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9292 Franz Valley School Rd, Calistoga, Ca (1:00 PM - October 16, 2025)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Poor / Functional $125

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

The safety fencing is in working condition, over the top of the pool. I noticed that the cover itself looks less than 3-5 years old and likely has 3-5 more years additional or more. I also found the cover had a hard time un rolling closed, and found it to be nearing issue and likely will require service soon ($125+). I would put this cover at a 5 out of 10 on smooth function.

Pool Surface Condition: Fair - Blemish / Wear Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 32' 50-100% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Even though the surface is less than 5 years old there is significant accelerated wear present, but oddly smooth like a new surface with wear grooves and patters typical in a 15-25 year old surface = (surface looks 30+ years old in mineral deposits) due to three factors;

Improper water balance ;

1. very high chlorine
2. likely high ozone
3. high ph / alkalinity / native water elements

I would expect that if all issues mentioned were resolved (ideal balance) the surface should live a long life of approx 10-25+ more additional years without issue, if not 5-15.

Tile Condition: Damaged - Issues Presents$2000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 100
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 water line tile overall appears to be nominal without any visible issues except for two areas of concern, on in the north west corner, south west corner where some mortar is missing / cracks present = generally this coupled with what appears to be moisture on the outside walls of pool exposed, indicate that water loss may be present and I feel is most likely in this location (Water line area) will need to be re sealed soon ($1-2k) and maybe more.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 140+ (Extremely 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The chemistry levels are all out of balance except the ph.

The chlorine is V E R Y high, as well as the alkalinity.

The cya is low generally an indicator of water loss / new water but the calcium hardness is also ideal, recommend re testing in 1 - 30 days to help confirm this issue.

I am not opposed to a 0 CYA pool, in fact with a cover its encouraged and most ideal. Additionally this is a special pool with ozone AND salt, I would recommend NOT using salt and ideally consider continuing using Ozone but make sure the MDV vessel is more optimized with its gaseous waste hose. An even better option is a UV light ($800) vs all other options present.

Additionally with what appears to be some algae present on walls ? and cloudiness present all lead me to believe this is not being maintained and could simply be resolved with proper treatments to likely remove contaminants = $300+ ie enzymes, phosphate removals, potential CYA balance if planning to leave un covered for prolonged periods of time, etc.

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 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is due to have its float updated and ideally a weighted basket ($100+)

The main drain appears to be VGBA compliant.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

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

The bottom cleaner is in working condition, it is going to need a new tail, and maybe some hose modifications ($105 or less).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

The autofill was turned off ? No water pressure. Could not fully test.

Pool Light Condition: Issues Present$125

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
LED 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

Neither light is synced with each other, it is likely a very simple programming issue, recommend service to resolve ($125+).

IF one or the other light is non operational in the future the cost of one of these Jandy Color LED Lights is approx $1100.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Nearly due for Service $150

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy CV 580
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is due to be serviced as the pressure is slightly high and indicating its due for its quarterly service ($150+).

Filter Pump Condition: Near New - Recommend Minor Service$100

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy ePump Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The seller told me he saw the suction side union leaking and is due for minor service. At the same time id recommend service to the pump lid o ring and union which may include updating that o ring ($100).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
100

Booster Pump Condition: Near New - Without Issue$0

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

Spa Jet Pump Condition: $

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: $

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

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: $

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: $

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) $500

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Solar
Heater Additional Notes

The solar was tested and is in working condition. The structure the solar is sitting on is showing it needs attention ($100-500+).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Working Condition$0

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

The timer is in working condition. The antenna on the wireless module is broken, not a large issue, but notable.

The GFCI to the pumps are present.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $1000

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

The Ozone unit is leaking from somewhere inside the main unit, this will likely require some equipment / replacement and service ($125-950+).

Also note the output hose should be ran outside the shed to help prolong the life of the equipment ($50+).

Salt Control Systems Condition: Good$125

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes Yes Yes No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The salt system appears to be functional (due to the extremely high levels of chlorine), and therefore some attention should be applied to the level of output via service ($125+). Note though I would not recommend salt in this application, its un needed and overkill.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$600

Overall Details

The equipment pad is ideal overall, some waterloss seen.

Otherwise without issue other than alot of pool supplies being present inhibiting ideal function / operation of pool equipment ie service.



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Broken antenna

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Decking showing signs of issue, likely will require some attention.

Condition
Poor
Notes

A non serviceable quality check valve vs having a bypass valve ($300) would be my rec, not required.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Clear signs of o zone waste burns

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Nearing expiration and will require some attention / repair soon ($300+).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $5230Est. Totals


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