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1600 Los Altos Ct., El Dorado Hills, Ca (4:00 PM - March 17, 2014)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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: West Side of Home
Sytle. Metal (White)
Notes: The north west gate is not self closing or self latching, the tension spring may need adjustment to accomplish a self close and self latch. The east gate is locked. The west gate is also locked.

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: 22k Gallons
Dimensions: 14 x 32
Notes: The plaster is in fair condition. Medium Tahoe blue. I would expect another 5-15 years from this plaster surface.

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: 2 x 2
Type of Tile. Ceramic
Notes: Shows little signs of calcium build up. None missing.

Water Quality Condition: Poor $

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
7.9 High 0 Low 3 High 120 Ideal High Ok
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water is in poor to fair condition. It currently has no free chlorine. And the ph is too high.

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 / Replace 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

Skimmer Notes: The skimmer is in good working condition.
Main Drain Notes: The main drain is in working condition, however the cover is not VGBA compliant. Recommend replacing this cover with a compliant cover ($88).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model. 360 Return Style
Notes: The bottom cleaners is in fair condition. It currently runs at 50-60% efficiency. I feel this is because it either needs a tune up service ($45) or it needs more water flow to the cleaner via a higher HP pump.

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 handle is missing on this metal style auto fill. This device should be fixed and replaced. ($150).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged (Water Present - Light Can Replacement $475)$

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

Manufacturer: American Standard
Model. Incandescent
Watts. 500 watts
Notes: One pool light appears to have water inside and needs to be replaced $475. The other cannot be tested at this time, however it appears to be in fair condition.

Spa Light Condition: N/A$

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

Manufacturer:
Model:
Watts:
Notes:

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

Manufacturer: Sta Rite
Model. System 3 Cartridge
SQFT:
Notes: Missing Pressure Gauge needs new assembly ( $55). Filter elements are no longer ideal. Must replace in the next 1-6 months ($650).

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 / Dyna Glas
HP: 1 HP.
Notes: The pump is in fair condition. It does have a loud noise once it is started up and running. However it goes away over a few seconds. This is a bearing issue. Recommend replacement of pump motor ($555) or with a variable speed pump ($1325).

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
HP. 3/4 HP
Notes: This pump is in fair condition. The hoses are currently leaking and aged. Recommend replacement of hoses ($125). I would expect this pump to work another 6-12 months before replacement of pump is needed ($455).

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: Good$

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

There is no waterfall pump. However there is a waterfall and 3 way valve to control the flow of water from the pool returns to the waterfall. It is in good working condition. The waterfall does not show signs of leaks or cracks in its water set.

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

There is a gas connection available at the equipment pad however no heater present.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$

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

Intermatic
Yellow Dial
Dual Throw Timer
In fair working condition. I expect another 1-5 years from this item before replacement may be needed ($155 ea.)

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: Poor$

Overall Details

3 3 way valves, 1 Pentair and 2 Jandy Always Lube.
2 x 2 1/2.
The valves are currently in fair condition. I would expect another 1-7 years from these valves. I would recommend a seal replacement service ($55ea x 2) on the two black Pentair valves.



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


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