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955 Somersby Way, Sacramento, (1:00 PM - December 30, 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

North side gate checked / access.

Pool Surface Condition: Near New $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 32' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Surface appears to be approx 12 months old or less. In ideal condition.

Note = Some dust and debris present. Without a quality bottom cleaner and main drain suction expect this surface to stain.

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 120
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 waterline tile is in near new condition. With a new skimmer throat but existing skimmer.

The water being so high makes it difficult to fully inspect the waterline tile / throat.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $400

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) 1 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 140 (High) 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

No chlorine. High ph. Recommend balance ($200) Recommend a bottom cleaner and service to keep this nearly new perfect plaster maintain its color.

New plaster likely hasn’t been fully balanced ($200).

We offer weekly service ($175/mo) Full Service

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Updated MD / Original Skimmer $0

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Updated MD / Original Skimmer 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

New main drains.

New skimmer parts. Older skimmer with considerable wear.
Existing skimmer.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

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

No cleaner present. Ready for a Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

Unable to locate any fill valve.

Pool Light Condition: Great$0

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
LED 100'
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

Like new. Without issue.

Spa Light Condition: Great$0

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Light is like new and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years (new bulb)
Spa Light Additional Notes

Like new. Without issue.

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Filter Condition: Older - Working - Recommend Updates $125

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m120
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

Service due ($125) at Service confirm if elements are due for replacement ($450+).

Filter Pump Condition: Due for Modification - For Safety & Functionality.$999

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite, Pentair New Motor on Older Body 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Working however during pool filtration / suction = pump impeller cavitation, indicating this pump motor is oversized for this application. To avoid excess wear recommend a variable speed pump / motor ($1000-2800 installed).

Note this pump appear to be leaking at the drain plug ($10) and or seal plate ($250+) or shaft seal ($450+). Recommend repair or replacement.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
999

Booster Pump Condition: Great$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Lao1n ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working without issue.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$500

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Pro 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

This pump operates, but appears to have issue ; pulling air from suction port, check valve loses check immediately, pump basket appears to be under excess 30-60% primed.

Still like new. Issue is likely on the suction line / connection. Recommend service to confirm ($500).

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) $400

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite Nat Gas
Heater Additional Notes

Working; 53 degrees to 71
In 17 minutes.

Display very difficult to see after operating for 10 min. Filled with condensation. Recommend service to attempt to resolve ($200). Recommend bonding with an appropriate wire ($200).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Minor Update$100

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
100
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Older breakers. In working condition. No GFCI for pump. Recommend such ($100) otherwise working.

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$

Overall Details


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
N/A		 Notes

Working, older copper plumbing under the pool / spa. Ideally this would have been updated before the most recent re plaster.

Above ground it appears to be pvc.
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Working.
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Working
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Working.
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Working.

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3299Est. Totals

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