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2516 Atherton Ct., West Sacramento, Ca (8:00 AM - November 19, 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: East Side of Home
Style: Wood. Self Closing Self Latching Style.
Notes: The gate does not self close or self latch. It needs some fence repair to accomplish a true self closing self latching standard. Recommend repair. Recommend reinforcing swinging post with 18" concrete foundation and re apply the swining latch to the post with new rust resistant screws. Est cost $150

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: 22k
Dimensions: 14 x 30
Notes: The plaster is in poor to fair to condition, I would expect this plaster to be between 7-15 years of age due to the wear patterns throughout the pool including the wear on the deep end walls, main drains x 2 and shallow end walls. There is significant scratching and wear throughout this swimming pool.

However due to the age of the plaster (quoted at 2 years) and the age of the pool shell and existing equipment (8-14 years) I have concluded that the plaster has not been maintained sufficiently, including water quality (Ph, Alkalinity, and Calcium Hardness). This issue is accelerated with a salt swimming pool. Which is what we have here.

At the current rate the plaster would last 5-15 years without water loss occuring as a result of worn down plaster patches. Instead I recommend treating the swimming pool with ph neutralizers and alkalinty balancing agents.

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: 4 x 4
Type of Tile. Ceramic
Notes. This swimming pool has approx 110 linear feet of ceramic waterline tile. The tile is virtually free of calcium build up. The water fall is virtually free of calcium build up as well, except in the groves between the pieces of the waterfall. This tells me that the pool has had calcium cleaned off the tile in the past 1-12 months. Expect calcium to be an issue with a salt pool unless you maintain the water balance precisly as I recommended.

Water Quality Condition: N/A $

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
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is clean and clear.

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 Yes
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 2
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 great working condition. It does need to have it's skimmer basket float valve o ring installed correctly. The actual float valve is also missing the float seal o ring.

I recommend installation of o ring or replacement of float $55 + $175.

Main Drain Notes: The main drain is in good working condition, however the drains are not VGBA compliant. I recommend replacement covers with recommended covers ($88 x 2). + Waterfall Wall Covers ($88 x 2).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $

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

Manufacturer: Hayward / Pool Vergnugen
Model: Suction 2 Wheel
Notes. The bottom cleaner is in good working condition. It is designed to work on a pool about 10-30% smaller, however this unit will still take 60-70% of the main pool bodies debris.

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 auto fill float and valve are in working condition.

There appears to be masking tape covering the auto-drain hole. This is designed to accept an overflow of water if the pool becomes "too full". However due to a faulty workman ship, it appears that it has to be plugged to use the actual auto fill float.

Overall I recommend plugging the drain hole and drain the pool manually.

Pool Light Condition: Fair$

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

Manufacturer: Pentair / Hayward
Model. Color Wheel / Color Light
Watts. 30-500 watts
Notes. In good working condition. I do see condensation / dust build up on the inside lens surface. This may be a sign of a blown gasket and water is slowly entering the body. I would expect this light to last another 1-24 months without issue. Cost to replace $775, cost to repair $325.

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: Hayward
Model: c4025 / c 5025 Cartridge Filter
SQFT: 425 / 525
Notes. In good working condition. No leaks present. OK Filter pressure. Recommend filter cleaning and lubrication of filter tank o ring / replacement $155

Filter Pump Condition: $

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
Model. Tri-Star
HP: 1.5
Notes: The filter pump is in good working condition. It needs the bonding wire re attached to the pump housing, other than that issue this pump appears to be in ideal 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:
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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

The waterfall pump is a Hayward Super II Pump in fair to good condition. The pump and motor are both original. I would expect another 3- 7 years from this motor.

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: Fair$

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

Hayward Aqualink System in good working condition. Functions the solar actuators, salt cell, filter pump, pool light, waterfall pump, and the air and water temperatures.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Solar is controlled trough the main controller.

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: $

Overall Details

All the valves are in good working condition. There are no leaks present.

However It is recommend to replace the valve O rings every 5-10 years. These valves are older than 10 years. Recommend o ring replacement service $275.

Also this equipment pad need a new paint service ($255) to uv protect the plumbing.



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