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5717 Craig St., Loomis, Ca (9:00 AM - April 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: The safety fencing was located on the northwest side of the home.
Style: this is a wooden fence.
Notes: it was in good condition however it did not self close and could not self latch. It needs some minor adjustment to be considered Secure and safe.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
13 x 2214 x 22' by ' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface appears to be in good physical condition with no pitting and or loose plaster. There is discoloration though throughout the pool due to improper water balance over time. There is also salt left on the plaster surface that should be brushed in to the pool water.

Note: Because there is a salt system on this pool The pH in the alkalinity increase more rapidly therefore most homeowners who service their own pool did not stay on top of this chemical adjustment requirement. Because of this negligence the plaster has suffered approximately 10 to 20% less life. If this is corrected and the water is balanced this issue should not continue.

I would recommend a citric acid stain treatment to resolve this staining issue ($250) otherwise a replaster in the deep end would be necessary to resolve the heavy discolorations and stains ($500-1500).

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
85-95
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

The tile is an overall good physical condition however In between the tile is considerable algae buildup this is caused because of improper water balance. There is also light calcium buildup on the tile surface this can be removed via glass bead blasting.

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
6.5-7.0 ideal 3-5 ideal 3-5 ideal 150 + very high 100-120 very high 600-900 slightly high
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Recommended Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Overall the water quality is in damaged condition with a high Cynuric acid level and a high alkalinity level this plaster surface and tile grout surface are being attacked and will degrade if left unattended.

Recommend lowering Cynuric via chemical ($40 x 3).

Recommend lowering alkalinity via chemical ($25)

Recommend lowering enzymes ($55)

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

The skimmer is in damaged condition, the skimmer bottom o ring is not set and sealed in place. Recommend repair ($150) of this o ring to have a working skimmer float valve when installed.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: N/A $

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes
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
Yes No Manual Medium
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

This fill float is outdated and needs to be replaced ($34) it currently leaks and does not shut off properly. Currently the auto fill is off because of this issue.

Pool Light Condition: $

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

The pool light is not working at this time. The GFCI breaker plug is also not working at this time, I feel both need replacement to resolve this issue ($525 + 150).

Spa Light Condition: N/A$

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

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Filter Condition: Great $

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

This is a like new Jandy CL460 Cartridge Filter

The filter is in great physical condition its o rings are all secure. And the pressure gauge is working.

Filter Pump Condition: Great$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This Jandy Stealth shp 1.0 hp pump is in great working condition.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Fair (Replacement recommended in 6 months - 5 years $455)$

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

The booster pump is older and showing signs of heavy wear. This unit does sound like new however due to the outside aging I would expect another 1 - 4 years of use without issue.

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: Great$

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

This intermatic, digital, 220v timer is in good working condition. The first switch is a low speed, the second is the high speed, the third is high speed with the bottom cleaner booster pump.

It is all in good working condition.

It also appears that the light switch / side panel breaker are not in working condition at this time recommend light technician to diagnose which if the breakers are bad or if the pool light is bad. I feel it is the pool light, which also caused the GFCI plug to fail.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

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 Jandy Aqua Pure APURE1400 power unit is not powering the salt cell at this time.

This is most likely caused by a bad salt cell, as the cell appears to be 3-7 years old, and has most likely failed and will need replacement ($400-600).

Valves & Fittings Condition: N/A$

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