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9840 Lucca Way, Eli Grove, Ca (12:00 PM - March 23, 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: North East side of home
Style: Wooden
Notes: Does not self close however it does appear to self latch. Recommend minor fencing adjustments to resolve this issue.

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: 18 - 22 K Gallons
Dimensions: 14 x 25
Notes: The pool surface is in great condition for its age. I would expect another 7-15 years from this plaster surface without issue.

Note there are signs of algae build up on the shady spots of the swimming pools' surface, and with such high levels of chlorine this will need a chemical adjustment to eliminate this serious algae issue. Prolonged exposure to high levels of chlorine and high levels of ph will cause the plaster to expire prematurely.

Recommend balance, drain, and refill to prolong the life of this great to good plaster ASAP.

Tile Condition: $

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: There is light to heavy calcium buildup on the tile and grout. This can be removed via calcium bead blasting service ($400-500).

Otherwise this tile is in good physical condition with no loose or missing tiles.

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
6.4-6.8 30 30 150 80 - 120 500 - 1000
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water in this swimming pool is no longer balanced and is a danger to anyone or anything entering its body of water. In fact is so far out of balance it will need a partial or full drain to bring this back to a a balanced body of water.

Top 3 Reasons for Drain;

1. The chlorine is 10x higher than recommended
2. Ph is too low and will cause further plaster, equipment, and human issues
3. The cynuric and calcium hardness are both too high and can only be corrected via a pool drain / dilution.

Overall I find that I recommend this pool to be drained, cleaned chemically (the plaster surface, chlorine or light acid wash) of algae, and re-conditioning the water upon start up (approx $550-1000).

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 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover - $88/ VGBA Cover
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer Notes: The skimmer is in good working condition however it is missing its Float Valve ($55) and needs to be installed ASAP to have proper main drain suction and circulation.

Main Drain Notes: Due to a missing float valve the pool has no main drain suction at this time. Also note there are two main drains, both have non VGBA covers, recommend replacement with new VGBA standard ($88eax2).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: N/A $

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

No bottom cleaner installed, however there is an independent suction line for the bottom cleaner, this should be used when hooking up a new bottom cleaner in the future, and is a nice feature to have especially because it gives you the option to reverse the line to allow return or pressure style bottom cleaning in the future.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$

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 pool auto fill is in good working condition. There were no issues found.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged (Water Present - Light Can Replacement $475)$

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

Manufacturer: American Standard
Model: Incandescent
Watts: 500
Notes: Overall good physical condition, however It appears there MAY be water / yellow / dirty build up on the inside of the pool light. If so this light needs to be inspected and replaced ($525). Otherwise I would recommend inspecting this light directly to find out true issue ($35-125).

Spa Light Condition: N/A$

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

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Model:
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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: This filter is in fair condition, with, I feel a 70% chance the filter elements need to be replaced ($450); 1. Due to the very high filter pressure and 2. very low qaulity of water (chemicals & algae).

Otherwise I recommend cleaning this filter ASAP and chemically treat as well to help resolve the current algae issue ($105).

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
HP: 1 hp
Notes: This filter pump is in overall good working condition, however due to a damaged pump seal / shaft seal, this pump is in damaged condition.

Recommend replacment of shaft seal service ($275) to resolve this leaking corroding pump issue.

Otherwise this pump should remain operational for 1-48 more months without issue.

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: 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: $

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

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

The timer mechanism is in good working condition.

The breakers also appear to be in good working condition.

However the light switch does not appear to work at this time. It could however be because of the bad pool light, which is what I feel is the main issue here, but during the light diagnostic ($125) recommend testing the controller panel. Again this is not a resolved issue and should be checked ASAP to ensure proper lighting safety is in place.

Otherwise this timer mechanism will continue to function the pool pump for another 3 - 7 years wihtout issue.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

Helio-Matic Solar Controller and Actuator are currently in damaged NON working condition. The controller does not turn on at this time, and the actuator does not function either. I would recommend a service on these items to resolve both issues ($150).

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 valving are both in fair condition. I would expect the check valve to function for another 1 - 48 months before replacement is needed ($250).

I would expect the 3 way valve to need an internal o ring servicing (lubricating all internal o ring and or replacement o rings) ($150).



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


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