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138 Tomlinson Dr., Folsom, (1:00 PM - September 12, 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: 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, 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

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 30' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Overall ideal condition, some scratches present. Estimated age 12-48+

Tile Condition: Good$

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 N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Ideal condition

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water is in need of balancing chemicals ASAP ($300).

Also there is water loss found currently on the equipment pad.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Near New Covers / VGBA Compliant Pool Only $800

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Near New Covers / VGBA Compliant Pool Only 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain in the pool is compliant. There are two main drains in the spa one is likely going to the spa jet pump the other to the filter pump that’s making this not a VGA be a compliant main drain and it should be modified at the very least on the equipment pad for safety ($500).

The skimmer is due to have its float float O-ring and weir door updated ($300). The skimmer also shows signs of chlorine abuse.

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Working condition unit, recommend minor updates ; tail, and minor service if desired.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

No Autofill found.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$750

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

Pool light appears of water presence inside the light lens recommend replacement for safety ($750+).

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$750

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

The spotlight also appears that water presence inside the light lens and does not turn on recommend replacement for safety ($750+).

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Due for Service $850

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite 450sqft - S8M150
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is older and leaking out its tank o ring and a bad pressure gauge. It is due to be serviced which will include cleaning the filter elements tank O-ring and likely updating all of the above as well as a pressure gauge ($850).

Filter Pump Condition: Newer - Recommend Safety update$50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Filter pump is newer - 1-5 years old. Ideal working condition. It does not appear to have its bonding wire connected for safety ($50).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Newer - Recommend Safety update$50

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Boost-Rite ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This pump is newer approximately 1 to 5 years old. It does not appear to have its bonding wire connected for safety ($50).

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1350

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite
Spa Jet Additional Notes

The spa jet pump is in working condition however very old and poor overall condition. The check valve on the suction side may need to be service as well as the pump basket, pump lid, and Pump lid o ring due to slow prime starting ($300) it is also leaking from its return connection ($300) Otherwise I would only expect this pump motor to last another 1 to 36 months before replacement is required ($750+).

I would recommend a new pump instead ($1300+).


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: Good $50

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite Max E Therm
Heater Additional Notes

The heater is approx 9 years old. In working condition. Average life of heaters un bypassed and in direct sunlight is 12-18 years, Double if modified as described. Recommend bonding ($50).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Updates$300

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 variable speed pump breaker and the lower plug GFI should be updated to GFCI ($300).

The main panel is controlled via a phone app this is the best one available on the market today. Make sure seller leaves white modem box that’s currently connected to their internet modem that belongs to this system - they can only work together.

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$500

Overall Details

Equipment pad is due to be painted labeled and covered from UV ($300).



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

There is a small leak on the return connection going into the plumbing and equipment pad ($200).

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $5980Est. Totals


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