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3050 Pescara Pl., El Dorado hills, Ca (4:00 PM - July 2, 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: Fair (1-72 Months) $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
10K - 15K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 22' 10-50% 7-15 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, The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Good $215

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 150+ (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 650+ (High)
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?
130 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $0

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
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Recommend Replacment weir, otherwise ideal skimmer ($55).

Main drain covers x 4 need Replacment due to age ($25 x 4).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $25

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
"The Pool Cleaner" The Pool Cleaner
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

My favorite bottom cleaner. Hands down great guy. Only modification would be the Pentair in line lead canister, much easier to clean out and use ($60-100).

Otherwise this unit could use an additional hose float ($25).
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

Float will need replacement ($10) due to age cannot be checked as it is screwed in.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$565

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair (Normal to High Filter Pressure - Filter Cleaning Treatment Recommended $55) $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Cartridge 325 Sqft
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Filter pressure is Ideal, still recommend filter cleaning and filter drain plug o ring service ($85) and phosphate treatment due to light algae present.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single speed 2.5hp+ 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This is a like new pump in working condition.

It is very high HP for the application, however the pool responds very well to the flow provided by this high flow high energy user. Recommend swapping this pump with a variable speed pump ($1625 installed) for peak energy efficiency ($25/mo vs $100/mo+).
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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$105

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Single SPEED 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in fair to poor condition due to sun exposure the motor will expire in 1 to 3 years ($555) and the pump lid o ring needs Replacement and basket now ($105) (leaking).

Note if you upgraded to the single variable speed pump you could eliminate this pump all together which would be ideal with an internet ready automated app system ($1500-2500).

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 - Older GFI standard, tests, and resets the pool and or spa light. Recommend upgrading to GFCI standard for safety ($125)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Recommend upgrading gfi plug and breakers with gfci ($255+) for safety.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
No No No Yes
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Salt Cell control center and salt cell are no longer working recommend replacement with O-Zone and UV systems like the Del O-Zone total eclipse (1250$).

https://www.delozone.com/file.php?id=4-0026

Cost of product for 25K pool $1280 + $250-500 install.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Good$410

Overall Details


No, the equipment pad is not UV protected by a UV protectant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Leaks shown, valving needs service.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

5 Unions and 3 Valve Bodies need service ASAP ($255+) as they’re loosing water / air leaks present on plumbing.

Uv damage is present to plumbing and equipment. Recommend uv shade cover and painting with uv paint ($155+).
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $975Est. Totals

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