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144 Penwood Ln., Folsom, Ca (11:00 AM - July 27, 2015)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125.00

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

The safety fencing was not checked, access was through home.

However the fencing needs repair to self close and self latch away from the pool.

Pool Surface Condition: 4000 $1500.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
<10K Gallons
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
10' by 15' 10-50% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is both gunite and plaster.

I would expect this plaster / pebble surface to last another 7-15 years without issue.

I would expect the gunite areas throughout the plaster to not hold water and cause a small amount of water loss over time. This can be resolved by placing a small layer of plaster over the gunite to ensure water proofing ($1500).

Tile Condition: N/A$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
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 is no tile present.

There is calcium build up however. Approx cost to remove $450-550.

Water Quality Condition: Good $275

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
8.0 - 8.5 Very High 10 High 10 High 50 - 80 Ideal 100 - 120 High 0 - 150 Very Low
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 poor;

With low calcium hardness and high ph this will decompose the surface of the pool 2-3x as fast. Recommend rebalance and algae and phosphate treatments.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $322

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 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer - There appears to be a built in / removable reverse float valve installed in this skimmer basket. Recommend removing and replacing with like new unit and re sealing this device ($55).

Pool Main Drain - The pool main drain is not up to VGBA complaince, recommend replacing with a VGBA compliant drain during re-plaster ($300) or in the mean time, replace with a VGBA compliant cover now ($88).

Spa Drain - There are two main drain covers in this spa body. They are less than 2 feet apart and therefore not VGBA compliant. Recommend during re-plaster upgrading this to VGBA standard. In the mean time, replace with a VGBA compliant cover x 2 ($88ea).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $0.00

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

N/A

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: N/A$0.00

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

N/A

Pool Light Condition: 155$155

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

The pool light does not function, recommend repair of the pool light GFCI first ($155) if then the problem persists, recommend replacement of smaller pool light (250 watts $475).

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

The spa light does not function, recommend repair of the pool light GFCI first ($155) if then the problem persists, recommend replacement of smaller spa light (250 watts $475).

Estimated cost to repair GFCI in Pool Light Estimate value.

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Filter Condition: $0

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

This pool filter is in damaged condition. It currently leaks around its tank o ring, recommend replacement o ring / cleaning / a resealing ($65).

Also due to poor water quality it needs a new filter element after re balance ($155)

Filter Pump Condition: 550$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 in working condition, however the motor is very hot and if left with a dirty filter may need replacement in 1-24 months.

If the filter is cleaned / element removed and the pump motor is still hot recommend replacement of pump motor in 1 - 12 months.

$555 new pump motor installed

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$555.00

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
2.00HP - 2.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

The spa jet pump is in working condition, however the motor is very hot and will need replacement in 1-24 months.

$555 new pump motor installed


Waterfall Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$710.00

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

This waterfall pump is in working condition, it is very hot and the motor will need to be replaced in the next 1 - 24 months. ($555)

Also there is a leak on the return outlet, may need replacement or reconnection ($155).

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: $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: $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 $0.00

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

Raypak Digital Natural Gas Pool Heater 399k BTU | Electronic Ignition

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$35.00

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

The timer is in good working condition.

It is missing its protection plastic plate. Recommend replacement for safety ($35).

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$640

Overall Details

Overall all valves are in good working condition. The seals have all been open, cleaned, and lubricated.

The piping all needs new UV protectant paint ($255).



Condition
Good
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

These 2 way valves need to be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed ($155)

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Needs new pressure guage ($25)

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Needs new check valve $155, or replacement valve ($205).

Condition
Good
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $5322Est. Totals


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