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5721 Bluffs Dr., Rocklin, Ca (6:00 PM - April 2, 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: The safety fencing is located on the south side of the home.
Style: This is a wooden style fence.
Notes: It currently does self close however it does not self latch I would recommend making minor modifications to ensure this gate is secure.

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: 23-27k
Dimensions: 14 x 32
Notes: The swimming pool surface is in poor to damaged condition. There are very small chunks of plaster missing on parts of the steps and the plaster is worn heavily throughout the pool. I would expect this plaster to last another 1 - 24 months without issues, before replaster may be required ($3700-4100).

Also note there are calcium lines leeching onto the surface. This may be caused by a thin layer of gunite and may continue on the next plaster surface.

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 condition, there are no loose or missing sections however there are areas of minor water stop damage. Water stop cannot be repaired directly so removal may be required to even this out.

There is a light calcium build up on the tile and can be removed for approx $550-700 for the entire swimming pool.

Water Quality Condition: Good $

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 .5 .5-1.0 60-100 60-100 450-800
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

Ph: Slightly high - irritating to the eye and damaging the plaster surface.
Free Chlor: Very low.
Total Chlor: Very low.
Cynuric: Cynuric is slightly high, no doubt from a long standing tradition of 3" tabs chlorination.
Alk: Also slightly high, I feel this is caused by the calcium formations leeching from the surface of the pool.
Cal Hardness: Also slightly high, either from recent fresh water source, or original water older than 8 years.

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 1
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 there is significant chemical burn from over chlorination through the skimmer. This over chlorination reduces the life of the skimmer and the entire piping system. Expect to see additional repairs as a result of this action.

Main Drain Notes: Spa main drain covers may be VGBA compliant however they are not minimum distance apart, therefore are not in full compliance, and unsafe. Upon the next replaster you may bring this up to full VGBA compliance as of right now this is an entrapment hazard.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model: 360
Notes: The bottom cleaner is in good working condition. I would expect another 3 - 7 years from this unit with little maintenance ($85).

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: (Manual Turn Style)
Notes: The auto fill is not currently in working condition and damaged. The plastic auto fill should be upgraded to metal mounted to the home siding in four points.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged (No Water Present - Bulb & Gasket Replacement $155)$

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

Manufacturer: The pool light is currently not working.
Model: Incandescent
Watts: 500
Notes: The pool light is not in working condition at this time. I feel it is due to a grounding issue on the lighting circuit.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged (No Water Present - Bulb & Gasket Replacement $155)$

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

Manufacturer: The pool light is currently not working.
Model: Incandescent
Watts: 300-500
Notes: The spa light is not in working condition at this time. I feel it is due to a grounding issue on the lighting circuit. When I tried to resent the light circuit breaker by depressing the reset button and test button I felt an electrocution sensation. I would recommend having this issue repaired and inspected further ($125+).

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Great $

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Manufacturer: Pentair
Model: Clean and Clear
SQFT: 450-500
Notes: The filter is in good working condition. The filter pressure is high. And the cartridges are most likely original therefore Recommend replacing the filter elements in the next 2 - 12 months ($320+).

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: Pentair
Model: Whisperflo
HP: 1.0 / 1.65
Notes: This medium head pump is in good working condition. This is not the original motor. No visible shaft leaking. Recommend lid o ring and pump union lubrication. I think the pump unions are wonderful, however electrical elbow would also need a new plastic fitting that has a wider opening for easier access as well to take full effect of this upgrade.

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

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Good$

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

This Pentair Whisperflo Pump is in good working condition. Its a 1.5 hp pump and also has pump unions that need lubrication as well as its pump lid.


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 100-200K Btu Natural Gas Heater is in good working condition.

The gas fitting that connect into the heater have not been properly painted and protected. Recommend replacement of these fittings. Also this is missing a sediment trap leg. Recommend installation of such for longer heater life ($255).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$

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

Breakers are all worn and out of current code compliance. All equipment must connected to a GFCI breaker. Recommend upgrading to current standards ($220+).

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: Poor$

Overall Details

All Heater "Lube Jandy Valves" are older than the currently installed pool equipment; pumps, filter, and valving on the pumps. This leads me to believe that the entire equipment pad other than the heater has been replaced. Either way these valves need replacement as they will fail and are failing in the next 1 - 48 months ($455) .

The check valves are all worn and should be re sealed and or the internals replaced every ten years, it appears these have seen 18+ without replacement.

Recommend repainting the equipment pad with a light coat to ensure proper uv protection ($255).



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