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8928 Hartwell Ct., Elk Grove, Ca (3:00 PM - September 8, 2015)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $0.00

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden, Rod Iron Side of home, Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The access gate self closes, and self latches
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The safety gates are in working self closing condition at time of inspection.

However it appears that it could use minor adjustments to allow it to self close at 10% open and 90% open.

Pool Surface Condition: 0 $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>30K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 55' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present, The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Plaster surface has calcium leeching through due to improper water balance.

Recommend re-balance water chemistry.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
125
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

There is light calcium build up on the tile surface, to remove recommend tile cleaning service $450

Water Quality Condition: Good $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
8.0 - 8.9 0.0 0.0 150 + 120 - 150 450 - 800
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 needs adjustment in every category. Recommend service technician to re balance water or a half drain may be required due to the water being "older" with a high TDS reading.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Great $263

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Great 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
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The skimmer is not in working condition as it's 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 float is missing, and its o ring is also missing. Recommend minor repair to bring up to a working standard ($155).

The skimmer float on site is not the correct size, its for a smaller skimmer.

Because the skimmer float is not installed correctly the main drain is not currently functioning.

Once functioning; Consider a replacement VGBA drain cover(s) for safety ($88) or upgrade to a new VGBA compliant main drain ($300).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: 45 $110.00

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

The bottom cleaner is in working condition at this time. Recommend minor balance and adjustment service ($45) which may include; hose swivels, hose segments, and internal repairs ($65).
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 Medium
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill is in good working condition.

Pool Light Condition: 575$575

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

It appears there is water in the pool light can, recommend can replacement.

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 $0

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

The filter is in like new condition. No repairs needed at this time.

Filter Pump Condition: 0$0.00

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 great working condition.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Fair (Replacement recommended in 6 months - 5 years $455)$455.00

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

The booster pump is not in ideal working condition; and will need replacement in the next 1 - 48 months. The motor is warm and shows signs of a bearing or motor issue that will cause this motor to fail in the time frame soon.

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: 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: Great$0.00

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
205
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The board is 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: Good$

Overall Details

All valves and actuators appear to be in good working condition.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

This check valve and actuator valve are in good working condition.
Condition
Good		 Notes

This pool light switch is not in working condition at this time.
Condition
Good		 Notes

This solar apparatus is in working condition at this time. It was tested and found no leaks present at this time.
Condition
N/A		 Notes

It appears this GFCI plug controls the pool lights and currently receives power and resets.
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2258Est. Totals

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