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6074 Puerto Dr., Rancho Murieta, Ca (2:00 PM - June 19, 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
Wrought Iron 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

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present
Pool Surface Additional Notes

There are 5 repaired structural cracks that have been repaired and in turn re sealed. Water test shows "no water loss at this time" and I feel it will stay this way for at least 7 years. One or two additional areas of attention are the rust spot on the east wall and the tile loss found on that same wall.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$100

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 100
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

The mastic has already been repaired or attempted to be repaired approximately 2 to 10 years ago and may need to be redone in the next 2 to 10 years ($250+). Some sections it's missing (clear silicone added) and while it's mostly visual and not an actual water stop missing sections are not detrimental overall vs sub soil conditions prepped before construction. Overall mostly a visual repair.

Additional Tile Notes

There are some areas of missing / loose tile. Approx cost to repair items found ($100+). Note additional tiles may be loose and will need to be re done in the next 1-10 years ($250+) recommend further investigation by a tile technician to determine if a mortor service is also needed between tiles (most likely).

Light calcium build up can be removed for ($450) in the next 1 - 10 years.

Water Quality Condition: Good $340

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 120 - 150 (High) 20 - 45 (Low) 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 No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is not terrible but it's not ideal due to high chlorine and high cyanuric acid. Both can be lowered via a half drain ($255). Also due to light algae build up add phosphate treatments ($85). Note water loss not found due to high cyanuric and calcium hardness levels.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $205

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 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
100
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is in working condition however it is missing / or needing several items due to condition and age , recommend Replacment float , weir, & float o ring ($105).

Overall this skimmer is very difficult to get to and use, recommend adding steps behind the north waterfall vs requiring someone to shimmy to access the skimmer and skillfully lift the skimmer basket out with marionette strings attached. Overall not ideal, but that’s why they blocked this skimmer from receiving debris (not ideal), recommend modification of some kind.

There are four main drain covers, they all should be replaced due to age ($25 x 4)

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $

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

This bottom cleaner despite its physical appearance / condition is in great mechanical condition and should last another 2-10 years without issue. Note someone put the tail in the wrong position otherwise ideal.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$10

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

The float head needs one small part added to it to allow proper function ($10). A hose from the out of the auto fill (finger pointing) to the can to not water the wall and drop water behind concrete during use.

Pool Light Condition: Great$

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Halogen 50' or less
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

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Filter Condition: Good $105

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

New filter elements, recommend filter service to replace pressure gauge and pressure assembly ($55) in 1 - 10 years. The filter tank o ring is leaking and should be replaced asap ($105).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$145

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in working condition, however the motor is in poor condition and will fail in the next 1 - 24 months ($555 to replace motor , $775 to replace pump , $1325-1675 to replace with ultra energy efficient variable speed pump installed).

There is a leak located on the return fitting and will need to be repaired asap($145).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Good$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The pump is in working condition, no issues at this time.

In the next 1 - 10 years consider removing this booster pump and installing a return modification valve to allow the bottom cleaner to run without this energy consuming pump ($605).

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: Fair$

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

The timer board is in fair to poor working condition, both timers should be replaced soon with digital timers (like left timer) as they expire every 4 - 10 years, and these timers appear to be less than that however due to current condition (possible rain damage) recommend modification soon (1-24 months) ($175).

The breakers installed are all non GFCI standard, newest, and should be upgraded for safety ($255+)

Otherwise no fault issues at this time.

Current light GFI plug is not GFCI compliant breaker.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

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

The o zone system is not working at this time (no led indicator) and can be sent in for service ($255-405+) to allow this unit to work again if desired.

Salt Control Systems Condition: Good$

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Salt Control System Additional Notes

This is controller , not a salt controller, this is the controller inside the home/wireless controller it is in working condition and functions all main functions of the swimming pool.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Poor$505

Overall Details

All valving needs to be repaired / replaced in the next 1 - 10 years ($205-305) .

Currently the calving needs to be opened cleaned, and lubricated, and re sealed for proper operation ($155) and painted with UV paint as well ($105).



Condition
Poor
Notes

Valving present in fair to poor condition.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Water quality improvements due to this hardware, recommend replacement in 1 - 10 years.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The Frog Chlorinator can be utilized for approx $155 in parts every 6-12 months. Otherwise currently not on.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend re do ing / replacing these valves for proper operation of waterfall ($575) in the next 1 - 10 years.

Condition
Good
Notes

Spa Picture, with various jets and a dirty filter element ( replace filter element due to age and condition $145)


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1535Est. Totals


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