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9332 Sierra River Dr., Elk Grove, Ca (1:00 PM - March 6, 2015)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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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: West Side of Home
Style: Wood
Notes: This gate does not self close or self latch. It does swing away from the swimming pool however it should self close and self latch for proper function and safety.

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: 18 - 22 K
Dimensions: 12 x 25
Notes: The swimming pool and spa plaster are both in poor and damaged condition. Currently a 1 out of 10. Ext cost to replaster; 3-4K depending on options.

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: 2 x 2
Type of Tile: Ceramic
Notes: The tile is in good physical condition. There is no loose or missing tile. However there is strong calcium build up on the tile surface, this can be removed via a bead blasting service approx $500-650.

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
7.8 0 3 100-150 80-100 100
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality overall is poor, this is due to several factors;

1. Low Chlorine
2. High Ph
3. High Alkalinity
4. Poor Plaster

To resolve the water qaility issue balance the water ($150-200) and or replaster the swimming pool.

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 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 good working condition. It will need a new float valve as this float is old and missing its internal o ring ($55).

Main Drain Notes: All main drain covers should be replaced to VGBA compliant covers ($88 ea), this can be accomplished during re plaster.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: N/A $

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model: 280
Notes: The unit appears to be in good working condition, however the unit could not be tested as it is currently not receving enough water to the unit.

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) + (Manual Turn Style)
Notes: The auto fill float is the older metal style recommend replacement with new plastic standard ($55) before failure causes overflow and water waste.

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 pool light is in good working condition. It does not currently turn on other than turning on and off the breaker on the equipment pane;, this is not Ok and should be resolved for safety.

Spa Light Condition: N/A$

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

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Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $

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 to fair physcial condition, however the filter needs its o ring removed and lubricated ($55) every 3 months and or replaced ($85) every 5 - 10 years.

The pressure is high (24 psi) and the water quality is fair, therefore I would recommend cleaning of the filter elements ($65) and if the pressure doesnt go down past 12 psi I would recommend replacement of the elements ($350).

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: Sta-Rite
Model: Dyna Glas / Max E Glas
HP: 1.5 hp 1.5 sf
Notes: This pump body is in fair condition. This motor is in like new condition.

Recommend replacement of used worn pump lid ($50-100) to ensure cracking and loss of prime does not occur in the near future.

Otherwise this pump only leaks from its pump lid o ring (normal) during start up and should remaind in good standing for 2 - 10 years additional.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$

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

Manufacturer: Super Pro / Waterway
Model: Booster Pump (PB4 Style)
HP: 3/4
Notes: This booster is in great condition, however due to not enough water being supplied to this pump due to one or more reasons, it has caused undue strain on this pump. I removed its ON screw from the timer to ensure that it runs no longer until the filters are cleaned.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

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

This Sta-Rite Max E Glas 2 pump is original, and in poor condition due to being ran dry for long periods of time. It needs to have its o rings replaced ($25-150) and properly primed and maintained as it is currently leaking out of the hair and lint pot bottom drain screw o ring, I would also recommend installing two check valves on this pump to ensure it hold water in the pump at all times to allow proper start up ($325).

Otherwise this pump is in poor to fair condition and does not work currently, but should once repaired for 2 - 48 months.

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: Good $

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

This Sta-Rite 333K Btu heater is in good working condition. It heats and operates as it should. It is like new and if you wish to keep it like new please cover this heater immediately from UV exposure.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$

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

This is an intermatic dual 220v timer box with breakers. It houses a light switch for the pool lights / waterfall pump that is not in working condition, it also hold breakers and light breaks that are in working condition. Recommend a service call to address the light switch / waterfall switch issue where replacement or repair will be required.

Otherwise the timer mechanisms are 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

The valves are in good to fair condition. The plumbing is also in fair to good condition. All are in the direct sunlight and should be covered asap. All paint is flaking off the plumbing as well, recommend new uv protectant paint ($255) to re spray all valves and plumbing.

Also the valves appear to be 10-12 years old, it is recommended to open all valves and lubricate the internal o rings / replace every 10-15 years as standard maintenance ($455).

Otherwsie all valves are in good working condition.



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


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