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3323 Bonaire Rd., Sacramento, 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: Surrounding Swimming Pool
Style: Mesh Style around pool / Wooden Style access from the front.
Notes: The fencing surrounding the swimming pool is in damaged condition, it currently does not self close or self latch.

The fencing entering the backyard is also in damaged condition, it currently does not self close or self latch.

Recommend fixing and updating both fences to ensure access is limited to safe adults.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

Approx Gallonage: 25K Gallons Pool & 500-1000 Gallon Spa
Dimensions: 14 x 30 Pool 4 x 3 Spa
Notes: The surface of the pool has a few issues to be concerned.

1. Located in the deep end of the pool; south west side; several rust stains can be seen that can be removed via a citric acid treatment ($210-250).

2. Also located in the deep end of the pool; north west side; one unique, rust colored stain, that appears to be surface level however due to the nature of the spa I would recommend further inspection.

3. The spa has a rust color stain on the north west corner, this is most likly a rebar issue. I feel it will need repair to plaster $500 and gunite shell $1000. I would recommend further inspection.

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: Custom
Type of Tile: Ceramic
Notes: The tile in this swimming pool is a multi-piece custom tile. There are no loose or missing tile present. The tile surface and grout has a medium to heavy calcium build up that should be removed sooner than later (the longer you wait the harder it is to remove) via a calcium beading service, approx cost $600-750 for Pool Tile, Pool Wall, and Spa Tile.

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
7.8-8.4 1.0 5.0 80-100 80-100 800+
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water overall is in damaged condition;

1. The free chlorine is low, and not sufficient in this swimming pool to fight the BLACK ALGAE present.

2. The alkalinity and ph are both high and causing damage to all aspects of the swimming pool; lowering plaster life, harming the heater core, effecting the seals on all equipment.

3. The cynuric acid is slightly high. This can be corrected by draining up to half of the pool and refilling with fresh water to bring this 80-100 reading down to 40-50 ppm.

Overall I am happy with the clarity and color of the water, however it disguises a black algae infestation that is still slightly dormant. If treated appropriately the algae MAY be removed.

Options for black algae removal vary, I would recommend the following courses of action in order of effectivness;

1. Drain, Chemically Treat Plaster Surface and Filter Elements, and Refil; $450
2. Amonia Treat $250
3. Scrub All Algae, Treat Filter Elements $225

I feel overall the water quality can be corrected to resolve the imbalances, however the black alage issue is something of high concern.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: $

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
2 Yes
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 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: Both skimmer are in working condition. One skimmer is a working skimmer basket, the other is a skimmer basket only.
Main Drain Notes: Both main drains in the pool and spa have dual main drain covers that are in fact anti syphon anti entrapment however are not VGBA compliant. Recommend upgrading to appropriate standard ($88 ea x 4).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $

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

Manufacturer: Pentair
Model: Legend
Notes: This bottom cleaner is in good working condition. The unit will need new tires soon ($15 ea x 4), a new tail sponge ($15), as well as a new hose soon ($155). Other than these issues this unit appears to be in good to great condition.

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 appears to not be functioning correctly, it turns on and off over and over, thus filling the pool unnecessarily. Recommend replacment of auto-fill float; $55.

Pool Light Condition: Great$

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

Manufacturer: Pentair / American Standard
Model: Color wheel changing lights x 2
Watts: 30-500
Notes: The pool lights are both in great working condition. They look new and should work for another 1 - 10 years without issue.

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

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

Manufacturer: Pentair / American Standard
Model: Color wheel changing lights
Watts: 30-500
Notes: The light has a condensation build up on the inner surface of the lens, this indeicated that the seal has failed and ruined the internal components. Recommend replacementl $800-1200.

Equipment Pad


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: Sta-Rite
Model: System 3 Cartridge
SQFT: 500
Notes: The filter shell is in poor condition. The pressure gauge needs replacement due to discoloration ($25). The internal components are also damaged as this unit needs treatment to remove the black algae from the swimming pool. Otherwise this unit is in good working condition and has been cleaned recently. Recommend cleaning and treating the elements again due to algae issues.

PSI level: 14

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: Max E Pro
HP: 2 hp
Notes: This filter pump is overrated for the sizing of the piping present. The pump is capable of pumping up to 150+ GPM, the max flow of 2" pipe is 90 GPM. Therefore this pump is not only energy efficient but causing undue strain on itself and additional energy consumption as a result of this issue. I would expect this pump to last another 1- 5years without issue, however I would recommend replacing this pump with a variable speed pump to receive the greatest benefit from this equipment pad and energy savings.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Poor (Recommend Hose Replacement / Connection Fittings) $210$

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model: PB4 2000-2005
HP: 3/4
Notes: This booster pump is in strong working condition however the outside appearance is depleated and wearing. The hoses are also going to begin cracking and eventually leak due to high UV exposure. Recommend hose replacement, however I feel this unit will last another 1 - 5 years without issue.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

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

Sta-Rite, Dyna Glas, Spa Jet Pump Motor is no longer functioning, It most likly needs new bearing and a new capacitor ($555) vs pump replacement ($975).


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: Good $

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

This Raypak 400K BTU Commercial Grade heater is in good to great working condition. I powered on the unit and heated the spa 2* in three minutes. I would expect this heater to function for another 1 - 3 years without issue, and 10-20 years without replacement needed, however please note there is considerable chemical buring occuring due to a small leak on the heater union. This may need major repair ($450-550) recommend opening the heater up, cleaning the vent screens, and investigating this heater union connection issue further to see if there is union replacement issue ($450-500) or if this is a seal issue ($50-100). Note this deterioration was caused due to a small unresolved leak that was left unattended for several years, and due to this pool being a salt pool, and poor water balance this issue was accelerated considerably.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

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

This NEW intermatic dual 220v timer box with Pool Light and Jet Pump Swith is in great working condition. There is one GFCI breaker located on the outside of the box that functions the pool lights power. It was tested and appears to be in working condition.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

UV Systems do not appear to be in working condition for quite some time. To service / replace the ozone system expect a cost of $150 / 850.

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Salt Control System Additional Notes

This Salt Systems do not appear to be in working condition for quite some time. To replace the Salt Cell / Salt Controller expect a cost of $300 / 700.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Overall Details

There are check valves and Jandy Three way Valves installed, all appear to be in working condition, however due to the age of the pool and equipment I would recommend replacement of all internal o rings and lubricating the internal components every 10 years, this does not appear to have been done in the past 10 years therefore I would recommend this service ASAP ($455).

Note the suction 3 way valve is damaged at this time, recommend a cost of $105 to repair. This valve is currently shooting water out upon start up and shut down, this signifies a very dangerous leak for the filter pump and if left unresolved will cause the failure of the filter pump prematurely.



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