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12180 Frantz Ln., Wilton, (3:00 PM - September 14, 2022)

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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
Chain Link
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, 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
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 35' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are large areas of staining and discoloration, The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$4200

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Other Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Missing tiles around the waterline, approx 10 linear feet of missing tile and another 20 of loose. Estimated at $1500 to repair these areas of concern.

There is SUBSTANTIAL calcium formations present on the tile. Approx cost to remove is $1200.

There is some areas of lifting concrete around the pool that should be modified to avoid trip hazard. Approx cost to repair areas of concern using grinding techniques ($1500).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 140+ (Extremely High) 650+ (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?
No No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend 1/2 drain + chlorine reducer ($300).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Poor Condition - Recommend Updates $226

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Poor Condition - Recommend Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drains in the pool and spa. Both covers should be updated for safety.

The skimmer is VERY old and should be updated when concrete / tile work is performed ($2000+), which it currently is likely working at this time (could not be fully tested due to low water level). Recommend updating the weir ($50) at this time.

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

The bottom cleaner is working, however it is due to have its tail, and 2 hose swivels added + hose shortened ($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

I was not able to locate the fill for the pool that they are currently using. Likely they are using the hose, instead of the installed fill line that is not being supplied with water (pictured).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$750

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

The light would not power on at this time it also appears that there’s water present inside the light lens recommend replacement ($750+).

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$750

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

The light would not power on at this time it also appears that there’s water present inside the light lens recommend replacement ($750+).

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Filter Condition: Damaged $750

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair 420/520
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 leaking from its tank o ring, and union o rings. Recommend repair as well as element replacement ($700) and a new pressure gauge ($50).

Filter Pump Condition: Poor Working Condition$500

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Dyna Glas 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is older, with a slightly newer motor, and is due for a new lid o ring / lid as well as adding a check valve to the suction side portion of it as well as new connections ($500) due mostly to the ongoing abuse.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Working Condition - Could Not be Fully Tested$

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

This booster is in poor working condition but due to low water level could not be fully tested to confirm if any leaks were present.

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) $5200

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Raypak 400K
Heater Additional Notes

The heater is no longer in operational condition. Recommend replacement ($5200).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Working Timers / Unable to Locate Breaker / Switches$650

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

It is likely they disabled the switches for the pool lights and do not have breakers for the pump specifically which is not ideal or safe Recommend updates to this; ($650).

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)$2000

Overall Details

Leaking valves and 0 maintenance performed. It is likely best to either repair ($500) or replace the plumbing installed ($2000).
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $15381Est. Totals

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