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1164 Kingston, Costa Mesa, California (4:00 PM - May 24, 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: Adjacent to Home
Sytle: Iron Rod Gate
Notes: Gate is in excellent condition, and is capable of latching. Also opening away from the swimming pool, which posses no problems due to it being around 100 yards away from the pool.

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: 25,000 gal
Notes: Plaster is 15 years of age and is beginning to show signs of pitting and discoloration. Currently, this is merely physically attract and posses no issues right now. However, once cracks start appearing this will be a problem due to water loss etc. This plaster is at the end of its life time and cracks could start occurring in the next 1-5 years. At that time a re plastering the pool is highly recommended.

Tile Condition: Poor$

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: 5x5
Type of Tile: Custom Ceramic
Notes: Tile has some sections where multiple missing tiles. This wont cause any problems other than just being visually unattractive. Also, there is a good amount of calcium build up on the tile, which may be removed very nicely with a glass bead tile cleaning service.

Water Quality Condition: Great $

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
6.8 1 3 150 60 150
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

notes: Water is only 1-5 years of age so it recently has been filled. Strangely, the water contains alagae regardless of high chlorine levels. This a result of high phosphates in combination with a dirty filter and air leak. Water should be looking grate once these issues are resolved.

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 N/A
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: Skimmer posses fair suction, however not enough to power the bottom cleaner anymore.

Main Drain Notes: Main drain posses fine suction and flow of water. The main drain inside of the swimming pool is missing a cover, and should be repaired immediately due to a huge hazard, and makes the pool NOT SAFE to swim in.

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

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

Manufacturer: Pent - Air
Model: Aqua Ray
Notes: Aqua ray appears to be in fine shapes and projects no signs of cracks on its frame. However, it is not effectively moving it all. A tune up service is recommended. If this does not remedy the situation, then the pump is simply at the age where it incapable of powering the bottom cleaner.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$

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: Auto fill works fine at filling the pool. However, there is a leak located on the handle of which turns on the auto fill. Which not to serious, since the leak only occurs while auto fill at all. Repair is still recommended.

Pool Light Condition: Great$

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

Manufacturer: American Standard
Watts: 40
Notes: Light is in great working condition.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged (No Water Present - Bulb & Gasket Replacement $155)$

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

Manufacturer: American Standard
Watts:40
Notes: Spa light will not turn on and requires repair.

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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: Unknown
Model: Unknown
SQFT: N/a
Notes: This filter is around 20 years old, and is still functioning fine. Grids are getting old in age and are beginning to show some serious signs of wear and tear. But is still doing a fine job of keeping the water clear, therefore, replacement wont be necessary until water starts to become cloudy even after filter grids are very clean. Then replacement is a must.

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: Leslies Pool Supply
Model: Self Priming Electric Pump
HP: 1.5
Notes: 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: Great $

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

Notes: This heater is completely out of commission. Requires multiple large parts to replaced to where its more economical to purchase brand new.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

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

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Great $

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

THis is a yellow dial timer that overall is working, but still should be replaced, It is very old and excessive force is required to turn the manual switch, it is quite a pain, But other than that, it works absolutely fine for turning on and off the pump on a daily basis.

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: Great$

Overall Details

This pool is equipped with two Ortega valves, capable of navigating both pool and spa features, of which it is doing a fine job. Valves posses air leaks and repair is needed. Air getting into the system will cause multiple problems.



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


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