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153 Biscayne Way, Folsom, Ca (5:00 PM - May 18, 2018)

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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 Around pool
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

Recommend re testing and tightening tensioner spring, to accomplish self closing self latching at 10% open, 50%, 100%.

Pool Surface Condition: Great $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 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, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Tile Condition: Fair$550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 80
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Estimated Repairs ($355)
Additional Mastic Repairs

The waterfall has a slight small leak on the backside of it that just needs to be re-mortared at approx $250-355.

Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Good $85

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) 100 - 120 (Slightly High) 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 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

Levels are ideal, calcium hardness is low indicating new water, ideal / high cynuric indicates balanced water and no water loss, recommend monitoring this further.

Otherwise ideal water condition.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $346

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 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is damaged from long term chemical abuse (3" chlorine tablets in skimmer) this will cause the skimmer to fail prematurely in 1 - 20 years ($1-2.5K)

Until then recommend replacement;
float valve ($50)
float valve o-ring $65
skimmer weir ($55).

The main drain covers should also be replaced for safety ($88 x 2)

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

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

Unit is in working condition, however several items need service ($205-305 in repairs vs $450 replacement) to allow this unit to function properly .

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
100

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

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

Leaking during use, pool water fill.

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: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Good $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Cartridge
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Fair physical condition, good overall condition. The pressure indicates slightly dirty filters (5psi), recommend cleaning ($85) and identifying how old the cartridges are, if they are under 1 yr maintain them.

Filter Pump Condition: Fair to Good$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Intelliflo Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in good 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. This pump is approx 6 - 8 years old, and should last another 3-15 years without issue.

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: 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: Good$125

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Other
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The light GFI is an Older GFI standard. It does test, and resets the pool light. Recommend upgrading to GFCI standard for safety ($125)

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$410

Overall Details

The equipment pad is UV protected by a UV protectant paint, however recommend RE-painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment ($155).

This pad is due for O-Ring maintenance. It is a small equipment pad and this is required every 10-15 years; all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment ($255).


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.
Condition
Good
Notes

Waterfall valve.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

GFI plug, recommend swap.

Condition
Good
Notes

Hose bib connection for draining swimming pool.

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2056Est. Totals


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