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9220 Rock Springs Rd., Newcastle, Ca (2:00 PM - June 2, 2015)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $0.00

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Rod Iron, Chain Link Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The safety fencing is in good working condition. The two fences in the north and north west side of the pool were tested. Both self closed and self latched.

Pool Surface Condition: 120 $3500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>30K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14 - 18' by 30-40' 10-50% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is in good to fair Condition. The plaster feels soft and has been maintained fairly well.

Note that due to its natural self cracking phase the plaster is beginning to lose it's water holding ability. In the next 1 - 24 months the areas where the plaster is cracking may begin to pit and flake off. This will be the last sign of failure. Recommend Replaster in the next 1 - 24 months. I feel it will be Required in 36-72 months. If the chemicals are maintained you may be able to prolong the surface life double.

Also note due to the abundance of wear and low points in the plaster expect algae growth to be more common unless chemical balance is consistent.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
90 Tile 50 Rock
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is in good physical condition.

Also note that the rock areas are motrored and not technically water tight or at least built to be water tight. Therefore if water loss is present (which I do not find evidence of at this time) check here first then proceed forward with the standard order.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $350

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 - 8.2 20+ High 20+ 150 + 80-120 VeryHigh 600-1000 High
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment. Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality overall appears to be clean and clear however due to the out of balance chemistry levels I would expect this pool water to be in need of an algae treatment, phosphate treatment, chemical rebalance, and a potnetial pool drain due to the age of the water. Note this pool does not appear to have a leak or use alot of water at this time due to the high calcium hardness levels.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $800

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 2 2 Drains - Not Present Damaged Skimmer Float O-Ring ($210)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 None 1 Other
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
There appears to be a single main drain located above the in floor cleaning main drain this cover is not VGBA $88
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two locations of skimmers. The south skimmer is missing its float seal plate o ring, recommend replacing this seal ($105).

The south second lid is access to the infloor cleaning system catch basket (where derbis from the main drain goes when captured). This unit has a lid and a lid o ring, the lid oring is missing. This is causing the unit to loose valuable pressure in this in floor cleaning system.

Note the in floor cleaning system internals have not been replaced recently ($350+) as well as the pressure gauge ($55) recommend servicing this unit to determine actual costs ($125).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0.00

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

There is not bottom cleaner present.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$45.00

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill is not in working condtion at this time, it is damaged and the float needs to be replaced. Recommend replacement float $45.

Note the auto fill shut off is located right next to the auto fill, it is the blue handle valve, when turned 90 degrees it turns off the auto fill float.

Pool Light Condition: 15$555

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

Both pool lights appear to be in good working condition at this time.

One light (south) appears to have some type of condensation inside and may need replacement in the next 1 - 24 months ($555).

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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Filter Condition: Damaged $750

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

The filter is in working condition however due to a high psi requiremnt (solar on roof approx 20 feet in elevation) this filter has seen higher than average pressure over its designed lifetime, expect to see additional issues around this filer or any other filters seals (recommend replacement of internal seals every 10 years) this filter appears to have aexceeded that time frame; the drain plug o ring as well.

Note the filter top is clearly damaged and noted, and can be replaced to resolve any issue, however I would also recommend replacing the o rings throughout this filter (approx $105) or lubricating and resealing them ($155).

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$550

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

The filter pump is in fair working condition at this time. There appears to be a high temperature on this motor during operation. I would recommend removing the filer elements, and shutting off the solar, and reseting the motor temperature. I feel it will still be high, and if so I feel a replacement motor will be required as this motor is showing the signs of failure ($550 to replace and install motor with new o rings).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$555.00

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

This booster pump is in good working condition with no viable leaks or issues with compliance; bonding wire. However this pump motor is running hot and may need replacement soon. I would expect this unit to last another 2 - 36 months.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: N/A$0.00

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

Waterfall Pump Condition: Poor$555.00

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

This pump is in working condition however it is running hot and will need replacemet soon. I would expect this unit to work another 2 - 36 months. Replacement motor and o rings recommended ($555).

Also note this pump has the hill encroaching on it pump body. It appears as if the hill has moved into the equipment as this pump could not have been installed this way. Recommend further investigation.

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: N/A$0.00

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 $0.00

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: N/A $0.00

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$0.00

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
155
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The board and remote are both in working condition. Note the remote is older and should not be left in the sun for any length of tiime. I would expect the remote to work another 10+ years if "babied" and the baord the same,

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $0.00

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$350

Overall Details

Overall the ball valves installed are low cost, and are no longer in full working condition. I would recommend replacing these with waterway or jandy 2 way valves to ensure a long life and ease of use.

Overall all check valves installed should be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and any damaged o rings replaced every 10 years ($545). It does not appear this has been done in the past 10 years.

I would expect these valves to function aother 1 - 5 years before replacement is required.



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The valves are all in working condition.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $8460Est. Totals


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