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5410 Quane Rd., Roseville, Ca (3:00 PM - August 13, 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, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The safety fencing is in good overall condition, however it needs minor adjustments to self close and self latch.

Pool Surface Condition: 120 $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 26' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
There are large areas of staining and discoloration, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present, 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 overall condition, I expect another 7-10 years from this plaster surface without issue.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
80-90
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

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $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
7.0-7.2 ideal 20 very high 20 very high 150+ too high 100-120 slightly high 250-450 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 has too high of cynuric acid and therefore allowing algae to grow.

Lower cynuric acid and do a phosphate and algae treatment to eliminate the algae issue.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $193

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 Skimmer Float O-Ring ($105)
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
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 has been damaged with 3" tablets sitting in the skimmer basket for a prolonged period of time. Therefore the skimmer float and float o ring need replacement ($155).

The main drain is not vgba compliant. Recommend installing a vgba cover ($88) until it can be upgraded to a vgba complaint drain during re plaster ($300).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $70

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

The bottom cleaner needs new tires ($55) and the leaf canister basket needs it o ring lubricated ($15).
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good$0.00

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

Good working condition.

Pool Light Condition: 0$0

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

The pool light is in good working condition however the can is older and will fail in the next 1 - 48 months. At that time replacement will be necessary ($475).

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $90

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

The filter pressure gauge assembly needs to be replaced ($75) along with the pressure gauge ($15).

There are no leaks present at this time.

Filter Pump Condition: 550$575

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

The filter pump motor is 10-15 years old. It's bearings are failing. Recommend motor replacement to resolve this issue ($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: 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: Good$0.00

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 pump is in working condition at this time. It is slightly under rated in hp, however when the filter pump is running it is sufficient.

I found this motor to be hot to the touch and showing signs of failure in the next 12-48 months if this under rated issue continues, recommend cleaning the filter elements and re testing the motor for heat. If heat continues consider a bearing replacement service ($155) or a correct sized motor ($455).

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$0.00

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

The timer is in good working condition. The light switch is also in working condition. The breakers are also in working condition. The light gfci was tested and found to be in working condition.

Recommend upgrading this box with complaint breakers, a new gfci, timer, and light switch ($1075) in the next 5 years.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $350

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

This solar controller unit is in working condition however it is not automatic, as it may have a faulty water or air temp sensor. Recommend service ($125) and sensor replacements ($225) to bring this unit back to automatic working condition.

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: Poor$1134

Overall Details

All but two valves have recently been opened, cleaned, re lubricated and sealed. Recommend this on all other valves and unions ($225).

Also there are several check valves installed that are older and no longer functioning. Recommend repalcment to all clear check valves as well as re painting the equipment pad ($750).
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

This pressure gauges failing and will no longer work shortly.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

This nature to system has a removable cartridge that can be replaced($159).
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

This hose bib is working.

This small hose connection should be sealed to prevent accidental leaking at the suction and return side ($350)
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

These 3 way valves are in working condition.

The check valves are not.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Small hose connections Dont.

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3392Est. Totals

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