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8287 Caribou Peak Way, Elk Grove, Ca (1:00 PM - September 20, 2018)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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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: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
10K - 15K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 28' 10-50% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time, The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The plaster surface is in overall good condition except for some areas in the spa ($1000) and two blemishes on the pool wall ($1000). All can be corrected but to re plaster the whole pool and spa expect a cost of 3-5k. Which makes this a tough choice.

Tile Condition: Good$0

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Other No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Light to medium calcium buildup which can be removed if desired for approximately $550.

Otherwise no loose or missing tiles.

Water Quality Condition: Good $

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) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 400 - 650 (Slightly 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?
0 No No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

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 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is missing its float and should be updated asap ($58).

The main drain in pool is a VGBA ompliant cover however iya a single cover as well as the spa. This making it not VGBA safe. Spa cover should be updated due to age ($88).

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

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

The bottom cleaner is in good working condition however it’s needing new ; tail, tires, and weighted sponge ($155).
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
50

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$

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

Pool Light Condition: Good$

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb
Pool Light Notes

Spa Light Condition: $

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

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

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
PAC Fab Mytilus
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

20 psi at 3400 rpm
10 psi at 2000 rpm.

Slightly dirty filter. Recommend cleaning ($85) and possible element Replacment ($155).

Filter Pump Condition: Great$155

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The pump is in working condition at 443 Watts at 2000 RPM

Overall the pump is in really good condition minus the UV damage. Small leak found in return connection of pump ($155+).
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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $325

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite Sr333 Nat Gas
Heater Additional Notes

They fed the gas heater with two separate gas lines one plumbed underground for a pre-existing here and one plumbed new along the weep screed and through the kitchen. Quite possibly this heater is not
Receiving enough gas and that may be why it’s able to fire up and run yet eventually puts itself out after 30 seconds of use. Recommend Technican service ($325)

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Poor$245

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
GFI/GFCI/Light Breaker/Plug is not connected to any light, recommend service to repair and upgrade this issue for safety ($245)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Older panel, no longer in use other than to provide power to pump that has a built in computer timer.

Pool light / spa light connected to non GFCI and should be upgraded for safety ($245).

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)$1100

Overall Details

The valves are all in working condition however there is an energy bowl present that is no longer recommended to be in service ($355) to remove and re route this to allow proper filtration / filter to occur.

Hose bib should be replaced ($15) as it’s barely NOT leaking and ready to fail.

Also the paint on the plumbing needs to be refreshed ($255).

Last in the next 1 - 48 months all valving will need to be serviced by opening cleaning and servicing the o rings present in all 2/3 and check valves ($455).


Due for maintenance, medium 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

Second view of energy bowl incorrect plumbing.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Recommend removing the 3 way valve and plumbing correctly, as estimated in main valves section (energy bowl).
Condition
Poor		 Notes

No longer used Nature 2 / Mineral Pack / to slow or stop electralosos or reduce algae / organic growth. Due to age recommend Repalcment unit soon ($255).
Condition
N/A		 Notes
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2140Est. Totals

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