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3137 Huntsman Dr., Sacramento, Ca (11:00 AM - October 30, 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 side of home.
Style: Wood
Notes: Non self closing and non self latching. The fence overall is in good working condition. It just needs some minor modifications to bring this fence to a working standard.

Pool Surface Condition: N/A $

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

Approx Gallonage: 24k Gallons
Dimensions: 14 x 28
Notes: could not determine the plaster quality due to the water quality being green and poor.

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: Custom
Type of Tile: Ceramic
Notes: The tile is in good condition. There is strong calcium build up on the tile surface. This can be removed for $400-500.

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
7.2 Ideal 0 Low 0 Low 0 Low 80 Ok 450-800 High
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water test shows me that this body of water is in fair condition. And can be treated currently to bring the water quality to good standing ($285 Green Treatment 4).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: N/A $

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
N/A 1 N/A
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
N/A
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer Notes: I could not see the skimmer or the main drain due to poor water quality and much debris in the swimming pool.

Main Drain Notes: The main drain in the spa was broken and needs replacement ($88), I could not see the main drain in the pool.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: N/A $

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

Manufacturer: none
Model:
Notes: There appears to be no bottom cleaner installed. However there can be a pressure cleaner installed $626.

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: (Manual Turn Style)
Notes: The auto fill is in good working condition however there is a substantial leak that needs repair on the actual auto fill device located next to the home. This can be seen when the fill is on and running. Recommend repair or replacement of the faulty item ($155).

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: The light is in good working condition. No water present.

Spa Light Condition: Fair$

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

Manufacturer: American Standard
Model. Incandescent
Watts. 300
Notes: The light is in good working condition. No water present.

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Filter Condition: N/A $

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

Manufacturer: Sta-Rite
Model: System 3
SQFT. 300
Notes. The filter is in good physical condition. The replacement internal elements cost $400. The filter pump is currently not running therefore we could not examine the operation of this filter.

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: Hayward / Leslie's
Model. Super 2 Pump
HP: 1.5
Notes: The pump is in poor condition. The pump has dan dry for an extended period of time. This will cause significant damage to the shaft seal and motor components. Recommend replacement of pump at $775 or repair pump at $556.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model: PB4
HP. 3/4
Notes: The booster pump has ran dry for a long period of time. The shaft seal is leaking. Recommend repair of shaft seal $210 or replacement $455.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Good$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

The Spa Blower Device is in good working condition.Manual switch located underneath the body where pictured.


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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

The heater is not working at this time. The heater is a 400k but natural gas heater. The heater is older than 15 years. Therefore I would recommend replacement of this heater ($2800) with a like heater.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$

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

This dual intermatic yellow dial timer is in fair condition. It controls the filter pump and booster pump.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

The solar controller is not working at this time. And the roof solar appear to be removed at this time. This can be removed without causing any additional issue.

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: Poor$

Overall Details

Ortega Valve bodies x 2
Jandy Screw holding lubrication valves in place is not ideal.

Overall my recommendation is replace all on site plumbing. It is not sound. 300 - $775.



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


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