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2191 Loch Way, El Dorado Hills, Ca (3:00 PM - May 29, 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 West Side of Home
Sytle. Metal Rot Iron
Notes: Self closing and self latching. In fair condition. One backyard access point (gate) north west side of home. No access via east side of home.

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: 33k gallons.
Dimensions: 14 x 33
Notes: The pool plaster is in fair to good condition. Visually it is in great condition. I would expect another 7-15 years of life 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: Custom
Type of Tile: Ceramic
Notes. In good condition. No loose or missing tile. There is very light buildup around the water line of the swimming pool. There are some spots of very heavy build up; the spa over flow, and back rock wall. This can all be removed with a calcium glass bead cleaning service 500-600$.

Water Quality Condition: $

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 .05 2.0 100-150 60-80 500-750
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

Ph: 7.6
Free Chlor: .05
Total Chlor: 2.0
Cynuric: 100-150
Alk. 60-80
Cal Hardness: 500-750

Overall the water is in fair condition. There is a need for a water balance service as there is algae present. Recommend green treat 1 $155 to remove this issue. Also note that chlorine must be put into this pool within 24-48 otherwise the algae growth will continue quickly.

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 2 No ($45 Replacement Float)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer Notes: The skimmer is in good condition. There is a small leak located in the skimmer basket 3 way valve connection. Recommend valve o ring replacement $155. This pool is also missing both slimmer float valves in both skimmers. Recommend replacement ($55 x 2).

Main Drain Notes: The pool main drain is in good working condition. The spa main drain was physically inspected and found to be installed correctly to the spa floor.

Note both drains (pool x1 and spa x2) are the anti entrapment and anti vortex older standard and are not VGBA compliant. Recommend replacement ($88x3).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model: 360 / Return
Notes. In good working condition. Works at both medium and high speeds. I feel this unit is at 90-100% life left. Also the bottom cleaner hose needs to be shortened 2-6 feet to ensure proper operation.

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) + Over Deck Style
Notes: The auto fill is in good working condition. It does require a hose to be connected to it at all times therefore the current hose should be ran around the concrete surface and maintained bi annually.

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 x 2
Notes. There are two pool lights installed. And one spa light. It appears all three lights share the same gfi breaker. This breaker is not currently in working condition. Recommend electrician service $155 to view and correct this issue. I feel the breaker needs replacement ($80) and or the gfi receptacle on the side of the timer box ($65).

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Manufacturer: American Standard
Model: Incandescent
Watts: 100-300
Notes: It appears to be in good working condition, however this light shares the same breaker as the pool light. Therefore it cannot be tested at this time.

Equipment Pad


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: Waterway
Model. Crystal Water
SQFT: 525
Notes. In good working condition. The pressure is slightly high (+5psi) at this time. Recommend cleaning to power pressure to a clean range ($65).

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: Pentair
Model. Intelliflo
HP: 3hp
Notes: In good working condition.

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: Good$

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

Pentair
Whisperflow
2hp
In good working condition. No leaks present and motor sounds like it has no bearing issues at this time. I would expect another 2-10 years from this pump.

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

The current heater does not turn on, and is older than 15 years. I would recommend replacement. Cost to fix is 500-1500$. Replacement option range between $2100-2800.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

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

Manufacturer: Intermatic
Model: Yellow Dial Timer T104
Notes: The timer is in good working condition.

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: Good$

Overall Details

Jandy 3 Way Valves x 3
Pentair 3 Way Valve x 1

Overall efficiency rating 3/10. There are no sweep elbows installed, and a 3 way valve is plumbed right off of the pump return life. Recommend re-plumbing the bottom cleaner after the filter to improve efficiency and water quality.

There are no leaks on the 3 way valves installed on the equipment pad at this time, however there may be a leak on the skimmer 3 way valve located next to the west skimmer.

I also recommend servicing the two check valves located on the equipment pad. I these two valves both need to be re sealed and lubricated to ensure a long life

Last the equipment pad needs a fresh coat of uv protectant paint. To ensure a lifelong of quality plumbing. Recommend in the next 1-2 years ($255).



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


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