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6509 Cleveland Ct , CA, Rocklin, Ca (12:00 PM - April 10, 2015)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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: Access was through home.
Style: Not Tested
Notes: Not Tested

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

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

Approx Gallonage: 18 - 24 K Gallons
Dimensions: 12 x 24
Notes: The Swimming Pool plaster surface was in good to great condition 9.5 out of 10. No signs of any major discoloration anywhere the plaster surface. I would expect another 7 - 15 years without any issue from this surface.

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
85 - 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Yes - Expect a Cost of $400+ to remove this type of calcium build up and make the tile look brand new
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Size of Tile: 1 x 1 / 2 x 2
Type of Tile: Ceramic
Notes: The tile is in good condition with no loose or missing tiles. I do see a very light calcium build up on the tile surface. I would expect a cost of $400-500 to remove all water line calcium on the tile surface. Otherwise recommend using a pumice stone to first remove any easy build up.

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
6.8 - 7.2 Great .05 - 1 Ok 1.0 - 2.0 Ok 30 - 60 Good, Slightly Low 40 - 65 Great 100 - 200 Good, Slightly Low
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Additional Water Quality Notes

Overall the water quality is good to great 8.5 out of 10.

I would recommend a slight increase in chlorine + 1 - 2 gallons.

Also the calcium hardness is slightly low, recommend a slight increase 10 - 30 lbs of calcium increase.

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 / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover - $88/ VGBA Cover
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer Notes: The skimmer float valve is missing ($55) however this skimmer is not a half skimmer half main drain, therefore it is not required. However I feel it is highly recommended as it will divert any dry suction from occurring possibly harming the filter pump to the wall inlets.

Main Drain Notes: The main drains are more than 1.5 feet apart, and have anti vortex covers, however they are not the new VGBA complaint covers. Recommend upgrading to new VGBA covers ($88ea x 2).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged (Needs Tune Up Service $45) $

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

Manufacturer: Polaris
Model: 360 Return Style
Notes: The bottom cleaner is in excellent working condition, however due to an inefficient connection on the pool equipment pad side (recent modification) the system is overburdened with pressure vs flow. Recommend adjusting equipment to allow better flow to cleaner ($150-$300) otherwise this system is technically unsound.

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: (Manual Turn Style)
Notes: The auto fill is in good working condition. It has substantial flow and may fill the pool 1" in 10-20 minutes.

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 / Pentair
Model: Incandescent
Watts: 500
Notes: I tested the circuit breaker, the gfci outlet, and the switch and found that the light issue is in the pool light can. Since it does not turn on and all other items are in working condition I would expect the light can to need replacement as a light bulb replacement will not solve the current wet issue inside the can.

Spa Light Condition: N/A$

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $

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

Manufacturer: Jandy
Model: Cartridge
SQFT: 580 SQFT
Notes: The filter is in good working condition. The filter appears to be 8-12 years old. I would expect another 1 - 72 months of use from this filter tank without issue.

The filter elements are in new to slightly used condition. The pressure is currently showing the filter 20% full of debris. I would recommend a filter cleaning to bring this pressure down to 10 psi when running the pool returns without the bottom cleaner running. Note filter element replacements are needed ever 18-24 months on this filter per the recommendation of the manufacturer however with regular cleanings (quarterly) expect 5 years from elements. New elements cost $200-$450 depending on quality.

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: Jandy
Model: Stealth JHP
HP: 1.5 hp
Notes: This filter pump is in good working condition. Its electrical conduit connection / exposed wire / needs to be addressed, recommend new connection ($25) or new conduit "whip" ($105).

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: N/A$

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

Waterfall Pump Condition: $

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

The waterfall is controlled by a 3 way valve and not an actual pump. The waterfall appears to be recently grouted and in good working and water tight condition.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

This Pentair MiniMax 400K BTU Heater has failed many years ago (1-3) and should not be repaired ($550-$1300) and I feel it should be replaced ($2800) as the repair cost and longevity of this neglected unit would be maximum 1- 4 years.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

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

This Electronic Timer is in like new condition.

The breakers and switches are all in like new condition.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Failed Heater Control Board Shown
&
Filter Pressure Shown

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 installed are fair to good condition. Only one valve is a new waterway low cost valve the others are used high quality jandy valves. The used valves all need their o rings lubricated and or replaced ($225). The piping all need a new coat of UV protectant paint ($255).

Overall this piping system could be updated and or optimized (A single sweep elbow 90 Return fitting right after pump, independent bottom cleaner 3 way converted to a more efficient connection, piping on the pad painted, and valves lubricated, etc.) I would expect an additional cost of $100-500 to bring up to current.



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