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2575 E Bidwell St., Folsom, (3:00 PM - September 15, 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: N/A $

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Locked access points to both pool / spa area and equipment pad area.

Pool Surface Condition: Pool Surface; Ideal | Spa Surface; Heavily Chemically Effected $300

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
' by ' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Approx age of surface 7-15 years old;

The pool surface is ideal overall. There are some markings found in the deep end of the pool, likely surface stains that with service can be removed ($300).

The spa surface looks uninviting if uncirculating due to discolorations. However with circulating pumps ON its slightly less noticeable. Re plastering of spa would correct spa coloration issue and cost approx $2500-4000.

I would visually estimate the surface of the pool looks newer approx 1-5 years old. The spa looks 15-25 years old. They are likely the same age and due to poor chemical monitoring / dosing / and proper testing / settings on the system this caused the discoloration / dangerous levels to occur in the spa for prolonged periods of time.

Tile Condition: Some Areas of Concern$2000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A N/A
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile looks good in general overall, however upon very close investigation there are gaps present in many locations between tiles that will require some mortar additions ($2000) to prevent water loss issues currently or in the future. These gaps generally develop due to poor water balance which is currently present here. This issue can Specifically be seen here in picture #2 in the skimmers (dark spots in the white grout) and one additional issue outside the spa wall south west corner (pictured #1).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $500

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
<6.5 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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

The water chemistry in both bodies of water is in poor condition overall; low alkalinity, relatively VERY high chlorine, and LOW ph. These are all recipes for accelerated surface wear / surface discoloration / equipment leaks / and heater core premature failure.

Recommend modification to chemical levels as well as modification to monitoring system parameters ($500).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates for Safety $3748

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates for Safety 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 1 4 or more 3 or more
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The spa skimmer appears to have some epoxy left over from a possible epoxy repair performed in the past. If so the spa skimmer may require repair ($500) / replacement ($2500) in the next 1 - 96 months.

The pool skimmer is functioning. It does not have an equalizer line connected.

The spa main drain covers are due to be updated soon to comply with safety standards due to age and condition. Covers are approx $208 each and if not replaced in the past 5 years should be updated per requirement ($208x4).

The same for the pool main drain covers ($208 x 2)

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Working Condition $

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Robot Cleaner
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner was in working condition.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$250

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes Yes Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Auto fill canister could not be accessed. Both the pool and spa fills appear to be in working condition.

The flow bypass filter appears to be letting water bypass more frequently likely due to a need to service this unit (pictured #2) as water is pooling due to excess water expenditures ($250+).

Pool Light Condition: $

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

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Like New - Recommend Verification for Commercial Applications $150

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair TR-100C
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The pool filter is like new and in working condition.

The spa filter is also like new however it does have a small leak on the tank o ring and drain plug o ring. Recommend service to repair ($150). Note there is a small potential that the drain plug apparatus is leaking itself, if this is the case it will be under warranty and fixable via warranty service at no cost.

I suspect though that these filters are insufficient for requirements, recommend confirming with health department that the filters labels are for residential applications even though they are labeled commercial filters themselves, and likely depending on bather loads the pool and spa filter may require both to be up sized to minimum TR-140C filters ($2500x2).

Filter Pump Condition: Near New - Working Condition$400

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFLO 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. It appears that the pump was leaked chemicals (chlorine) from the tank system likely due to an older hose that was leaking that has now been replaced. It does not appear to have caused MAJOR damage but still should be removed to avoid damaging the paint that protects the drive system via service call ($150) and at the same time correct the electrical connection (trip hazard) and re seal to avoid corrosion issues ($250).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Spa Filter Pump - Like New$

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Single Speed 1.5 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This Spa filter pump is in working condition without issue at this time.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$400

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

This spa jets pump is in working condition with a newer motor on an existing pump. It is working without issue at this time. The motor does have chemical spills on it and if left un resolved will corrode the motor prematurely, recommend service to resolve ($150). The electrical connection is also a trip hazard, recommend repair to resolve ($250).


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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

This does not appear to be used / connected to system, recommend removal).

