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9049 Laguna Place Way, Elk Grove, Ca (3:00 PM - July 23, 2015)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $120.00

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

The safety fencing is not self closing self latching.

Pool Surface Condition: 120 $0.00

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

The vinyl surface is in good to great condition.

It appears the vinyl was laid over exposed dirt vs plywood structure. This is a lower cost solution to constructing a pool such as this. However when it comes time to drain the pool to re vinyl or perform other repairs the ground around the surface will and may collapse inward as a result of loose or wet ground. Note this is only worst case.

Since the vinyl was installed this way the surface is more rough and will lend itself to tears or cuts.

Use caution with this pool; no sharp toys or tools; especially once the age of the surface reaches 3+ years.

Also do not OVERCHLORINATE this pool. It will greatly reduce the life of the surface. Recommend no chlorine over 3.0-5.0 for long periods of time.

Tile Condition: N/A$0.00

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
No tile N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There is no tile present.

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
6.8 - 7.2 ideal 15+ Very High 15+ Very High 80 - 120 ideal for summer / slightly high 60 - 85 Slightly high 100 - 250 ideal
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 is fair to good. Only minor adjustments needed; $55 + algae chemicals $150

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 No float setup, NA
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 uses a flap / flange divertor from the skimmer to the main drain. This is currently installed and appears to be working.

The main drain is not vgba compliant and will need to be upgraded for safety.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: 155 $320.00

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

The bottom cleaner hose needs to be replaced. It is cracked, backup valve not quite working and the hose swivels are not working properly. Expect a cost of $210 for the hose replacement + mild tune up on the bottom cleaner ($110).

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 good working condition.

Pool Light Condition: 575$575

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

The pool light does turn on and function. However there is clearly water residual inside the light lens. This will need complete replacement in 1-12 months.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $150

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

The filter is in good overall condition.

The multi port backwash valve is in damaged condition. Recommend replacement ($150). Vs repair of sight glass ($35) as the sight glass may not be the only issue.

The backwash line and hose are also in good condition.

Filter Pump Condition: 55$555.00

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

The filter pump is hot! And this may be due to high filter pressure. Recommend cleaning the filter via backwash and then re confirming motor heat.

Regardless I feel the motor will need replacement in the next 1-48 months due to its heat expiration. Est cost for new pump motor installed $555

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: $0.00

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

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: N/A $0.00

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$155.00

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

The timer board is in fair to poor condition.

The pool light GFCI is failing or needs replacement soon. Recommend replacement ($155).

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$435

Overall Details

Overall the valve are in fair to good condition. However the o rings on this valve need to be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and resealed every 10 years. This does not appear to have been done. Recommend this service ($155).

This pad does need to be painted ASAP to avoid uv exposure. $155.



Condition
Poor
Notes

This 3 way valve needs attention due to its age. Noted above.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This pool light metal conduit run is in poor condition. Recommend repair on this item. Approx cost ($125) to repair.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This is the bottom cleaner hose. It shouldn't leak virtually any water during operation. Here we see significant water. Cost noted above.

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2568Est. Totals


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