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3563 Amer Way, El Dorado Hills, Ca (5:00 PM - August 10, 2015)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Rod Iron Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The safety fencing does not self close South flash on every swing recommend minor adjustment to achieve this.

Pool Surface Condition: 120 $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
25K - 30K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 32' 10-50% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting", 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 fair to good condition no issues present. I would expect this plaster to last another 7 to 15 years without issue.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$660

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
200
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) 210
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

A small area of missing grout, should be repaired (pictured) $220.

Tile cleaning should be performed to eliminate old build up ($550).

Water Quality Condition: Poor $405

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
7.0 ideal 0.0 3.0 30 ideal 40 ideal 250-350 ideal
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125), 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 poor and I'm need of immediate adjustment.

There is significant organic matter and dust piles throughout the pool.

I witnessed the filter allowing filter debris to return to the pool, then settling in dust piles throughout the pool. This is the first problem. The second would then be water balance. Recommend correcting in this order. Note a phosphate and enzyme treatment x 2 is required to restore this pool. And a filter cleaning after the filter is repaired.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $355

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 Yes, all drains have skimmer float valves
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 None 2 Other
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
4x ^ - $355
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The skimmer is in great working condition with a like new working skimmer float weir and an in tact, in place, like new skimmer float valve and float valve seal present

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is in working condition. It is damaged by 3" tablets sitting in the basket for a prolonged period of time. Skimmer replacement cost is $2000, and concrete cap $650. I do not expect issues at this time.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: 45 $135.00

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

The bottom cleaner is in good working condition. It does need minor items replaced; tail sponge, bag, one or two hose segments and or hose swivels. Recommend Minor technician visit($45).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$275.00

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

The current auto fill float is in fair to poor condition. It cannot be easily set and appears to not stop when needed. Recommend replacement of the float ($24). Also note this can is outside the concrete decking and is Very fragile. Recommend reinforcing this whole canister. I also do not believe this canister is water tight as it currently exibits signs of issue. Recommend Technician visits to correct any leak issue present ($250).

Pool Light Condition: 155$155

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

The pool light is working on one leg and not on the other. Since the gfci has not tripped I do not believe the "burnt out" light has water inside. Therefore light bulb and seal repalcment service should suffice in repairing this $575 light.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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Filter Condition: $0

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

This Large capacity cartridge filter is in damaged condition. It allows debris to get by the filter membrane back into the pool. Recommend opening, and investigating the filter for issues ($155). I would expect it to be anything from the filter manifold ($145) to the filter elements ($355). If it's both I'd recommend replacing this filter with a sand filter to avoid this type of issue in the future ($875).

Filter Pump Condition: 55$55.00

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Variable Speed
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in fair condition. The motor is hot to the touch and this is most likely due to the fact that the pump basket is completely filled with debris. I recommend replacing the pump basket as it appears chemically burned (3" tabs).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Fair (Replacement recommended in 6 months - 5 years $455)$0.00

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

The booster pump is in good working condition with no leaks present.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$155.00

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

I cannot get the waterfall pump to prime and flow water. Recommend repair and or cleaning lubricating and resealing the pump lid O ring $155.

The motor is also very hot and worn this may be just because the pump basket does not have any water in it and it is running however due to the age of the motor and may need replacement in the next 1 to 48 months ($575).

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$155.00

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

This solar booster pump has a small minor leak that can be repaired ($155) otherwise it is in fair working condition.

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$305.00

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

The dual timer set up is in fair to good condition.

The breakers however are all worn and used they all may need replacement to bring up to current safety standards ($235).

The timer side light gfci is in fair condition. Recommend replacement once you replace the pool light due to its age.

Also the pool light switches x 2 may need replacement. They currently do not work as they should (every time). If replacement is needed expect a cost of $155.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $155.00

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

The solar controller has been turned into a manual stroller and no longer operate the exit temperature dial recommend repairing and or replacing temperature sensors to allow the seller controller automate automatically.

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$575

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The salt controller appears to turn on, test, and function accordingly. However there is no chlorine chemical found in the pool water. I would expect the salt cell to be failing and in need of replacement ($575).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Poor$1240

Overall Details

All check valves installed are low cost and no longer close completely. Recommend replacement check valves to ensure proper operation ($155ea).

The filter pump has a working check valve.

The two way solar valves also need to be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed ($155).

The plumbing pad also need paint to protect the plumbing from uv ($155).

Because equipment is older than 7 to 10 years recommend opening cleaning lubricating and resealing all unions and O-rings on all three-way and pump and filter unions because equipment is older than 7 to 10 years recommend opening cleaning lubricating and resealing all unions and O-rings on all three-way and pump and filter unions ($775).



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4750Est. Totals


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