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3848 Stemmler Dr., Sacramento, (1:00 PM - November 15, 2024)

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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 fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $16000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 28' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface to me appears to be 7 to 15 years years old. I am seeing pitting present throughout the entire Plaster surface. I counted approximately 20 pits. I also see some unusual cracking in the north section of the pool. I see two. There is some unusual spotting buildup occurring throughout the pool that may be organic matter like black algae.

I would anticipate that this pool surface is nearing expiration and will require plastering soon ($8-12k) as well as repair to the structure at the two cracked areas ($2-4k).

Tile Condition: Issues Present$650

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Heavy Build Up ($650) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile Has significant / heavy calcium build a present. Expect a cost of $650 to remove.

The gap between the top of the tile and the bottom of the coping appears to be in OK shape, but in the north section of the pool, some gapping is beginning to occur Due to settling in that area.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
<6.5 5 - 10 (Slightly High) .05 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 250 (Low)
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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is very unusual= Low CYA low alkalinity in pH and relatively low calcium hardness levels, indicating water loss is likely present. Recommend rebalancing and rechecking water chemistry and one to 30 days to confirm if water loss is present ($300).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Minor Updates Needed $176

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Recommend adding the float valve O-ring ($50) Otherwise, the skimmer is in working condition. The skimmer throat also has a lot of calcium buildup on it as well.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $25

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

The bottom cleaner isn’t working condition and it is due to have its hose slightly trimmed and new tail sponge ($25). Otherwise, this unit is in working condition.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes Manual Fast
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$925

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens ($575+)

To me, the pool light looks like it has water and condensation inside the light lens and therefore should be updated for safety. Light can $575 +
Install $350

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $750

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Swim Clear 4025
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

Recommend service to the filter , likely new elements, and replacement o ring set ($750+).

Filter Pump Condition: Working - Small for Pool + Solar$450

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Max Flo Vs 500 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is undersized for a second-story - But to its credit, it is working. Still, this is a highly stressed condition condition for this pump and likely will cause it To fail prematurely. The rear panel also has a button that is cracked and likely will allow water to seep in and destroy the touch panel ($450). I would just budget for a larger pump once the time comes and remove the two pumps and install one pump like the Pentair i3 @ $1800 + install and programming $750

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
450

Booster Pump Condition: $0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Booster Pump Additional Notes

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: Poor$1200

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Super 2 Pump 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This waterfall pump is nearing expiration. Its motor sounds terrible and likely will fail soon. A new like pump installed is between 1200 to 1800.

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: Recommend Updates$500

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
500
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The panel is only being used at this time as a sub panel As the filter pump has its own built-in timer. I would also update the breakers to assist safety for a GFCI variable speed breaker and GFCI Pool light breakers ($500+). Current breakers installed our difficult to use and are not functioning correctly.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $2000

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

The solar controller is functioning however it does appear that the solar sensor on the roof has failed and will likely need updating ($500). Additionally the roof is missing its straps and I see one visible leak that will require service to it and likely all connections ($1500) vs a whole new array $3500.

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)$2900

Overall Details

There are several issues on this pool equipment pad that will be improved once service occurs. The first is properly filtering the bottom cleaner ($800) This can be accomplished with plumbing modifications. Next is this old in line chlorinator if no longer desiring to be used ($300) But I would personally recommend utilizing a in-line chlorinator like this @ $500 installed new. I would also paint and label the entire equipment pad ($300) And I would also install check valves on the suction side of the filter pump and waterfall pump ($500).



No, the equipment pad is not UV protected by a UV protectant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment, 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.
Condition
Poor
Notes

Cleaning bypass needed

Condition
Poor
Notes

Check needed

Condition
Poor
Notes

Check needed

Condition
Poor
Notes

New Chlorinator needed / hoses.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The solar check valves are not operational and need to be updated as well as adding in water purge for winterization ($800).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $26001Est. Totals


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