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9204 Emerald Crest Dr., Elk Grove, Ca (4:00 PM - March 16, 2014)

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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 Side
Sytle: Wood
Notes: The fence is In fair condition. Needs repair to self close or self latch. $150 repair cost.

Pool Surface Condition: Poor $

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

Approx Gallonage: 18k
Dimensions: 10 x 25
Notes: The plaster is in poor to fair condition. There are signs of re bar rust bleeding through to the plaster surface. If not corrected this will compromise the entire pool shell. Also signs of heavy wear on the plaster surface. I expect another 2-6 years from this plaster surface before replacement would be needed.

The concrete overlay coping is delaminating in many locations. Specifically one area in the north east side of the pool. The other in the south west side. Both areas feel hollow and show visible signs of cracking and corrections / patches.

The coping around the skimmer is warped to an oval shape. If it continues any further it will crack the inner plastic ring.

I feel if it continues anymore the skimmer opening will eventually fail. And the skimmer basket will not be able to be cleaned out without modification. As it sits now the skimmer lid does not fit correctly. And one side is popped out of the skimmer opening causing a tripping hazard.

The plaster surface also has a thin organic algae buildup from a previous drain and clean service. This thin layer is on everything from the pool light to the pool surface. This should be removed to keep chemical usage down to a normal level before replastering.

Also with the current filter this may have difficulty being removed, as it is fine and abundant for this 150 Sqft cartridge filter.

I also found that the soft patched areas of the concrete coping / water line also aligns with either plaster variations or concrete lifting (pictured).

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

Size of Tile: NA
Type of Tile: NA
Notes: The tile zone is covered with a concrete pebble and painted. The paint is durable for up to 5 years. This eliminated the need for tile at this time.

Water Quality Condition: $

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
8.0 VERY HIGH 0 VERY LOW 0 VERY LOW 0 VERY LOW High Ok
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water needs adjustment and balance ($175) immediately. Otherwise this pool will turn green in 1-5 days.

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 Yes
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer Notes: In poor condition. Float valve needs cleaning and or replacement. Currently damaged.
Main Drain Notes: The main drain appears to be new and VGBA compliant.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: N/A $

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

Manufacturer: NA
Model:
Notes:

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: (Manual Turn Style)
Notes: The auto fill is not working at this time due to a faulty wall valve. Once turned nothing happens. Cheap plastic valve $80 replacement.

Pool Light Condition: Fair$

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

Manufacturer: American Standard
Model: Incandescent
Watts: 500
Notes: In good working condition. Original light nitch. New light bulb. Wouldn't expect this to last longer than 1-6 years. Once light
Nitch seal is broken leaks are immanent. $475 Light Can Replacement.

Spa Light Condition: N/A$

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

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Model:
Watts:
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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: Sta Rite
Model: Cartridge
SQFT: 150
Notes: The filter pressure gauge needs to be replaced. The filter elements need to be cleaned however they are in good overall condition. The tank o ring needs to be lubricated and cleaned ($55).

Filter Pump Condition: $

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. Dyna Glas / Max e Glas
HP: 1
Notes: The filter pump is leaking from its return fitting. Also the pump lid seal needs replacement. However this pump is completly underated to run the solar that is installed (needs 2 hp or more) instead Recommend replacement with variable speed pump. Also note The three way valve above the pump is currently putty sealed therefore it will leak in 1-6 months, Recommend replacement ($150).

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

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

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: N/A $

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$

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

Intermatic Single Throw 220v Timer Clock. In working condition. However overall fair to poor condition.

There are three switches on this equipment pad. They all work. One operates the pool light. One operates the timer clock. And the last is a gfi plug. This does work and resets as needed. All are in poor to fair condition. The self closing lids do not self close. Recommend rapir or replacement on all of these covers and protectors ($150).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Good $

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

Working condition. Currently controls the Intermatic 3 Way Valve, which is in fair working condition.

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

Manufacturer: Intermatic 3 Way Valves
Model: Never Lube and Lube Versions.
Notes: Both appear to be original valves. All need to be maintained by either cleaning and lubricating o rings ($255). And the never lube valves x 2 need to be replaced ($155x 2).

There are four 3 way valves and two ball valves. All are original.



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


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