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8577 Mount Vernon Rd, Auburn, Ca (1:00 PM - July 3, 2018)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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 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
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 40' 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

Solid, good surface, older than 7 years. Salt pool at one time did minor etching to plaster and surrounding concrete. Regardless plaster remains ideal. Recommend maintaining balanced to ensure 7-15+ additional years.

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Very little calcium build up present. Recommend nothing at this time. No loose or missing tiles.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $130

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) .05 (Low) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 100 - 140 (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?
130 No No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Light algae in shade, recommend phosphate treatment and balance of chemicals then filter cleaning to help eliminate algae in shady areas, may take one or two treatments ($130 x 2).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $176

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
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Two main Drain covers in deep end of pool in fair condition. Due to age covers need Replacment with VGBA covers x 2 ($38x2).

The skimmer is in ideal working condition of used / fair condition parts; weir, basket, missing float ($55) all items should be replaced in the next 1 - 10 years ($105).

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

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

The bottom cleaner unit is running and working well, into Replacment parts needed to bring back to ideal ; bottom unit mount plate , tail, tail sponge. Approx cost ($105).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$

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

No issues at this time, auto fill shut off is located on the equipment pad.

In the next 10 years expect to replace this float head with the new plastic standard ($10) ideally before failing point (non stop running).

Pool Light Condition: Good$55

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Halogen 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

The pool light is not on a GFCI circuit and should be upgraded for safety as this is the modern standard ($55-255).

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $495

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3 ; Cartridge 400sqft & De w/push pull valve
Filter Notes
Low Filter Pressure - Indicating Low Flow or Newly Installed Filter Element
Filter Additional Notes

System 3 ; Cartridge 400sqft in fair condition. Element may need Replacment soon, recommend filter cleaning ($85) to identify Replacment need ($355) however very likely due to physical condition.

De w/push pull valve;leaking from filter internal Union o ring set ($105) and push pull valve re plumb ($305) both can be repaired in under 8 hours.

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Tri Star - Fair - Fair to Poor Condition 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Due to the age of this particular pump, I would classify this as a soon to expire situation ($555-755) and therefore the pump could be replaced with a variable speed pump to ensure low energy costs and efficient operation of this swimming pool as a one pump pool (best option here). Otherwise this pump will function for another 1 - 24 months without issue.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Fair (Replacement recommended in 6 months - 5 years $455)$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris 10+ years old ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

When the booster fails in 1 - 48 months, remove this pump and instead install a valve to bypass this pump ($655) and install a return bottom cleaner for $450 (Polaris 360). Otherwise this soon to fail pump is in working condition and will operate most likely for another 1 - 48 months without issue.

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$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This Sta Rite Max e Pro Pump is in fair condition with little issues present: dirty /older pump lid o ring, recommend service and or replacement lid o ring ($55-105) , and the motor should last another 12 - 48 months before a motor replacement ($200) and installation ($355) may be needed.

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

The Polaris Sol System is a fine working system , but now 15-20 years later a newer standard has been introduced, so there is that option and several others.

For now this wireless controller controls all functions of the pool and adds programming to the system for automated functions , if standing near the panel as wireless connectivity is not the best.

Otherwise to quickly select equipment to turn on recommend using the outdoor panel for immediate response and preferred for all uses of the pool (minus programming).

This outside panel shows a temp sensor error ($157) however due to age I wouldn’t recommend Replacment of that issue item instead replacement of this entire control system ($1500-2800) to allow full automation from your mobile phone anywhere in the world.

The light gfi here present is also much older and should be upgraded for safety on either the light Breaker or the plug gfci ($155+).

Otherwise no issues present to prevent this system from operating at this time.

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$

Overall Details

The pad overall is in fair to good working condition.

Needs include;

1. UV shade cover
2. Debris removal around equipment
3. Re paint equipment pad
4. Re paint some equipment to ensure longevity
5. Some valves need to be re tuned / lubricated / and or removed and replaced with a 10 yr standard fitting vs a 1 - 3 yr present
6. Re position some equipment / remove some equipment / install some valve bypass options

All items above would cost approx $1575 to bring back to ideal new standard including parts and installation.


Due for maintenance, small equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
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
Good
Notes

Present is a non painted, non UV covered equipment pad with older valving.

Condition
Good
Notes

One step back

Condition
Good
Notes

Left angle

Condition
Good
Notes

Plaster showing signs of algae build up in corners, recommend water quality attention.

Condition
Good
Notes

An older valve, recommend valve body service ($85+).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1031Est. Totals


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