ideal.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $155

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

This unit is powering on and working however it is not automated or allowed to function at this time. Recommend starting up system and repairing items of issue. There is a small plumbing leak located on the side of the home. Recommend repair ($155) asap before water damage becomes an issue. Note this may be the main and only source of water loss.

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)$355

Overall Details

Older than 7 years
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

The connection fittings are in fair to good condition, however in need of minor maintenance ($155); opening , cleaning, lubricating, and re sealing all valving here ($355+).
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Detailed under solar section.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

The connection fittings are in fair condition, however in need of minor maintenance ($155); opening , cleaning, lubricating, and re sealing all valving here ($355+).
Condition
Good		 Notes

Recommend re-painting this pad and covering with UV protectant paint and mesh netting.
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1593Est. Totals

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