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1600 3rd Ave, Sacramento, (12:00 AM - December 19, 2023)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Other $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Access was through garage door. There was no alarm on the door.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 40' 10-50% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

I feel the surface of the pool is approximately 12 months old. I do see there is some abnormal wear in the deep and shallow end and middle end of the pool sections. The abnormal wear present is likely due to poor water chemistry management, or poor plaster application. This issue can be corrected by replastering the surface ($10-15k) vs trying to repair the sections.

Note that the surface of the pool does have a light blue tint added to it as a result of likely water, chemistry issues where chlorine and copper in high levels, mixed and caused a discoloration layer to occur on the top surface of the plaster.

Tile Condition: Good$0

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 135
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

The tile present is less than three years old, and I do not see any abnormalities present. There is some discoloration in between the tiles as I am seeing a yellowing in some locations which may be due to abnormally high chlorine levels.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
pH Level Details Free Chlorine Details Total Chlorine Details Cyanuric Acid Details Alkalinity Notes Calcium Notes
100
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

Water quality indicates that the chlorine levels are very high and should be modified ASAP ($100) otherwise all other factors of the water chemistry appear to be in Ideal Condition. Note that the water does appear to be older than five years, and therefore there may be a desire to drain and refill the water for essentially fresh water to use.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $100

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 itself is VGBA compliant. It does appear that there is a considerable sump below the main drain cover.

The Skimmer present is ready to have its float and float O-ring updated ($100).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $650

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The main cleaner unit is missing - recommend a new unit (Polaris 280). The cost of the new unit is $550-$650

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
625

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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 fill is located on the south side of the property it is in working condition without issue at this time.

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 can looks nearly new, approximately 1 to 3 years old which would be unusual for this light to stop working in the timeframe. But I think is more likely is the fact that the light can has been updated with a faulty bulb that likely doesn’t match the rating of the light can and therefore it tripped the breaker and eventually cause the breaker to fail. Recommend replacing the light can complete ($750). If it is found that the GFCI breaker is in working condition, and the light does not turn on upon replacement GFCI at the equipment pad.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Updates $750

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7M120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is approximately 20+ years old And I suspect that the filter elements inside the filter are likely due for updating - based on the fact that the filter pressure is approximately 12 psi, which matched on the three-quarter horsepower pump motor would indicate the elements are due for updating if recently cleaned. The filter element set is approximately $500 shipped along with a new tank, O-ring and installation $250. Also, recommend updating the filter pressure gauge included in either of those services.

A alternative to the filter currently installed is the TR – 100 C or TA – 100 - Pentiar makes both. These are most ideal sand filter, alternatives while one is the commercial grade which is most ideal versus a residential grade TA series filter.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$850

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Single Speed ≤ 0.99HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is an inch and a half in taking returns style pump, However, the supply line is 2 inches, recommend taking advantage of the 2 inch option and increasing the size along with a larger pump, eventually, when desired (Pentair i3 or SuperfloVs).

The filter pump has a mild vibration which is seemingly stemming from the suction side of the pump and not necessarily the motor. This may be due to the older impeller installed, or an improper sized impeller for the motor. Overall, this filter pump motor will last likely another one to three years of life.

Note that the back of the motor is exposed and will need to be addressed with either parts and repair ($50-200) or the entire motor may need to be updated due to its age and lack of markings ($850+).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
850

Booster Pump Condition: Working Condition$350

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump has a new hose connections on the suction side, but an older style on the return side. I also see sun damage on the hoses. I recommend updating the hoses soon in the next 1 to 5 years ($300). The conduit connection is heavily sun damage. I would recommend at least painting this conduit to prolong its life ($50).

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: Great$0

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

The timers installed are in working condition.

Do you want to switch below? The booster pump timer on the left-hand side is in working condition however, it is reversed. This could be corrected if desired ($100). And a most ideal situation. The two timers would share one single box versus two separate boxes. The GFCI will likely need to be updated along with an overall updating of missing pieces present on the electrical side, including updating the conduit to the filter pump ($750+).

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: Fair - Working Condition$550

Overall Details

There are no valves present.

I would recommend covering this equipment pad from UV using a UV mesh which can be purchased on Amazon for $50 or less - and also converting the booster pump hoses too hard plumbing three-quarter for approximately $400. And painting and labeling the equipment pad $50.



Yes, the equipment pad does have a thinning layer of UV protectant paint, and it is due to be re-painted and / or have a UV shade device ($50+) placed over the top / sides of equipment pad to help ensure long PVC piping life AS WELL AS 2x+ or more equipment life., The equipment appears to be in direct sunlight a large portion of the day. By simply covering the equipment with a UV mesh shade ($25-55 on Amazon + Installation) you will see approx 3x equipment life and 3x less equipment breakdown. This is recommended here.
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Poor
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4100Est. Totals


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