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850 Stratford Ave., Dixon, (11:00 AM - August 25, 2022)

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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 Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards, Recommend self closing and self latching gates leading from the front of the house to the backyard. Door alarms on all access points leading into the backyard from the house to the pool
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The safety fencing around the pool does not completely cover it and it does not completely self close and self flatch but nearly does.

Defensing leading into the backyard does not completely self close and self latch.

Recommend minor repair.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 35' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to be newer and approximately 12 to 48 months old. No issues identified.

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile around the swimming pool is in ideal condition.

There is a missing piece of concrete out of the coping while it is not ideal it does not appear to pose any risk of danger at this time.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $175

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) .05 (Low) 0 (Very Low) 120 - 150 (High) 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool, A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment., An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65) No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is very poor; there is an extreme level of pH and alkalinity in this pool as well as cyanuric acid. It is likely it will need to be 1/4-1/2 drained ($150) + algae treatments ($25).

If this water chemistry is left in its current state it will greatly reduce the life of the plaster recommend modification ASAP.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $300

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 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
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain cover has been updated to a VGBA complaint cover. The main drain itself likely was not compliant due to the close proximity of the suction ports to the actual cover hence why I’m seeing more buildup in one location versus spread throughout on the cover.

The skimmer itself is heavily discolored due to chlorine abuse, I would rate the skimmer housing in poor condition.

The skimmer is due to have a properly installed weir door, float, and float o ring ($300). Currently the weir door is upside down, The float and float O-ring are heavily abused and will require updating.

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

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

The bottom cleaner installed is in working condition however it needs a new tail and likely two new tires ($105+).

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 Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The manual Phil is in working condition however it does leak during operation recommend minor repair to resolve ($125+).

Pool Light Condition: Great$

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
LED 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

The pool light is in ideal working condition without issue.

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Working Condition $

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7M120
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is in working condition without any issues present no water loss and the filter pressure is normal. The filter tank is dirty but that does not effect operation.

Filter Pump Condition: Near New - Working Condition$150

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Supermax Vs Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in like new condition without any issue to operation. It does not appear that the bonding wire is connected and should be for safety ($150).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Near New - Working Condition$150

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Waterway Pb4 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump is in working condition without issue to operation. The bonding wire should be connected ($150).

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: Panel is Newer - Recommend Updating Gfci$150

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

The panel is working, but the light gfi needs to be updated to GFCI ($150).

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$200

Overall Details

The equipment pad is in ideal working condition without issue. Dirty with dust but working.



Condition
Good
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

The diving board installed is likely not compliant with today’s requirements, but it is in updated condition.

Condition
Poor
Notes

There are only three return lines into this pool this is not exactly ideal and I would recommend modifying the return outlets to allow proper circulation to occur ($200).

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1480Est. Totals


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