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1425 Terracina Dr., El Dorado Hills, Ca (1:00 PM - April 9, 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: East Side
Sytle: Wood Fence
Notes: Has issues Self Latching, Does self closes at 50% open and 100% open.

Pool Surface Condition: Great $

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

Approx Gallonage: 28K Gallons
Dimensions: 10 x 20
Notes: The plaster is in good condition, no pitting, or rough areas present. Would rate this application at a 9 out of 10. I would expect another 10-30 years from this plaster surface if well maintained and balanced.

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: 4x4
Type of Tile: Ceramic
Notes: The tile is in good condition. It does have a very light calcium build up which can be removed with a tile cleaning treatment for approx $500.

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
7.0 1.0 2.0 80 40 250
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is good to great condition. There is no algae present at this time. Would not recommend any changes at this time.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Great $

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Great 1 Yes
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. All devices are present to allow proper flow from the main drain to the skimmer.
Main Drain Notes: The main drain is In good working condition. Appears to be anti-vortex, but not 2008 VGBA compliant. Recommend replacing with VGBA drain cover ($88).

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

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

Manufacturer: Pentair
Model: Legend
Notes: The bottom cleaner is in fair to good working condition. Needs a tune up service $45 to replace wheels / tires ($100) and most likely a few other items. Overall it is in a 6 out of 10 condition.

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: (Valve w/Float)
Notes: The auto fill float is in good working condition. However this style of float will eventually break and cause the pool to flow indefinitely. Recommend replacing with new plastic standard $35.

Pool Light Condition: Great$

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

Manufacturer: Pentair
Model: Incandescent
Watts: 500 W
Notes: In good working condition.

Spa Light Condition: Great$

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

Manufacturer: Pentair
Model: Incandescent
Watts: 300 W
Notes: In good working condition.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Great $

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

Manufacturer: Pentair
Model: Clean and Clear Plus
SQFT: 320 SQFT - 420 SQFT
Notes: 11PSI In good working condition. No recommendations.

Filter Pump Condition: Great$

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

Manufacturer: Pentair
Model: WhisperFlo
HP: .75hp
Notes: The motor has been replaced, and is not original. This means that there is a higher than normal burden on this pump or that water level may have been an issue that caused the old motor to burn out. Recommend replacing with higher HP motor in the future to reduce issue, or with a new variable speed, water level detection pump ($1325).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$

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

Manufacturer: Pentair
Model: PB4 Booster Pump
HP:3/4 HP
Notes: In good working condition.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Manufacturer: Pentair
Model: WhisperFLO
HP: 1 1/2HP
Notes: Minor Seal Plate Leak - Minor Leak $155, recommend repair.


Waterfall Pump Condition: Great$

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

Manufacturer: Pentair
Model: WhisperFLO
HP: 3/4 HP
Notes: In good working condition.

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

Manufacturer: Pentair
Model: MINIMAX NT
BTU: 400K BTU
Notes: The heater is in good working condition. At present time this heater heats the water two degrees in three minutes. I would rate this heater overall at a 8 out of 10 at this time. However there is some damage to the outside of the heater near the gas connection. Recommend sealing this area with foam to prevent further issue $155.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

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

Manufacturer: Pentair
Model: IntelliTouch
Notes: The outdoor control panel is in great working condition. The indoor control panel reads temperature and signal from outdoor panel. Both temperature sensors work at this time. I would give both panels a 9 out of 10.

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

To convert to a salt cell add $750 to install a new cell into this system.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Overall Details

3 3 Way Valves
2 Actuator Valves
All in good working condition.

However all valves and piping are beginning to fade, and wear. Recommend a Equipment Pad painting service $255 to apply UV protection for the next 5-10 years. Also highly recommend putting a light sun shade / roof over this equipment pad to prolong life of equipment up to 2x longer.



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


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