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8416 Starlily Ct., Elk Grove, Ca (2:00 PM - April 28, 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: North / East
Sytle: Wood / Rot Iron
Notes: The wood fence does not self latch however it does self close. The rot iron does not self close however does self latch.

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: 25k Gallons
Dimensions: 30 x 14
Notes: The pool plaster surface is in fair to good condition. The plaster is currently 8-12 years old. I would expect another 5 - 15 years from this plaster surface.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

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: The pool tile is in good condition. However there is a fine calcium build up on the surface of the tile that can only be removed by glass bead blasting.

The spa spillover does however have a section of missing tile on the lip. This can be repaired for $250.

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
7.6 Slightly High 30 Extremely High 30 Extremely High 150 Very High 120 Slightly High 500 Ok.
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is clear however there are other issues present that are causing additional issues with this swimming pool.

1. High Phosphates - needs to be lowered
2. High Chlorine / Cynuric Acid - needs to be half drained / neutralized
3. Yellow Algae Present - treatment will lower chlorine

Overall I would charge approx $210 to chemically treat and balance this swimming pool

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 N/A
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

Skimmer Notes: The skimmer is currently being used by the bottom cleaner. Therefore this skimmer is not being used as it was intended.

Main Drain Notes: The main drain is in fair condition. Appears to be original main drain covers. They are not VGBA certified, however they are anti entrapment style covers. Recommend replacing the covers with approved covers ($88ea).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model: ATV
Notes: This bottom cleaner is in good working condition.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $

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 working condition. Located on the side of the home.

Pool Light Condition: $

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

Manufacturer: Jandy / American Standard
Model: Mini Bulb / Incandescent
Watts: 100-500w
Notes: Could not be tested, however the light gfi is not receiving power, therefore the main breaker needs to be removed and replaced ($65).

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Manufacturer: Jandy / American Standard
Model: Mini Bulb / Incandescent
Watts: 100-500w
Notes: Could not be tested, but the spa light shares the breaker with the pool light. Therefore I feel the issue is the same.

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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: Jandy
Model: Cartridge
SQFT: 580 Sqft
Notes: The filter elements are in good condition. Running at 12 psi. The actual filter is in fair condition. Note the filter band is in poor condition. They typically have a life of 10 years before replacement is needed. However simply replacing the filter tank o ring and or keeping it lubricated is key to a long remaining life from this filter.

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: Jandy
Model: Small Body Stealth 8-12 years old.
HP: 1.5 hp
Notes: The pump is in fair to good condition. It has several odd start up noises that show me this system is currently not running at peak efficiency.

Upon inspection I found that the actuator valve coming into the filter pump had been turned off due to it constantly spinning in place instead of stopping on it's designated position. Recommend addressing this issue before it causes more damage to the pump.

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

Manufacturer:
Model:
HP:
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: Good $

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

Manufacturer: Jandy
Model: Laars LT
BTU: 200k-400k
Notes: The heater is in good working condition. There is some rust present at the bottom of the heater. This shows that there is some material decomposition. I would expect this heater to work another 1-5 years.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

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

Manufactuer: Jandy
Model: Aqua Touch
Notes: In good working condition. Both the inside and the water temperature are being produced on the inside display. The circuit breaker should be replaced inside this panel to address the light issues ($60).

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

Manufacturer: Jandy
Model: Black Never Lube
Notes: The valves are all in good working condition. There are no leaks present. However there is an issue with both actuator valves that need to be repaired / serviced ($210).



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


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