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1850 Stillwood Ct., Folsom, Ca (3:00 PM - July 18, 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 access gate does not swing away from the pool, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fencing is in good working condition however it isn’t in ideal self closing condition. Minor repairs to accomplish this.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
10K - 15K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
10' by 22' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is in ideal condition for its age. It does have discoloration due to high ph / high chlorine. There are blemishes in the shallow end most likely due to objects falling and landing directly on the plaster surface. If in the future the blemish gets worse a simple plaster repair can be performed to correct.

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 80
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
Additional Tile Notes

Minimal calcium build up, approx cost $300-450 when the time is desired.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 150+ (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 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 No Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality overall isnt bad, it does have a high cyanuric indicating that a 1/2 drain should be performed to balance. And a lower calcium hardness indicating new water in the past 3 - 12 months. Or since the filter is leaking this could be a prolonged leak causing significant water to be lost over time, recommend adding water and maintaining chemical level and testing again in 1 - 3 months.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $188

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 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

The skimmer has discoloration throughout due to improper water chemistry / chlorine tablets being placed in the skimmer basket. This should be corrected by replacing / servicing the skimmer o ring and float valve ($155) for now,

eventually the skimmer will need replacement, ideally in 10 - 25+ years but due to discoloration potential is much sooner ($2-3K).

The main drain is not VGBA compliant and should be upgraded for safety ($25 cover - 225 service)

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The unit is in working condition , however heavily damaged by chemical (chlorine/salt), note replacement is the most ideal option for this situation I feel. As repair to unit would most likely be extensive ($250+ Hose, Tail, bearings, tires, wheels, etc+).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
45

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$125

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

Broken / Too Easily Removed Auto Fill Valve Topper to Valve, also leak located on the plastic flush valve body, may need simple flush out or seal replacement ($125 Service Call)

Pool Light Condition: Good$

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

Fully functioning light, no issues at this time. Note however due to age of the light (approx 10-12 years) that the light is set to expire any moment or up until ten years from now. Approx cost for standard 500 watt/300 watt Incandescent $575 Installed, $1375 for Color Changing LED Pentair Light Installed

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $255

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Cartridge - Clean and CLear Plus CCP220
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is in a distressed state, as its been in the sun since 2002, and its currently leaking from its main tank seal as well as the pressure gauge assembly at the top of the filter ($255). Note after addressing all of these leaks the issues may still persist as the top of the filter is prone to morphing over time as its such a small piece of plastic and so much pressure is applied to it daily, if un maintained.

If desired a Sand Filter TR 100 would be an ideal filter in this situation with a multi port backwash valve in line, as easy and clean of a filter as you can have. Coupled with a variable speed or 1/2 or 3/4 hp pump this would work well.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Single Speed 1.5-2.0 hp 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump overall is in fair to good condition, however;

1. The motor is a level 4 out of 4 on heat 212+ and will cause this motor to expire if left un resolved. Most likely cause of issue; A. Dirt Filter Elements B. Older motor (original motor) and at one point or another it was ran dry causing the bearings to fail, and causing more resistance to be applied to this normaly smooth motor or C. Incorrect plumbing size in relation to native GPM of this pump: This pump motor is WAY oversized for the plumbing , and its literally carving groves into the plumbing and adding un needed pressure to the system every time its ran. In other words, please remove this pump and replace with ideal pump; IntelliPRO $1675, Intelliflo, Superflo VS, or Superflo 3/4hp $575 in order of cost, highest to lowest.

Solution would be to service motor

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: 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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$245

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 board and timer are in working condition, however the breakers / light plug breakers are not GFCI compliant and should be updated for safety ($245) otherwise no working issues 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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1065

Overall Details

Overall the pool equipment is in fair condition however there needs to be a plumbing modification as it’s not ideal for filtration; ($455).

UV Paint $155

Valve & O Ring Service $455

= $1065 To bring back to like new


Due for maintenance, large 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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Valve bodies to be lubricated and re sealed.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking Filter

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Shot of the energy bowl , re direct showing.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking filter tank o ring.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2208Est. Totals


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