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8261 Dillard Rd, Wilton, (10:00 AM - July 26, 2022)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Recommend Minor Repair $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wrought Iron Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Fair Condition $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 35' 50-100% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has wear present throughout the pool approximately 50 to 100% - common on salt pools.

After looking in the equipment room I did find that there is a salt bag present likely from previous salt pool use.

Tile Condition: N/A$3750

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 115
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Other No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile around the pool is in good condition overall there is calcium buildup present that can be removed for approximately $750.

The rock work in the waterline area needs to be mortared soon as there are gaps present throughout and in some of the coping stones as well ($2000) this will lead to water loss if left unresolved (waterline).

On the north side of the pool there is some settling that has occurred causing the concrete to be uneven and create a slight tripping hazard from the concrete to the coping and there are mini gaps around the pool between the concrete and the coping that can be resolved for approximately $1000 in mastic work.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $20

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 140+ (Extremely 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?
No No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The pool has a high pH alkalinity issue currently that needs to be modified ASAP this is what is likely causing plaster wear ($20).

The chlorine is fairly high and could be modified if desired but judging by the amount of dog hair in the pool I would assume that this is a better level to compensate.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $704

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 4 or more N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There appears to be eight main drain style covers in the pool but they may not all be main drain or suction style covers instead they potentially may be returns. Regardless all eight covers are due for updating due to age and condition ($88x8) $704.

The skimmer is in working condition without issue currently.

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

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

The bottom cleaners front right wheel does not turn this time the hoses either too long or inadequately sized, The tail is due for replacement and a new tail sponge + service to unit ($205+).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

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

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 older and do for updating, currently gets slightly stuck on during use in the canister needs to be cleaned out ($125).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$2975

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes

There are two pool lights installed one is newer than the other, but it is difficult to properly test as the breaker is tripping during function. It also appears that the pool lights may be LED and therefore I must estimate two new Pentair 5g 12v LED lights ($1250 x 2 + install $475.

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Near New Condition - Recommend Backwash Valve $500

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Quad DE 100
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is in near new condition. It is missing a backwash valve required for proper operation ($500).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$100

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

The filter pump is in working condition. Recommend a new lid o ring / service to suction union ($100).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Working Condition$

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Waterway Laq1n ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working condition - 2013 mnf date

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: Poor$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Northstar 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This waterfall pump is in fair / poor working condition without major issue at this time. The bearings on the pump sounds poor and the motor may expire soon approx 1-48 months which would ideally be switched over to function via the one filter pump and a valve ($500) vs pump / motor replacement ($1250+). Note that this particular pump is notorious for issues as currenlty seen. Recommend adding a check valve to assist with avoiding issues described in Valving section of report.

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: Working Condition - Metal Oxidization Present$550

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

The timer is in working condition. I am noticing considerable metal oxidization everywhere. I would recommend updating the GFI‘s to GFCI for the variable speed pump especially ($150+). I do not recommend having junction boxes on floor level in case flooding occurs electrocution may happen if not perfectly waterproof, this should be modified ($400).

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: Good$1200

Overall Details

The equipment pad is in working condition without any leaks present overall good condition. There are some modifications that should be performed to increase efficiency described below



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

They are storing large amounts of chemical inside of a low ventilation room that is causing heavy oxidaization to occur on mini metal parts this is not ideal.

Condition
N/A
Notes

There are no leaks present on the plumbing but I would recommend adding a suction side check valve to both pumps ($500).

Condition
Poor
Notes

This reduced one and a half inch tea is not ideal and she should be updated to 2 inch ($500).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend addressing issue via service ($200)

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Water loss occurring on both waterfalls Recommend mortar service as described in tile section.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $10254Est. Totals


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