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2904 Latham Dr., Sacramento, Ca (3:00 PM - August 7, 2015)

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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
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The access gate self closes, and self latches
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The gate was not accessed, instead the garage side door.

Pool Surface Condition: 0 $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
25K - 30K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 25' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting", The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Full service is in good to excellent condition. I do not see any pitting or scratches present. I would expect this plaster to last another 10-25 years if well maintained.

Tile Condition: Great$80

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
80
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile appears to have been recently cleaned, It may have very light build up on the tile surface / grout now that can easily be removed via water treatment ($45) or pumice stone ($35). Otherwise it is in great shape.

Recommend sealing the brick and grout on the decking. To help preserve the brick and mortar life.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $280

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
7.8-8.0 0 1.0 30-60 80-120 450-800
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

There is no algae present. However there is a lot of foliage and debris around the pool. To guarantee clean working pool water recommend treatments to eliminate all organic growth from the water.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $600

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 Na
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The skimmer is in working condition however it is missing its; 1. float valve ($55) 2. skimmer float valve o - ring ($65) or 3. Skimmer Weir ($55)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer needs a new weir, float, and the float seal needs to be installed IF the skimmer is being used to divert flow via main drain through the skimmer opening;100-150.

The main drain appears to have a vgba cover however the entire main drain appears not to be up to date on the latest efficient and safety standards; vgba complaince. Recommend updating this drain area for safety (est cost $450).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: 45 $55.00

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

The bottom cleaner is in good condition. You can tell it has been well maintained. It will need approx $55 in parts today (wheel caps, tail sponge, one or possibly two hose swivels. And only another 50-100$ over the next 1-10 years.

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

Pool Light Condition: $0.00

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

The light is in good working condition at this time it did not appear to have any condensation on the inside lens.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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Filter Condition: $150

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

The filter appears to be functioning as normal however there are many signs of this filter will fail in the next 12 to 48 months; rust, leak residual, and de filter grids may need replacement in the next 1-48 months ($200). The push pull back wash valve also is difficult to turn and will need replacement in the next 1-6 weeks ($150).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$555

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump has two links one is located in its pump body of the repair this a needs to be replaced with an estimated cost of 150 to 250 $, also recommend motor replacement at that time as well due to the old motor being worn and slightly hot ($250).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Fair$105.00

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

Booster pump appears to be in good working condition at this time with no leaks present however the suction side hose connection is faulty and will eventually need to be replaced in the next 1 to 24 months ($105).

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)$225.00

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
210
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Both timers are in fair to poor working condition and one timer is missing it's plastic wiring protection sheet, recommend installing one as soon as possible ($15).

It also does not appear that the pool light is connected to GFCI outlet or breaker recommend installing one for safety ($210)

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$681

Overall Details

Overall the valves installed here are old and outdated and cannot be used properly at this time recommend installing new valves for both the skimmer and the main drain sections ($526).

Also consider uv painting this equipment to ensure long life; $155.



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes
Condition
Poor
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes
Condition
Poor
Notes
Condition
Poor
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2731Est. Totals


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