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2925 Observatory Dr., Camino, Ca (2:00 PM - May 24, 2014)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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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: Surrounding Pool x 3
Sytle: Metal / Rot Iron
Notes. There are several access points around this pool. None are self closing or self latching. Two gates, the west and east single gates have self closing springs installed, they just need to be tightened to allow self closing and self latching. The main center gate / access point does not have a self closing / latching spring installed.

Pool Surface Condition: Poor $

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: 14 x 25
Notes. The swimming pool plaster is in fair to poor condition. The plaster is worn down to the gunite throughout the pool. Recommend re plaster in the next 6-24 months.

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: 3 x 3
Type of Tile. Ceramic
Notes: The tile is in good condition, none loose or missing. Very light calcium build up. Can most likely be removed via a pumice stone.

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 3.0 2.0 30 70 500-100
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water is in overall good condition. No algae present. I feel there may be some black algae in the plaster, but it may be just discoloration. No apparent signs at this time.

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 ($45 Replacement 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 fair condition. The skimmer appears to have a built in float valve into the skimmer basket. The skimmer basket is in fair condition. Therefore a new float is not needed at this time. Recommend replacement skimmer basket due only to age.

Main Drain Notes: The main drain cover is missing. Recommend replacement with VGBA complaint safety cover.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: N/A $

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

Recommend suction style bottom clener w/ in line debris basket for bottom cleaning ($550-$700).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: N/A$

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 manual fill is located under the deck nearest to the house. It currently works and is functioning correctly. It is a red handle ball valve.

Pool Light Condition: N/A$

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

No light present. Light niche available to install a new light ($475 + Special Install $250 to add back into system / new conduit etc).

Spa Light Condition: N/A$

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

Manufacturer:
Model:
Watts:
Notes:

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Filter Condition: Great $

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

Manufacturer: Sta-Rite
Model: System 3
SQFT: 53sqft
Notes: The filter has a good filter pressure. There is no de back in the pool, therefore the grids appear to be in good condition. It has a backwash valve installed for easy cleanings. Note after the fifth backwash this filter needs to be opened up and completely cleaned out and re packed with de this service may be needed soon ($105).

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: American Products
Model. Ultra Flow
HP. 1.0-1.7
Notes: In good working condition. I see no reason why this pump will not last another 3-15 years.

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

Solar Heating - In good condition. No leaks present on the solar assembly. Two water discharge valves close completely. One solar sensor needs to be replaced ($175).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

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

Intermatic + Freeze Protection Temp Sensor
Great condition.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

Compool
Lx 220
In good condition. Shows error, needs new solar temp sensor ($175 priced above in heater section) which is located out by the solar assembly.

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: Good$

Overall Details

Intermatic Actuator - Pentair 3 Way Valve
Multi position automatic actuator valve x 1
In good working condition.

Backwash valve is also in good working condition.

Solar Shut off valves are also in fair working condition, currently difficult to turn on and off. Since these either stay on all year or off all winter then replacement is not recommended at this time, just a light servicing.



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


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