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65 Hollis Ln., Gridley, Ca (2:00 PM - June 14, 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 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 Fiberglass
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 32' 0-10% 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

There is black algae growth on the plaster surface. Recommend drain and acid wash , however due to age of pool / cost recommend water treatment ($180) vs drain and treat ($250-$350+).

Tile Condition: Good$650

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 Heavy Build Up ($650) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $355

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly 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?
No No
Additional Water Quality Notes

There is heavy algae buildup throughout this pool surface, increasing chlorine, adjusting chemicals to proper levels, and doing enzyme and phosphate treatments along with filter cleanings will help reduce or eliminate algae ($355) but again a pool drain ($250+) will allow this 3-7 yr old water to be purged and new water added fresh (void of organics).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $238

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 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both skimmers need their interanals replaced due to age ($155) otherwise in working condition.

The main drain is non VGBA complaint cover ($88-$275).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

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

Newer unit, in good working condition. Some parts should be replaced for standard maintenance (tail, sponge, etc $105)

otherwise in the next 1 - 10 years removing this unit and installing a Polaris 360 to work off the main filter pump only VS this unit off a second pump will allow energy efficient bottom cleaning ($850 includes unit and valving modification).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

N/A

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1120

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

Not only will the pool light need to be fixed an electrician ($155+) will need to add a few pieces of equipment ($100-400) to bring this light back up to code and safe and ideal.

****At that time, you can save future electrician service charges and do two tasks at once By installing a wireless controller (Pentair Easy Touch w/ Intellicom for the pool ($900-1700) to allow automation that is controlled via your phone as well).

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged - Elements $445

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Clean and clear 520
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Due to black algae, this filter is in Poor Condition. High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Internal Replacment $340. At that time recommend filter pressure gauge Replacment and tank o ring ($105).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$125

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Single speed 1.25 hp 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The conduit is broken and exposing the wire and the binding wire is not secure ($125) recommend repair.

The filter pump is in distressed condition due to the dirty filter elements creating extremes in resistence. Recommend cleaning / replacing elements to relieve this pumps issue.

Currently, 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 or will leak soon due to the additional heat, and / has a hot motor.

Recommend filter service ASAP. Also note this pump is Oversized for the application (1-1/12” plumbing) max HP should be 1/2 however since the de filter requires a minimum flow rate to backwash this may be impossible achieve with a 1/2 HP. Therefore a sand filter swap out ($775-1375 Pentair Sd-80 - tr-100) would be ideal here along with a variable speed SuperfloVs or Intelipro pump ($1300-1600 installed prices).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Great$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Single speed ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This booster is newer however starving for water due to low flow from filter which is harming the pump. Recommend turning this pump off until filter is cleaned.

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: Poor$155

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

GFI/GFCI/Light Breaker/Plug is not connected to any light, recommend service to repair and upgrade this issue for safety ($245) this is outlined in pool light section.

The two timers are in poor condition. The right timer or bottom Cleaner timer is not working ($155).

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: Poor$205

Overall Details

Overall all fittings and connections should be re done (except the newer push pull valve) or painted in the next 1-24 months ($205) vs re doing this pad to ideal standard ($775).



Condition
Good
Notes

Push Pull Baskwash valve

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Exposed wire , pump conduit.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Poor condition valving.

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2403Est. Totals


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