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5510 Auburn Folsom Rd., Granite Bay, (3:00 PM - May 15, 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
Wrought Iron 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

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 35' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
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

Tile Condition: Good$705

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 130
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) Less than 5 Tiles ($255)
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There is one small chip out of the tile near the spa spillover. This can be repaired with waterproof putty ($255).

Otherwise, there is light calcium build up ($450).

Water Quality Condition: Good $

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) .05 (Low) 1 (Low) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 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
Additional Water Quality Notes

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: N/A $692

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
N/A 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 2 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 4x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
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)
The second skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *float valve* ($50), The second skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its skimmer *float valve o-ring* ($65), The second skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *skimmer weir* ($55)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both skimmers need their internal parts swapped with new. Otherwise they are in working condition.

The main drain covers in the pool and spa are not VGBA compliant. Recommend replacement ($88 x 4).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair to Good $0

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

The bottom cleaner is in working condition, however, the dirty filter elements are blocking this unit from working correctly. I would expect minor repair to accomplish this unit getting back to like new condition ($150).
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
150

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

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

The auto fill float is in poor condition and should be replaced for ideal working condition service call ($125)

Pool Light Condition: Good$

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes
Light is like new, with no water inside the lens and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years

Spa Light Condition: Damaged (Water Present - Light Can Replacement $475)$475

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens., Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement, whole new light apparatus
Spa Light Additional Notes

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair Element / Good Physical Condition $355

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite s7m120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450).

The pressure gauge was also found to be faulty, recommend gauge replacement first ($15) as well as element cleaning ($85) before element replacement ($355).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional 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. This motor is hot because of the dirty filter elements, when cleaned (or replaced) this filter pump should be run ideally.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Good$125

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

The booster has a small leak from both hose connections, recommend repair ($125).

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Good$0

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed ≤ 0.99HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

This jet pump is in working condition. No issues present.

Waterfall Pump Condition: Good$125

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

There is a small leak from the drain plug o ring that can easily be fixed ($125).

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: Good $275

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite System 3
Heater Additional Notes

The heater gas connection has no drip leg / sediment leg ($275). Recommend upgrading this for proper heater longevity. Otherwise no issues.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$275

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
No
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer and controller are in working condition. Recommend upgrading to a GFCI plug and breaker ($275) otherwise no issues.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

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$2920

Overall Details

The equipment pad is in good to fair working condition. At some point I feel this equipment had salt added to it. It is now removed. I feel this way because of the types of leaks found coupled with the calcium sediment found throughout the systems o rings (drain plug o ring area).

I would expect to have some minor seal maintenance done ($455-1055) throughout the entire system to ensure 30 year longevity vs less because of the salt addition. This requires that all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.

The equipment pad is UV protected by a UV protectant paint.
Condition
Good		 Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Leak located on the waterfall pump
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Spa side controller no longer working ($805).
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Tile decoration / waterfalls need to be re applied to the tile ($855).
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Leaking chlorinator connection, recommend minor repair ($205).

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6197Est. Totals

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