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4816 Runway Dr., Fair Oaks, Ca (12:00 PM - July 23, 2015)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $50.00

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The gate does not self close self latch.

Recommend minor adjustment to accomplish this safety standard.

Pool Surface Condition: 120 $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 22' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is slighlty decomposing at this time. Due to improper water balance over time.

The plaster surface is currently slightly abrasive.

I would expect this pool surface to last another 3-7 years if left unmaintained.

If maintained well I would expect 7-15 years.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
90-100
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

There are no loose or missing tile.

There is light calcium build up however minimal. Recommend tile cleaning in 1-48 months.

Recommend tile cleaning.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $170

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 very high 0 1.0 150 very high 100-120 very high 450-800 slightly 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

water quality overall is poor, recommend either 1/2 drain or chemical adjustment ($170-350).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $146

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 1 Drain - Not Present or Damaged ($58)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 None 1 Other
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer weir is brand new.

The skimmer has excellent circulation. However it is missing its float valve. This has caused the pool to get cloudy and more difficult to manage the pool chemicals. Recommend replacement ($55).

The main drain is not vgba compliant. Recommend replacement. $88.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0.00

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

Auto-Fill Condition: Good$35.00

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

Recommend replacing this outdated auto fill float with new plastic standard $35.

Pool Light Condition: 0$0.00

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

This pool light is in good working condition.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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Filter Condition: 55 $55

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

This filter is in good working condition.

There are no leaks present.

The backwash valve is also in fair condition.

The filter pressure is high and may need to be back washed for 4-8 minutes.

Filter Pump Condition: 0$0.00

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

The filter pump is in good to great working condition.

The pump basket is full of debris.

The binding wore is attached.

The motor is cool.

No bearing noise.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Fair (Replacement recommended in 6 months - 5 years $455)$0.00

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

There are no leaks present.

The booster motor is slightly hot. Failure may be in 1 - 48 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: N/A$0.00

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

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: Good $50.00

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

The heater is in great working condition.

The gas connection is well rusted and minimally maintained. Recommend painting his connection with uv protectant paint ($50).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$55.00

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
0
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer mechanism is like new. The box is 10-15 years old. I would expect this timer to function for another 15-30 years.

Recommend painting the timer box and electrical boxes with new uv protectant paint ($55)

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: Good$345

Overall Details

Overall all valves and connection fittings are secure with no leaks present.

Recommend re painting this pad with ends uv protectant paint $220.
Condition
Good		 Notes
Condition
Good		 Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Missing bonding wire connection ($125).
Condition
Good		 Notes
Condition
Good		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1356Est. Totals

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