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1104 Astoria Pl. ‎, El Dorado Hills, Ca (11:00 AM - September 2, 2013)

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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: North / East
Sytle: Iron
Notes. The fence is in good condition. However it's not self closing. This can easily be added to this fence to ensure proper safety and self closing capabilities.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

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

Approx Gallonage: 25k Gallons
Dimensions: 14 x 32
Notes: The plaster is in good condition, however it does show some signs of plaster wear on the steps, the shallow, and the deep ends of the swimming pool. As well as a significant plaster blemish in the spa floor (north west corner). This can be repaired, however I am not certain if the repair will look 100% better than the current blemish.

I also expect another 10-25 years of quality plaster life from this beautiful plaster job. That is assuming the water ph and alkalinity are maintained correctly and the swimming pool is cleaned frequently, including the bottom cleaner bag and skimmer baskets once 1/2 full.

Tile Condition: Great$

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

Tile:

Size of Tile: 3 x 3 Wall / 1 x 1 Step
Type of Tile: Ceramic / Glass
Notes: The tile is in excellent shape and shows no sign of calcium build up.

Coping:

Around the swimming pool it has dime width cracks from exposure to water over 5-10 years. These cracks are between the coping slate stones in the actual mortar. I attempted to remove the stone to see if it was in fact loose and it was not. I expect this to be an issue in the next 1-4 years before one or more stones begin coming out of the deck.

Water Quality Condition: Good $

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

Ph: 7.6
Free Chlor. 2
Total Chlor: 2
The water in the swimming pool is in good condition. There appears to be no organic growth found inside the swimming pool in any location. However if the water is older than 10 years we recommend replacing it with 1/2 new or 100% fresh water to ensure proper water balance over the next 10-20 years.

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 Repair / Replace
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Could Not Determine - $88/ VGBA Cover
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Notes: The main drain covers are in good / like new condition. They also offer anti entrapment protection However since they are older than 2008 they are not VGBA approved. Recommend replacing it with an identical , vgba compliant cover.

The skimmer is in good condition. The skimmer basket float valve is old and I would recommend replacing ($38). This will ensure its proper operation as the current float valve is missing an O ring and will not currently work as designed.

There is also an additional skimmer opening, however this is not the skimmer. This is to isolate the main drain or the skimmer for proper circulation and balance. If desired; In the summer suck more from the main drain and in the winter suck most from the skimmer (and clean often!).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged (Needs Tune Up Service $45) $

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model. 280/380
Notes: The bottom cleaner is in fair to good condition. It needs several small repairs to bring this cleaner to like new condition.
1. Hose Swivels
2. Hose Floats
3. Wheel Bearings
4. Wheel Nuts
5. New Tires
+ More (Recommend Bottom Cleaner Repair Service to find all issues $45).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$

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: (Manual Turn Style)
Notes: The auto fill is located on the north left corner of the home. It turns on the pool water to fill the pool at high fill rate. This only fills the pool and not the spa. The fill rate is substantial. 1-2 inches fill rate in 10-20 minutes.

Pool Light Condition: Great$

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

Manufacturer: American Standard
Model: Incandescent / White Light
Size: 500w
Notes: Both pool lights are in good working condition. They both turn on and function as designed.

Spa Light Condition: Great$

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

Manufacturer: American Standard
Model: Incandescent / White Light
Size: 300w
Notes: The spa light is in good working condition.

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Filter Condition: Fair (Normal to High Filter Pressure - Filter Cleaning Treatment Recommended $55) $

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

Manufacturer: Jandy
Model. CL460
Size: 460 Sqft.
Notes: The filters in good physical condition. With a normal to mildly high pressure tends to indicate a dirty filter. Recommend cleaning this filter in the next 1 month.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

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

Manufacturer: Jandy
Model. Stealth
Size. 1.5
Notes. The filter pump is in good condition. Zero air in the pot basket. This is a great sign of an excellent working pump. I expect another 10-20 years from this pump. And another 5-10 from the motor.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Fair (Replacement recommended in 6 months - 5 years $455)$

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model. PB4 - 2004
Size: 3/4hp
Notes: The booster pump is in good working condition. However once turned off makes a small, slow, grinding sound. This is not a current issues however it is common in 5+ year old pumps. I expect another 2-10 years from this booster pump.

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: Jandy
Model: HHP / Stealth - 2004
Size: 1.5
Notes: In good working condition. I would expect this motor to last another 1-5 years.


Waterfall Pump Condition: Good$

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

Manufacturer: Jandy
Model: HHP / Stealth - 2004
Size: 1.5
Notes: In good working condition. I would expect this motor to last another 1-5 years.

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: Good $

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

Manufacturer: Jandy
Model: Laars Lite
Notes: This pool heater is good condition. Currently is setup to heat both the pool and the spa. There appears to be heavy foliage inside the top ventilation area. To avoid overheating I would recommend cleaning this area out ($210) or vaccuming it out to avoid overheating of internal components.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

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

Jandy Aqualink RS8
Both the outside and inside controller are in good working condition. It shows both the water temperature and the Air temperature accurately. All functions are functioning at this time.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

The spa side switch is in need of modification to ensure safety. Currently a mismatched type of spa side switch is installed to the side of the spa. This poses a minor trip hazard when entering the spa. Recommend either replacing this with a wireless controller or installing the old / standard version of this device.

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)$

Overall Details

All valve bodies are in good condition. However currently the actuator valve is in need of replacement ($325). This actuator valve controls the suction from the spa or swimming pool. With it currently not working the pool and spa cannot operate correctly. Recommend replacement soon.



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