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126 Carmody Cir., Folsom, Ca (3:00 PM - September 12, 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: South West Corner of the House
Sytle: Wood Fence
Notes. The fencing on the side of the home is in fair condition, however it is not fully self client self latching. Needs some minor work to accomplish this.

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: 20k Gallons
Dimensions: 10 x 24
Notes: The swimming pool surface is in fair to good condition. There is plaster wear throughout the swimming pool putting the age of the plaster at approx 8-12 years old. The current wear marks however are that of a 12-15 year old pool. I feel the plaster surface will last another 7-15 years without seeing any additional issues. At that time re-plaster will be required (typical cost $3500).

Tile Condition: Good$

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

Size of Tile: 3x3
Type of Tile: Ceramic
Notes: The tile is in good condition. There are no signs of loose or cracked tiles. However there is calcium
Build up on the face of the spa spillover. This can be removed via a tile cleaning service for approx ($350-450).

The coping around the edge of the swimming pool is in good
Condition. There are some signs of shrinkage between the coping and the concrete however it is not an issue at this time. Recommend repair / replacing this coping in 7-15 years (typical cost $2000)

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: 10
Total Chlor: 8
Cynuric: 80
Alk: 80
Cal Hardness: 500

The body of water is in good condition however the chlorine level should be lowered down 1/2 of where it is currently (3-5ppm).

Client expressed interest in alternative forms of sanitation. A Salt System would be approx $1500, Ozone $900, UV $950. The pricing is in order of sanitation contamination in the body of water. Personally I choose UV over all based on its quality of sanitation and lower cost of ownership.

- Alternative forms are currently installed as well: Frog Erosion / Canister System. A two part system that actively kills organic materials during filter pump operation in two ways; chlorine and a mineral pack. Both of these need to be replaced on a seasonal basis. The smaller chlorine canisters need to be replaced approx every 2-4 months. The outer mineral pack can be replaced every 6 - 12 months.

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 skimmer and main drain are both in good condition. The skimmer float valve should be replaced as it is missing some parts ($45). Also the main drain covers are anti entrapment however they are older than 2008 therefore they are not VGBA compliant, recommend replacement to bring up to a standard ($88x2).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $

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 condition. Currently it is running at approx 25% speed. I feel it needs one part to bring it up to good working condition; a wall adaptor ($43). Once replaced it should be in working condition.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: N/A$

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

Pool Auto-Fill: (No)
Spa Auto-Fill: (No)

Notes: Auto-Fill not present.

Pool Light Condition: $

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

Manufacturer: Jandy
Model: Sal / Sam Light
Size. Standard
Notes. The pool light does not currently function. I do not feel it is a bad bulb because both the spa and pool are not working, and furthermore it appears they are both wired to the faulty breaker located on the bottom right corner of the control panel. Therefore I feel this is because of a bad breaker plug ($40-60). Recommend replacement to help remedy this issue.

Worst case; If it is in fact a bad light this Light Can typically costs $880 installed. To downgrade this color changing light to a standard incandescent style 500w cost would be $475 installed.

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Manufacturer: Jandy
Model: Sal / Sam
Size. The spa light does not turn on currently. However I feel if the breaker is replaced (explained above) it should fix this light issues as well. If not the cost of a new spa light can is $455.

Equipment Pad


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: Sta-Rite
Model. System 3
Size. 450 Sqft.
Notes: The filter is in good condition. The filter elements are in fair condition. The pressure is not high however it is not low. Most likely the higher than normal pressure is because these elements need to be cleaned, however if these are the original elements then they need to be replaced ; approx $575. Also this swimming pool does receive alot of debris. It is approx 2x the size needed for this swimming pool. However I feel it is still underrated for the amount of debris this swimming pool received. I would recommend cleaning the filter elements at least every quarter and replacement every 2-3 years.

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: Sta-Rite
Model: Max E Glas II
Size: 1hp
Notes: This is an original pump. It is in fair to good condition. It does not have any bearing wear sounds. I would expect this pump to last another 2-10 years.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model: PB4
Size: 3/4 hp
Notes: This pump is in fair condition. It is the original pump. I hear a light bearing noise. This indicated eventual failure, however it is not an issue at this time.

However currently it is leaking from the suction and return portion of the pumps. This can most likely can be corrected by replacing the connection fittings on the booster pump ($55).

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

Manufacturer:
Model:
Size:
Notes:


Waterfall Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

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

Manufacturer: Sta-Rite
Model: Dyna Glas II
Size: 1hp
Notes: This is an original pump. It is in fair to good condition. It does not have any bearing wear sounds. I would expect this pump to last another 2-10 years.

However currently it is leaking from the filter pump pot. This most likely can be corrected by replacing the pump lid o ring ($35).

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

Heater Condition: Good $

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

The Sta-Rite System 3 Gas Heater. It is in good condition. It is 400K BTU model.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

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

Jandy Aqualink RS8-12
There is an indoor control panel as well as an outdoor control panel. Both are in good working condition. Both operate the pool filter pump and spa heat. The indoor control panel is able to determine the temperature of the water as well as the air. The indoor control panel lights up to be viewed at night.

ON the outdoor control panel is a breaker plug. This breaker is tripped and cannot be reset. This issue needs to be resolved ($195).

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: Good$

Overall Details

The valves are all in good working condition. Recommend re-painting the equipment pad with UV protected paint ($210). This will increase the life of the equipment pad.



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


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