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8513 Elm Ave, Orangevale, (11:00 AM - September 19, 2024)

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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
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
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Blemishes Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 28' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has scratches and staining present throughout as well as deep blemishes / scratches and check / cracking likely from chemical and poor chemical managment ,and appears to be 15+ years old but is only 3. Mottling present throughout. May have 1-7 years remaining without waterloss and re surfacing may be required in that time frame due to accelerated issues.

Tile Condition: Good$0

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A N/A 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile all appears to be in ideal condition for age approximately 30+ years years old. The mastic is fresh and new. Could not check coping stone / tile fully due to mastic service being performed.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 20 - 45 (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 - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Chemical levels ie chlorine are VERY high and should be monitored.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $700

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
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Cover has old screws that are not stainless rusting out and will need to be replaced ($200).

Also the skimmer is missing its float and weir, recommend adding a weighted basket as well ($400).

The skimmer is older and hollow - and cracking present. Will need temp repair ($100) soon. At next remodel stage / replaster recommend a new skimmer ($1500-3500) installed.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

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

The cleaner is working but needs a new tail , sponge, weight, and a trimming on the hose ($205+)

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

I did not find a fill line other than a potential fill at the hose bib connection near decking. A temporary fill is $125+

Pool Light Condition: Good$0

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Light is like new, with no water inside the lens and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years

Pool light functions without issue. Switch is located in south west side of decking near pool.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $150

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Aqua Sta PLF 27000
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

Recommend service to filter and tank o ring ($150) as this unit is currently leaking. Otherwise like new and ideal condition overall and may need a new element ($200+) if pool went green several times.

Filter Pump Condition: Recommend Attention$50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Tristar w/new motor ≤ 0.99HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Is pump is currently at its maximum pressure with a dirty filter element blocking its flow. This is the smaller half horsepower upgraded to 1.99 sf - And therefore is at its maximum flow / highest stress in this situation. Recommend filter attention asap to resolve issue with this pump.

Also note the pump needs its bonding wire attached ($50)

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged Pump + Connections$450

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

This pump is functioning but leaking from its seal plate, and hoses ($450+ repair which includes attaching bonding wire). Recommend repair or replacement ($1500+).

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1350

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
1350
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The panel is corroded and damaged from long term use. A new like panel would be $750+ installed. Also adding correct variable speed breakers ($300+). And a water bond ($300+).

Otherwise the panel is currently functioning and may for some time but due to corrosion is a danger and safety hazard.

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$1000

Overall Details

The plumbing installed gives us one 2 inch suction and 2 inch and a half returns. Therefore we have more return flow than suction flow. Recommend hard plumbing for the booster pump ($500+) Repainting and labeling the Sikich equipment pad ($200).



Condition
Poor
Notes

2” suction - should have more distance per mfg spec. And a check valve should be added ($300+).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Return, likely 1 1/2” - plumbing is low enough to cause trip hazard and high enough to snap pipe if stepped on.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Not high enough off the ground to code / light junction box. Recommend updating as defined in Board and Timer section.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Small gas line likely not large enough for anything substantial to heat the pool. Also can be tested for free from gas company to confirm status of line.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4030Est. Totals


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