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8468 Menke Way, Citrus Heights, Ca (3:00 PM - September 2, 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, Mesh Around pool
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

The fencing needs minor adjustment to make this gate self closing self latching.

Pool Surface Condition: 120 $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
25K - 30K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 36' 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, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is in good overall condition. There are only few areas of surface rust stains and scratches that can be removed via a plaster abrasion / cleaning service ($225).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$660

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) 210
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There is heavy calcium build up on the tile surface (original build up that has not been removed) $650 to clean tile and rock water line tile. This should be done sooner than later to avoid further calcium build up issues.

There is also small areas of missing tile on the spa spillway ($50-110) to re apply original tile.

Also note that this water line natural rock will need to be re-mortared every 10 years - 15 years. It does not appear to have had that done recently. Recommend this to ensure a water tight pool in the next 1 - 24 months ($500-1100).

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
7.8-8.2 high 0.0 0.0 50-80 ideal 80-120 high 250-500 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 overall is damaged and in need of an adjustment service due to algae, and water imbalance.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $322

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 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

Both the skimmer and main drain need repair.

The main drains on the pool and spa both need new vgba complaint drain covers.

The skimmer needs its float, float o ring and not skimmer weir replaced or serviced.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $155.00

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

The bottom cleaner is in fair working condition.

It needs a minor tune up and some light parts (hose swivels, tails sponge, tires $155).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good$55.00

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

The auto fill is leaking during operation. Since this is an older metal style auto fill. This should be serviced ($55) or replaced with a new plastic style ($255) as this is used weekly during the summer, and not during the fall and winter.

Pool Light Condition: $0.00

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

The pool light is in good working condition.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

The spa light is in good working condition.

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Filter Condition: 150 $150

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

The filter tank has been sun-exposed, and is in fair condition. Recommend painting this filter tank to ensure longevity. ($125)

The tank pressure is slightly high (+7psi) and should be cleaned ($55)

The filter elements may also need replacement due to higher than normal psi ($355).

Filter Pump Condition: 550$455.00

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

The filter pump motor is running hot, with loud bearing noise. Since this is the original motor I would expect the motor to last another 1 - 48 months before motor replacement / bearing replacement is needed ($125 - $455).

Since this is a 1.5 hp motor I would recommend replacing this with a variable speed pump ($1420) as this motors efficiency is very poor and the variable speed is extremely high.

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
≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This booster pump is in fair working condition.

The hoses and pump will need replacement in the next 1 - 48 months due to age, and condition.

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: Good$345.00

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

This waterfall pump is in working condition, however the suction side check valve is not, recommend replacement of this with a dual VGBA compliant cover and a serviceable check valve ($345) to ensure safety during operation and proper use of the pump.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $2850.00

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

This heater is no longer in working condition. Recommend replacement with a like 400K btu heater.

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. With no issues found at this time.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $510.00

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

The solar is controlled via a single 3 way valve. This activates the solar and during operation a significant leak is found. Recommend panel repair / replacement ($255) via a solar technician service ($255) to repair these items.

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)$

Overall Details

Overall everything installed is water /air tight at this time, however all older and will need to be repaired / replaced asap as proper operations cannot be performed.

Also please notice the metal piping to the pool and spa. Please know this will need to be replaced underground in the next 1 - 15 years, at that time replacement with new plastic PVC connections will be required.



Condition
Poor
Notes

This suction side connection and fittings all are in working condition, however due to the age and demand on the pumps suction side, all should be replaced with a new 2" connection and a new Jandy 3 way valve to ensure proper circulation ($355).

Condition
N/A
Notes

Additional angle of older Ortega valves (25+ years).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The valving is in poor condition. These older, non-serviceable valves should all be removed and replumbed with new Jandy 3 way valving ($555) since they no longer allow functioning operation with ease as intended.

Condition
Good
Notes

This solar valve is in good working condition.

However the heater bypass valving is not in good working condition and should be removed asap ($255).

Condition
Poor
Notes

All breakers in the breaker panel appear to be older than 10 years. I would expect this 50AMP Pool Supply Breaker to be sufficient for 1 - 10 more years.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $5907Est. Totals


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