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1815 Main St., Huntington Beach, Ca (5:00 PM - July 30, 2015)

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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
Wood / Vinyl Access was through home.
Safety Fencing Notes
The access gate self closes, and self latches, The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, The safety fencing was not checked, Access was through home, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Access was through home.

Pool Surface Condition: 4000 $3500.00

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

The pool surface has failed and is currently no longer holding water recommend either re-fiberglass ($3500-4000) or replaster ($2500-3200) to ensure the pool surface is watertight.

Tile Condition: Good$660

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
70-80
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) 210
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is in good shape overall with only the skimmer missing tiles ($350). Recommend replacement to confirm the area is water tight.

There is calcium build up that should be removed in the next 1 - 5 years ($350-400).

Water Quality Condition: Good $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
7.2-7.8 ideal / slightly high 2.0-5.0 ideal 2.0-5.0 ideal 150-250 very high 120-180 high 250-400 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 however there is some modification that needs to be done to the cyanuric acid levels, phosphate levels, and enzyme levels. Recommend treatments ; $175-250.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $88

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 1 The main drain line is blocked by caulking. No float possible.
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 appears to have been modified several times. It currently appears to have missing tile and gaps in the water block. You can either additionally seal this area ($250+) or you can replace the entire skimmer ($2500) (I would expect that replacement would then allow main drain circulation via repair or new line ($1500-2500).

The main drain cover is not vgba complaint. Replacement cost ($88).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $370.00

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

The bottom cleaner installed however I do recommend a suction side bottom cleaner for this pool that we connect in the skimmer. Since there is no main drain suction line I would recommend installing such to ensure proper main drain suction.

Note as with the skimmer opening it is a direct connection from the bottom sweep to the pump. This is a high entrapment danger and a vgba certified mechanism ($575) or a vgba compliant vacuum loss pump ($1325) should be installed for safety.

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

There is no auto fill or manual fill device installed that I found.

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 water present inside the lens there for the whole light should be replaced ($575)

The light breaker also is not GFCI compliant and currently does not function as it should recommend replacement ($155).

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Needs service $0

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

This is a DE filter it is currently in fair condition the band is currently damaged and should be cleaned and repainted to ensure the metal doesn't degrade further and require replacement ($203).

The filter is currently dirty and needs to be back washed ($65) and or opened cleaned and repacked ($155) with new de after the grids are cleaned sufficiently.

Filter Pump Condition: 550$805

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump motor is like new. The filter pump housing however is older and approximately 10 to 15 years old. Because the solar is on the roof it may have been believed that a higher horsepower pump motor would be required however since the filter pump only has approximately 1 inch and a quarter of a suction line only 60 to 70 gallons per minute can be processed through that opening and only a one horsepower or smaller sized pump should be fitted on this filter pump housing. New motor approx cost $555. Please note that this motor will fail in the next 1 to 48 months.

Also there is no bonding wire attached this filter pump. This should be corrected for safety; $125-$250).

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: $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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$15.00

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

The timer clock is in fair working condition. It is missing it's wire protection plate ($15).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $175.00

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

This solar controller is in working condition however it does have a temperature sensor that is currently failed with replacement it will allow this controller to function as it should ($175).

Salt Control Systems Condition: $

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$565

Overall Details

Overall the valves and actuators and check valves all need to be opened cleaned lubricated and resealed to ensure proper operation for the next 10 years. That should be done every 10 years and it does not appear to have been done in the past 10 to 15. Also the check valve needs to be replaced as the internal components can be easily replaced and swaped ($155).

This entire equipment pad needs to be painted with UV protected paint and the filter as well as filter pump should also be painted in someway ($255).



Condition
Poor
Notes

There are two check valves currently pictured here the check valve on top has failed and is no longer checking the water this needs to be replaced as well as the second check valve down below which should be replaced as well ($155 each).

Condition
Good
Notes

This check valve and push pull backwash valve are pictured. The bwv is in working condition, the check is not.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The pool light breaker needs replacement (estimated elsewhere).

Condition
Good
Notes

The pressure gauge shows zero pressure rating when off which is normal.

Condition
Good
Notes

The pressure currently reads 21 PSI when the filter pump is running. This is slightly high. And indicated that the filter elements need to be cleaned.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6923Est. Totals


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