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21710 Dawnridge Drive North, Colfax, Ca (5:00 PM - March 8, 2013)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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

Safety Fencing Condition: $

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

Location: None
Open access from drive way to walk to lower level swimming pool.

Pool Surface Condition: N/A $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
' by '
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Approx Gallonage: 20,000
Dimensions: 25 x 12
Notes: This is a free form swimming pool made mostly of gunite and plaster. It does not show signs of physical weakness except in one joint between the spa, pool, and skimmer. This is a red flag. However it does not appear to be causing the swimming pool to lose water because of this issue at this time.

Tile Condition: N/A$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Notes: N/A there is no tile installed.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
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?
Additional Water Quality Notes

Green / Cannot see past 1-2 feet.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 No
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
N/A
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Notes: Cannot see the bottom. However we are able to pull water from the pump to the skimmer at this time. And I saw significant movement.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: N/A $

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

N/A
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

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

Pool Auto-Fill: (Yes)
Spa Auto-Fill: (No)
Style: (Valve w/Float)
Notes: The float is corroded and in need of replacement. Typical cost $15

Pool Light Condition: N/A$

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes

Notes: It does appear to have light function however I was not able to locate a switch of any kind.

Spa Light Condition: N/A$

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

Notes: It does appear to have light function however I was not able to locate a switch of any kind.

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Filter Condition: Good $

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Manufacturer: Pac Fab
Model: Nautalis
Size: NS-?
Notes: Not Labeled - appears to be a NS-36 model

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Manufacturer: Pac Fab
Model: Challenger
Size: 1 1/2 hp
Notes: The pump appears to be in good overall shape. However the pump is in need of a union on the top to secure the return line. At this time it sprays water every-time the pump is on.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: N/A$

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

N/A

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Good$

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

Manufacturer: Pac Fab
Model: Challenger
Size: 2 hp
Notes: The pump appears to be in good overall shape.

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Waterfall Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

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

Manufacturer: Pac Fab
Model: Challenger
Size: 2 hp
Notes: There is no switch for this pump. However the pump appears to have a bad motor / not run in a long time. Old Growth algae is present on the inside of the pump lid.

If it is a bad motor / pump, with the age of the pump I would replace with a similar New pump.

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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

Manufacturer:
Model:
Size:
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

Manufacturer:
Model:
Size:
Notes:

Heater Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

Manufacturer: Ray Pak Heater
Size: 100K-400K
Notes: The heater is in need of a service to find why the heater is not turning on, at all. Most likely a bad board. Or possibly just a bad breaker.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Good$

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

Manufacturer: Intermatic
Size: 220v
Notes: This main timer operates the filter pump.

It appears to operate efficiently.

The single Switch operates the Spa Jet Pump.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

N/A

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

N/A

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Overall Details

Manufacturer: Jandy
Model:
Size: 2"
Notes: The valves are older than 15 years with limited / original UV protection. I would recommend re-applying paint to protect these pipes.

I would also recommend replacing at least one valve (suction side pool / spa) jandy 3 way valve.
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $Est. Totals

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