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3500 Amer Way, El Dorado Hills, Ca (2:00 PM - June 13, 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 Side of home
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

Pool Surface Condition: Good $500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 34' 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

Small water like crack on south top wall , water loss not present. Recommend filling crack for longevity ($250-500) with expoxy (low cost, clear epoxy, 1-10 years life) or plaster (long term 10+ years, non color match). Otherwise this plaster surface is in excellent condition compared to the chemical abuse in the skimmers (most likely from 3” tablets being left in skimmer).

Tile Condition: Fair$

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

No tile installed. Instead plaster and natural stone installed. This compromises the plaster surface / due to expansion and contraction of the plaster when submerged during winter or empty during summer. In any case expect this “concept” to last another 2-12 years before re tile may be required ($3-6k) as this current “concept” is not ideal and already showing issue (detailed under surface).

Water Quality Condition: Good $215

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 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?
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 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $514

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 1 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both skimmers need their skimmer floats, float o ring, and weirs replaced ($205) as they’re older and no longer functioning ideally. Same as the main drain covers x 5 ($88ea) as they’re all older than 7 years and should be repacked.

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

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

The unit is towards the end of its life cycle and will expire as is in less than 3 years. At that time Replacment would be recommended due to the chemical burns on the unit (will also be found on the internal components). A new unit is $450. Repairs to this unit (approx ($100-205) to bring to near new condition.

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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Recommend auto fill float Replacment.

Pool Light Condition: Great$

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: Great$

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Light is like new and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years (new bulb)
Spa Light Additional Notes

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Filter Condition: Damaged $170

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward, Unlabeled Pump Cartridge - Unlabeled
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter drain plug o ring is leaking and should be serviced for repairs ($105) as well as a filter cleaning ($65) and possible element Replacment if needed determined at cleaning ($255-305).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The motor is a level 2 out of 4 of heat, indicating the motor is in a stressed state and in need of repair or adjustment (Filter cleaning should resolve any issue).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Fair Condition$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Single Speed 4-10 years old. ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The motor is hot (3 out of 4) indicating a stressed state. If left un modified this pump motor will last another 1-36 months before replacment is necessary ($405-755). Note however with a valve modification this pump can be bypassed for the main filter pump for peak energy efficiency ($505 to add this feature).

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Poor$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Hayward Single speed Northstar 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Fair to Pool condition as the motor is hot (3 out of 4) indicating a stressed state. If left un modified this pump motor will last another 1-36 months before replacment is necessary ($405-755). Note however with a valve modification this pump can be bypassed for the main filter pump for peak energy efficiency ($505 to add this feature).


Waterfall Pump Condition: Poor$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Fair to Pool condition as the motor is hot (3 out of 4) indicating a stressed state. If left un modified this pump motor will last another 1-36 months before replacment is necessary ($405-755). Note however with a valve modification this pump can be bypassed for the main filter pump for peak energy efficiency ($505 to add this feature).

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 $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward Natural Gas 400k Btu
Heater Additional Notes

The heater is in working condition with no major issues present. Note heaters last between 10 and 20 years this heater appears to be 12 years old and since it’s a Hayward I would not expect it to last longer than three to seven additional years Before Replacment may be needed ($1500-2800 installed).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Good$

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

The board is in working condition (Jandy i9 board with indoor panel (12-15 yrs old) . The heater has been disabled to run during booster operation (ideal).

No - Older GFI standard, tests, and resets the pool and or spa 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$250

Overall Details

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 ($455), add another ($850) to add automatic waterfall function and removing the two pumps (waterfall / spa jet pump).



Condition
Poor
Notes

Fourth view

Condition
Poor
Notes

Third view

Condition
Poor
Notes

Second view - below detailed

Condition
Poor
Notes

- 3 Way Valve Working however this and all valves will need o rings lubricated and re packed in 1 - 10 years ($355).

- Actuator ($250 x 2/3) will expire in 1-10 years due to direct sun exposure and age.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The leak on the side of the waterfall. Recommend motar addition here ($250) as well as ‘tile line’ rock ($750) to establish a water proofing every 15 years , waterfall has small leaking and ‘tile line’ of pool is not at this time.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2104Est. Totals


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