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliCHEM x 2
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

There are two seperate intellichem systems installed. The pool (east) system is working however leaking. This leak can likely be resolved easily with service ($150).

Otherwise this system appears to be fully functional at this time.

Note that the system has its chlorine (ORP) settings set too high and will need service to resolve ($150).

Heater Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $1250

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Raypak 336 BTU
Heater Additional Notes

The pool heater did take 14 cycles for the heater to turn on (approx 10 minutes). This may be due to low gas supply, recommend service call to determine gas pressure / supply ($250) is appropriate.

The spa heater initially has minor trouble but did turn on after 4 cycles (approx 3 minutes).

The gas line going to the spa heater appears to be HEAVILY corroded and likely will need to be sanded / repaired or replaced ($750).

The spa heater is also leaking during use at the unions. This likely just requires a simple service call to repair ($250).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Updates for Safety$425

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

It does not appear that the controller board fully functions the pool equipment at this time.

The breakers do function showing approx. 240amps of service.

The variable speed pumps (x2) are required to have GFCI specific breakers, recommend adding the Pentair (siemens) updated breaker for safety ($150x2).

Also consider checking all lights / electrical outlets are in fact GFCI for safety ($125) - service call

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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)$9999

Overall Details

The equipment pad is sun bleached, leak chemical build up, and corroded in many locations. It is likely fine for another 1 - 10 years or more, but It would be wise to consider optimizing the pad not only hydraulically but new connections and fittings to allow this pad to be far better off for 15-35+ years without large service needs if designed correctly for; chemical spills, weekly cleanings, and regular service coupled with health code requirements. I can refer a designer and installer for this application if desired ($4-6K+). This would keep costs and break downs to an all time minimum. Currently due to poor design and hodge-podge lowest cost repairs as possible (compared to appropriate repairs for requirements) ignoring true chemical and health code requirements "slipping under the wire" due to inexperienced health code enforcement agents will only get you so far for so long.



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

As detailed per manufacturers requirements the suction side connection on the pump feeder should be removed and added to the return side of the pump and the feeder added to the return side of the heater. This modification would be prescribed in detailed plumbing repairs outlined in this main "OVERALL DETAILS" valving description and estimated cost is in the fifth (last) section.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Non ideal tubing system (in my opinion) as this is susceptible to not only a reduction in flow but also build up to develop and in turn create a shut down of monitoring or dosing.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Close up of corroded bracing present.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

I am seeing a puddling of water and potential chemical spills, this is not ideal for many reasons but one main reason is that if the chemical containers become compromised they can create not only a VERY deadly inhalation hazard but also a fire hazard mixed with high voltage electricity nearby. This is nearly an enclosed system when considering how chemicals act in walled areas and it is not ideal to allow standing water or chemical to occur. Recommend installing appropriate sub containers ($1K+) below chemical containers and likely installing an auxiliary drain (estimated via concrete contractor $?).

Also note that the metal braces for electricity are heavily corroded due to chemical condition and may need to be updated soon ($2K+).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

We are looking at the east wall. On it is 3 separate chemical monitoring and feeding systems. 2 are currently active or partially active. The Pentair appears to be working but the Rola Chem also appears to be partially active. I would recommend removing the Rola Chem if no longer being used to avoid confusion = For units no longer being used I would recommend removing to remove confusion for others servicing or maintaining this pad ($300).

The Pentair IntelliCHEM system is generally considered the newest, best, and most robust system. It is the main source of monitoring and feeding. I am noticing some screen issues already developing on the east controller due to high heat exposure, which makes sense as this is likely the most sun exposed side of the pad. Recommend covering ASAP.

It appears that the Pentair system is likely the third automated chemical supply system installed. It is the newest and best "IntelliCHEM". I would HIGHLY recommend using hard plumbing that is out of the way of accidental stepping or kicks as was originally installed on the system 3 systems before (original). It would cost approx $1500 to 2500 to install proper hard plumbing to and from chemical feeders and chemical tank systems to allow this system to function optimally for decades vs months (current soft tube system as described above).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $19722Est. Totals


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