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1301 Promontory Point Dr., El Dorado Hills, Ca (12:00 PM - October 20, 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: Both Sides of Home
Sytle. Wood
Notes. Both fences swing well, the east side is a little off on its alignment, may need minor adjustment. The west side and east side fences both need self closing spring installed.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

Approx Gallonage: 22k-28k
Dimensions. 16 x 32
Notes: The plaster is down to its gunite shell and can no longer hold water. Recommend replaster service $3300-4400 asap. Otherwise this pool shell appears to be in good condition with no cracks or fault lines found anywhere in this pool.

Of course there are many lines found from the failing plaster however once the plaster is repaired this will resolve itself.

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. No loose or missing tile. Tile is in good condition. Needs minor calcium removal service ($450-550).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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 20+ 20+ 150+ 60 800
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is damaged and needs adjustment. The chlorine is very high and so is the calcium hardness and cynuric acid. The only remedy to correct this issue is to do a 1/2 drain or more. I would also NOT swim in this pool until these issues are corrected. But the largest issue is the high chlorine.

The high chlorine is commonly found this time of the year to hide algae outbreaks. There is no algae present in this pool visually at this time. However I would bet that there would be if the chlorine is down to a normal level.

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 Damaged ($45 Replacement Float)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 3
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer Notes:The skimmer is in good working condition. The float valve is destroyed due to improper use recommend replacement. ($55).

Main Drain Notes: There are two main drains and one waterfall main drain. Three total drain covers that should be updated to the VGBA compliant cover once this pool is replastered or sooner ($88x3).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model: 380
Notes: The bottom cleaner is in overall good working condition. There are some small leaks on the hose swivels that can easily be tightened, and the hose length is one length too long. Recommend shortening the hose. Otherwise this unit is a 6/7 out of 10 in life left on unit. Replacement cost is $650.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

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) (Manual Turn Style)
Notes: The valve float is currently damaged (which is why it is currently left off) and must continually run. Therefore replacement of the float is recommended ($55).

Pool Light Condition: Fair$

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

Manufacturer: American Standard
Model: Incandescent
Watts: 500
Notes: This light is in good working condition with no water present inside the light.

Spa Light Condition: N/A$

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

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Model:
Watts:
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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: CL580
SQFT: 580 SQFT
Notes: This is a large filter for this pool, which is great. However the filters need to be cleaned ($65) and most likly replaced ($550) as the pressure is high (indicating dirty filters) and the elements should be replaced every 18-24 months per the manufacturers recommendation. Note: There are lower cost alternatives.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged (Buzzing Motor / Will Not Turn On )$

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: HHP
HP: 1.5hp
Notes: The filter pump is damaged, but in good working condition at this time. There are four issues with this pump;

1. The pump is set to run 2 hours per day, this is because this is a high energy pump. Recommend replacing with a variable speed pump to ensure the pool receives proper circulation.

2. The pump has a shaft seal leak, this needs to be repaired or it will cause the motor mounts to fail in the next 1-5 years. ($255).

3. There is a small leak on the return fitting just above the filter pump, this and the valve above it may need to be replaced and re-plumbed to fix this issue, it should also be 2" in plumbing size or larger otherwise it will create an inefficient plumbing setup thus potentially doubling your energy output of this pump. ($455).

4. The filter pump does not immediately start once turned on, this may be two issues; 1. There may not be enough electricity supplied (amp draw) to this pump thus delaying the initial start.
or
2. I feel the issue is the start capacitor is failing, to repair / replace this item the cost would be $175.

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:
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Spa Jet Pump Condition: $

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

This Jandy hhp pump is in good working condition. It has no issues at this time.

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: N/A $

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

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

This single dial intermatic timer is running 220v and is in good working condition. It currently runs the pool for 2 hours per day. I would recommend 4-8 hours per day in the summer and 2-4 hours in the winter.

There are also three breakers on this board. These are in good working condition at this time as well.

There is one light switch which operates the waterfall pump.

There is a gfci plug as well and this is a safety device in line with your pool light 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

All Jandy Valves are in working order. They all are older than 5-10 years. Therefore I would recommend replacing all o-rings inside each valve to ensure they do not leak in the near future ($555).



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


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