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2214 Frascati Dr., El Dorado Hills, Ca (3:00 PM - August 10, 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
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, Access was through home, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Even though access was through the home the North gate was checked and was found not self-closing not self latching.

Pool Surface Condition: 120 $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
25K - 30K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 32' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, The surface is slightly abrasive and not as smooth or as new and will allow more organic matter to grow as a result of the slightly abrasive surface
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is in good visual condition however upon further investigation I found the plaster wasn't as smooth as like new. If left unbalanced for a long period of time algae and other organic a can and will grow in these pockets. This loss of plaster / pebble material also shows that the life of the plaster is between 7-15 more years before it needs additional repair.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
140
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There are no loose or missing tile, however there is calcium build up present.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $635

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 0.0 5.0 100 120-140 Very High 400-750
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
355, 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

The water quality is fair however there is algae present recommend treatment to completely eliminate algae.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Great $438

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Great 1 3 Drains - Not Present or Damaged ($174)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 None 2 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
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 is in good working condition. It's float needs replacement ($55) as well as its skimmer weir. Otherwise everything else is working and intact condition.

There are two pool main drains, one spa, and one spa jet main drains. All are not vgba compliant. Recommend replacing with new vgba covers (88 x 4) and upon replaster upgrade the spa jets and spa main drain to low profile vgba compliant drains ($550).

Please note the spa jets is an immediate issue that needs correction; vgba cover / upgrade ($250) for safety.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: 155 $155.00

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

The bottom cleaner is in overall good condition, however it needs to be fitted to this swimming pool, and a few minor parts replaced; tail sponge, bag, etc.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$0.00

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

The auto fill is set too high and overfilling the pool and wasting water. Recommend adjustment.

Pool Light Condition: 0$0.00

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

All pool lights are in great working condition. No water found on the inside of the two lenses.

Spa Light Condition: Great$0.00

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

The spa light is in great working condition. No water found on the inside of the lens.

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Filter Condition: $0

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

This filter is in good working condition, however it's band clamp is failing and may need replacement to avoid the tank o ring from continuing to leak a small amount of water. Recommend opening, cleaning, lubricating, and re sealing the tank o ring to see if this issue resolved itself ($105) otherwise recommend replacement of the entire filter (1075) as this issue will continue to happen as a result of this model and manufacturer.

Filter Pump Condition: 55$575.00

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

This motor is hot and will fail in the next 1 - 48 months. Recommend motor replacement ($575).

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)$255.00

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

This spa jet pump motor is also hot to the touch, I feel since the Motor is so new that by modifying the plumbing on the suction side, increasing the supply from 2" to 2 1/2" that we can avoid replacing this motor ($255). But keep in mind this is why the original motor failed in the first place, lack of water supply.


Waterfall Pump Condition: N/A$575.00

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

The waterfall pump motor is worn and hot as well. This motor will fail in 1 - 48 months. Recommend motor replacement due to age and heat.

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 $185.00

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

This heater is in good working condition at this time. The gas supply leg that is feeding the heater is not correct. The sediment trap line needs to be 6" ahead of the access of the gas connection to the heater, recommend upgrading this connection $185.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$0.00

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

The board is in great working condition. The water and air sensors work correctly. The remote works as well. The light gfi plug turns the power on and off to the lights. All items are in great working condition.

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)$2659

Overall Details

Overall the four valves in this pool need to be opened, cleaned, lubricated, resealed and or replaced ($755). I would also at that time recommend doing the same to all three pump unions , filter unions, and heater unions ($575) as this installation is older than 7-10 years.

The three actuators are all old and will fail in the next 1 - 48 months, recommend replacement soon ($253 x 3).

Also the piping is heavily degraded by the uv exposure. Recommend re painting this pad with uv protectant paint ($255) including the pump bodies and filter shells.



Condition
Poor
Notes

This t connection is leaking and need to be replaced, this would also be a good time to correctly plumb the bottom cleaner to after the filter where it belongs ($375).

Condition
Poor
Notes

This spa check valve is no longer in working condition. Recommend replacement of "guts" only ($175).

Condition
Good
Notes

Great working condition filter pressure gauge.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Gas line, estimated in heater.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend removing this when the line gets re plumbed. No longer needed with the currently Vito cleaner installed.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6052Est. Totals


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