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311 Templeton Ct., Granite Bay, Ca (12:00 PM - June 27, 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

The fencing leading to the pool from the street is not self closing self latching, recommend repair.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 30' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
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

No cracks present. One or two rust colored blemishes uniform (indicating concern) in shallow end wall under waterfall. Recommend testing these sections to see if surface level or continued stains (indicating a re bar issue sub surface). Overall the plaster is in fair to good condition for its age, and a re plaster when needed 7-12 years from now would cost approx 4-6k.

Tile Condition: Good$550

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 Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $95

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 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

Homeowner indicated they use the waterfall often and during waterfall use valve was leaking Indicating water loss. Water levels are all lower than ideal, recommend modification ($10-150).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $225

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 2 Other
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 2 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both skimmers have significant chemical where and all internal components in both skimmers should be serviced and repaired to ensure another 10 to 15 years from the skimmers ($355 New Weir, Float, Float O ring, ($100) and or installation ($255)

There are four main drain covers in the pool and two main drain covers in the spa or six should be replaced 6 x $25 each.

No main drain covers installed are VGBA compliant at this time.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $

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

There is no bottom cleaner present however a Polaris 360 Can be Installed here and work ideally with the current plumbing setup.

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 auto fill float is approx 10 years old and approx $30 to replace, due to the age and condition of the float it is more benficial to replace this float for longevity purposes and how this piece is so critical; currently the fill hose is missing as well causing some fill spray to spray out of the container and not fill the pool. This hose is $10 and comes with a new unit.

Pool Light Condition: Good$0

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 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: Damaged (Water Present - Light Can Replacement $475)$475

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $85

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

Fair Physical Poor Element (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+)

Filter pressure high / also due to high HP pump and only 2” lines.

Recommend cleaning the filter elements ($85) and examining if element replacement will be necessary ($325) which is required every 2-10 years depending on use.

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed - New Motor 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in working condition.

The motor however is in a distressed state, currently running very hot! (4 out of 4 on heat which if left unattended will cause the pump to expire early (1-24 months).

This is most likley caused by dirty filter elements. Recommend filter cleaning, which should lower the pumps heat considerably.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: $

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Removed.

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: Good$55

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 on the pump lid o ring ($55) recommend silicone sealant to lubricate / possibly replace o ring.

Otherwise this pump is in ideal working condition and the motor is not hot or warm, and in ideal working condition for its age. I would expect another 2 - 5 years from this pumps motor.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $325

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

The heater is in working condition currently, however there are two issues of concern; 1. The amount of gas needed to supply this heater sounds as if it's not enough, even thought the house gas meter is recently upgraded, and the heater appears to have its own 1 1/4" line, however I feel it may not be independent / enough gas supply due to heater output sound, also the high flow bypass valve is acting up inside the heater Union ($325) and will need to be replaced soon as a high flow plumbing bypass ($355) was never installed causing this heater to over flow water through it constantly (when the system is on running all water also flows through this 40-60 gpm heater at 80-120 Gpm pump. Recommend both repairs and modifications / research into gas supply (confirm home supply is 400K btu and or greater (most likely 250K and not enough). This will eventually cause shooting to happen inside the heater fire chamber and cause the heater to expire prematurely (10-15 years vs 20-30 years).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$105

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

The timer inside the panel is worn and should be replaced due to age and contrast on the screen of the module ($55-105) indicating over heat (common with this timer not designed to be in heat long periods of time) , the rest of the panel is in fair working condition.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1200

Overall Details

Currently one or more connection fittings are leaking pool water out of the system; solar , the waterfall returns, and the in line tubing. All can be corrected for approx $1200. Note the solar would be the majority of that service (further details);

The valving on the equipment pad is in fair condition, and will need service in the next 1 - 12 months due to age and condition ($455) to clean , lubricate, and re seal all valve o rings.

The pad also needs to be UV painted ($125) to ensure long plumbing life.

The pad also needs UV coverage via a UV blanket / sail ($24 on Amazon).

Otherwise, this pad would last another 1 - 24 months before issues persisted to required action.



Condition
Poor
Notes
Condition
Poor
Notes

Return side bottom cleaner connection, recommend modification to allow maximum bottom cleaner flow.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Older check valve, due for replacement (estimated above).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The equipment is in need of some minor repair.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3250Est. Totals


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