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8533 Merribrook Dr., Sacramento, Ca (10:00 AM - October 27, 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: South / East
Sytle: Metal Swiming Solid Gate - Non self closing / self latching.
Notes: The access fence is located on the southeast side of the property. This is the only access point to the backyard from the front yard. Currently it is not self-closing / self latching. Recommend adding a spring loaded device (Home Depot) to allow this fence to self close and self latch.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

Approx Gallonage: 24k Gallons
Dimensions: 15x25
Notes. The pool plaster is in poor to fair condition due to the plaster holes. These holes may be patched using plaster. Note the severity of the plaster holes in the shallow and transition to the deep end tells me that the plaster is between 15-20 years old.

Approx plaster repair cost $500-600.

Approx re-plaster repair cost is $3000-4000.

Tile Condition: $

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: Custom / Multi Piece Tile
Type of Tile: Ceramic
Notes: The tile is in good condition. There are no missing tile found on the Swimming Pool All Tile appears to be fixed and in good condition it's light signs of calcium buildup towards the top of the tile however this most likely can easily be removed with a pumice stone I do not feel a Bead Blasting Tile cleaning service ($400) is needed at this time.

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

The water quality is a current issue. I feel at this time the filter elements need to be cleaned and the water then needs to then be balanced ($155). This should resolve the clarity issue. However I feel a pool drain, clean, and filter clean ($350) would bring this pool back to a standard clean.

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 - $38/ Missing Float
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Could Not Determine - $88/ VGBA Cover
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The Pool Skimmer is missing a Float Valve in the skimmer. This allows proper circulation and filtration to occur in the swimming pool. It also helps stop the pool pump from running dry. I recommend replacement asap. The spa and pool main drain covers appear to be anti-entrapment however they appear to be older than 2008 so they are not vgba certified. Recommend replacement with new VGBA compliant drain covers ($88ea).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model: 280/380
Notes: The bottom cleaner appears to be in good working condition, judging on the fact that with dirty filter elements it is still able to function at 20%, however with the filters cleaned I expect this bottom cleaner to be in good working condition.

Note some repairs are needed on the bottom cleaner; including a new tail sweep hose clip (plastic $13.91) the current hose clip is a paper clip, this should be removed as the decomposing metal will stain the plaster. If it hasn't already.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good$

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 in good condition it is located on the north face of the home next to the hose bib and the sprinkler valve, this is a manual style Auto fill. It is in good working condition.

Pool Light Condition: Great$

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

Manufacturer: American Standard
Model. Incandesent
Size: 500w
Notes: The pool light is in good working condition. The switch is located by the corner of the house. This is right below the non functioning solar controller.

Spa Light Condition: Great$

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

Manufacturer: American Standard
Model. Incandesent
Size: 500w
Notes: The spa light is in good working condition. This is located next to the pool light.

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Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $

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

Manufacturer: Sta-Rite / Purex
Model: Triton
Size: CC320p
Notes: The filter appears to be in good working condition however with high filter pressure the elements most likely need to be cleaned ($45) and or replaced soon ($300).

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 Glass 2
Size: 1.5 hp
Notes: The filter pump appears to be in fair working condition. However once the pump is turned off or turned on you can hear the motor start capacitor "lag" and then turn the motor on after 1-3 seconds. This motor may go out at any moment, however I would expect another 1-5 years of good working condition of this pump.

Cost to replace motor ($250)

Cost to replace pump ($575)

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
Size: 3/4hp
Notes: The booster pump is and go to the fair working condition. You can hear this pump has some issues with its bearings and pushing a full "prime" when on and running. This is most liekly because of the dirty filter elements, once cleaned this pump should have more than enough flow. Note that there is one valve located next to the heater that supplies this pump with water. If turned the wrong way this pump may not have water to run and it will cause the pump to "burn up". I feel some of these "worst case" examples have happened once or twice to this pump while in operation over the past 10-20 years. Therefore I would expect another 1-5 years from this 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: South Pacific Industries
Model. Blower
Size: 1hp-2hp
Notes: This spa jet blower is in good working condition. It currently turns on and functions the spa jet bubbles very well. This should be used only when the spa is circulating to allow maximum bubble action.


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) $

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

Purex Triton Mini Max Plus 200-400k Btu. The heater does turn on. And the gas was turned off when I arrived. This tells me the heater has not been used in quite some time. Also note the heater has no bonding wire attached to it. Therefore this heater cannot be tested at this time.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

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

Intermatic timer 220v Dual Throw Timer Clocks, 4 breaker box - In good working condition.

There is also a solar controller located near the solar lines, however this unit is missing several pieces on the main equipment pad for it to work.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Overall Details

The three Jandy three-way valves located on the equipment pad are in good to fair condition, However during operation I found That the filter pump three-way about has a leak on the suction side I would recommend replacing the O-rings inside of this valve immediately to avoid pump "run dry" damage. Also note over on the solar run to the roof are two Jandy 2 way vales, these valves are 15+ years old. Recommend replacement in the next 1-5 years.



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