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7500 Westgate Dr., Citrus Heights, Ca (9:00 AM - March 17, 2015)

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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 Front of Home
Style: Wood
Notes: The fencing is in deteriorated condition. The access gate does not self close or self latch. Recommend installing appropriate hardware to bring this pool gate to a safe standard.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

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

Approx Gallonage: 10-12K Gallons
Dimensions: 12 x 17
Notes: The vinyl surface is in fair to good condition. I would expect this vinyl to last another 12 - 72 months without issue at this time as there is no apparent signs of ripped or torn areas.

There is a cornered section above the water line that needs repair ($250-550) to ensure this vinyl stays in place during its lifetime. If left unnatended it will eventually cause more issues and more damage to the vinyl as a whole.

Also note there are several areas where the vinyl is wrinkled on the bottom and walls. This will cause unnessary wear and this should be stretched out by a professional to ensure many more years can come for this vinyl. If the pool is drained and the wrinkles are found to be caused by folded padding material on the back side of the vinyl then high repair costs may be found (800-1500) to remove vinyl from the deck edge and cleaning and re stretching the vinyl may also be required (+500).

Otherwise this vinyl is in fair to good condition and should not have any issue for the next 1-7 years.

Tile Condition: N/A$

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

There is no tile installed at this time.

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
7.6-7.8 20-40 20-50 150 60-80 100-200
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality overall is in poor and damaged condition. It is clear however it is not safe to swim in at this time.

The cynuric acid is very high.

The chlorine is also very high.

The calcium hardness is slightly low.

The ph is slightly high.

To correct the high cynurci acid you must drain the existing water and replace with untreated water. I would recommend removing 80-90% of the water to replace with new untreated water to bring the proper level 30-50 ppm of cynuric acid vs current 150 ppm. And PLEASE NOTE I would only recommend draining 1/3 of the water from the pool at one time, no more, unless acompanied by a professional otherwise a wall collapse can occur on an unfilled vinyl swimming pool.

To correct the high chlorine add a chlorine reducing agent.

To correct the high ph add 1/4 gallon of muriatic acid.

To correct the low hardness add 10 lbs of calcium increaser.

Approx cost to balance chemicals in the pool $250-450.

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 No ($45 Replacement Float)
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: The skimmer is in good working condition. There does not appear to be any cracks or issues with this skimmer device at this time.

Main Drain Notes: There is no main drain present. Recommend installing a main drain or a suction bottom cleaner to allow proper circulation of water to occur (from the bottom).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: N/A $

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

There is no bottom cleaner present however there is a PRESSURE style bottom cleaner attachment on the side of the pool wall making this a bottom cleaner ready pool. Therefore I would recommend replacing this with a Polaris 280/380 once ready.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: N/A$

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Auto-Fill: (No)
Spa Auto-Fill: (No)
Style: N/A
Notes: The autofill device was not found.

Pool Light Condition: N/A$

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

There is no pool light installed.

Spa Light Condition: N/A$

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

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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: Pac Fab
Model: Cartridge
SQFT: 100TXR
Notes: This cartridge filter is in good working physical condition.

The filter pressure is high, and the element needs to be cleaned in the next 1 - 10 days. Currently the filter pressure is at 21 PSI. This is almost near the limit of the filter pump, meaning if you do not clean the filter soon, then the filter pump will no longer be able to move water through the filter causing additional unneeded strain on the pump.

Cleaning the filter should lower the pressure below 10 psi. If it does not then replacment of the internal filter element ($135) is recommended.

Also the filter tank band clamp is worn and in need of replacement. This parts should cost less than $20 and will need to be replaced immediatly or once the filter is cleaned.

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: Hayward
Model: Superflo / Super 2
HP: 3/4 hp 1.5 sf
Notes: This pump is in fair condition, and the motor is in poor condition. I would expect the motor to fail in the next 1 - 24 months, recommend replacement ($455-655)

Otherwise this unit is in working condition and has no leaks at this time. It does hold prime however since the filter element is dirty (20psi) and this motor is slightly underrated for this pressure (max appears to be 25 psi) then the motor will fail sooner than neccesary.

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

The current booster pump is original and not in working condition. Recommend replacement with new pb4 booster $475.

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: 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: N/A $

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Poor$

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

This Dual Clock Intermatic Timer Box w/o breakers is in poor and damaged condition.

There is one working timer clock, however it appears to be the older of the two timer clocks, originally powering the booster pump. However when the booster pump failed they may have switched over power from the filter pump timer to the booster pump timer. Expect this last working timer to last another 1 - 48 months before replacement will be required $155 each timer or replace the entire box with two new timers $450.

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: N/A$

Overall Details

There are no valves installed.



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