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3340 Ellenmere Dr., Sacramento, Ca (1:00 PM - July 24, 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: N/A $0.00

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Access was through home Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Access was through home

Pool Surface Condition: 4000 $4500.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>30K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 35' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The plaster surface is chipping and no longer water tight.

Recommend re plaster asap before water leaking through gunite shell becomes a major issue.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
110
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 tiles present.

There is significant calcium build up on the tile surface 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 - 8.2 Very High 0 Low 3.0 Very High 30 - 80 Ideal 120-150 450 - 800 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 chemistry is out of balance. Recommend correction of $100-150 in chemicals.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $88

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 Float present. Weir present.
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 None 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is currently in working condition.

The main drain appears to be in working condition as well.

The skimmer Float is in fair condition. However not needed due to an independent main drain line + independent skimmer line.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: 45 $250.00

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

The bottom cleaner is in fair working condition currently, however due to poor quality in its It's hose, this should be replaced soon. Also it's body could be tuned up as well ($250+) to ensure 100% operation. It's currently running at 40-50% efficiency.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good$0.00

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Manual Medium
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill is in working condition.

Pool Light Condition: 575$575

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

The light is not functioning at this time; $575 for replacement.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Other $0

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

This cartridge filter is in fair condition; high filter pressure, algae in the water; recommend replacement of elements ($250).

Filter Pump Condition: 55$575.00

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
1.25HP - 1,50HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in good to fair working condition; however the motor is very hot and needs replacement in the next 1-48 months when failure will occur; $575.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Fair (Replacement recommended in 6 months - 5 years $455)$125.00

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

The booster pump is in fair condition.

The booster hoses appear to be ok good condition, however one hose has a significant leak and needs to be reconnected using Teflon tape.

Approx repair cost $125.

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 $125.00

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

The heater is in fair working condition. The top vent is covered with debris. Recommend cleaning and gas line given a "gas sediment trap" line ($55-125 service call).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$0.00

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

All timers and solar controllers are working.

However the wiring on these all have been modified to the solar controller controls all. I would recommend removing all and upgrading to an easy touch or a sun touch controller ($755-1500) to ensure proper operation.

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$310

Overall Details

Valves need to be replaced immediately. They cannot be controlled or serviced; $755.



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

These valves are in damaged condition. Estimated replacment ($755) estimated above.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This check valve for the solar is not working. Recommend replacment ($155).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The equipment pad and equipment need uv protectant paint applied to the equipment. None present. ($155).

Condition
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7168Est. Totals


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