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12916 Austin Forest Cir., Auburn, Ca (3:00 PM - September 21, 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
Rod Iron 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 access fencing did not self close or self latch upon operation. Recommend minor repair to allow this gate to self close and self latch.

Pool Surface Condition: 0 $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 25' 0-10% 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 pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface has calcium leeching through as a result of higher ph (7.8) and higher alkalinity (80-100). Both will cause the plaster to degrade much more quickly.

Also the pool surface has several vertical and linear plaster cracks that extend up the walls to the flagstone coping. This is most likely caused by poor gunite and or a leaking waterfall (currently leaking). Recommend referring this issue to a geotechnical engineer to confirm if this issue will continue to worsen or if it can be corrected.

Tile Condition: Good$0.00

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The pool tile (natural stone) has some light calcium build up.

Water Quality Condition: Good $320

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 slightly high 5 - 10 slightly high 5 - 10 slightly high 10-30 ideal 80 - 120 slightly high 500-1000 high
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)
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is fair overall, it needs ph, alkalinity, and calcium hardness adjustment.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $0.00

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 None 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
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

Bottom Cleaner Condition: 45 $0.00

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

The bottom cleaner is in overall good condition. It's tire treads are in good shape and it functions as it should. No issues at this time. I would expect this unit to operate for another 12-24 months without maintenance needs.
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good$15

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 was in working condition,
However the float could not be checked as it was screwed in and not accessible. Replacement floats are $15. Recommend this to be performed every 10 years. I feel it's needed here.

Pool Light Condition: 0$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.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: 55 $55

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

The filter has higher than optimal filter pressure. Recommend cleaning ($65). At that time recommend evaluating element longevity.

Filter Pump Condition: 55$550

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 is in working condition. However due to extra ordinary heat form the motor recommend motor replacement or repair ($555).
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: Good$225.00

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
1.50HP - 2.00HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

The waterfall pump has a return connection leaking fairly well. Recommend repair ($225), however due to the pumps motor heat I would then recommend pump replacment ($775).

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: $0.00

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: Great $125.00

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

The heater is in excellent working condition.
However there is no sediment leg on the gas connection ($125), recommend installation.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$0.00

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

The pool equipment timer, remotes, and light gfci all are currently in working condition.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $0.00

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Good$0

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

The salt control system is currently powering and functioning the salt system.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Good$$355

Overall Details


Condition
Poor		 Notes

Actuator in fair working condition. Expect anoth 1-48 months before replacement is needed.
Condition
Good		 Notes

Pictured here is a check valve and three way valve. Both are in good working condition.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

This is a goldline actuator, in fair working condition. Overall poor physical condition. Expect replacement in 1-12 months.
Condition
Good		 Notes

Equipment pad valve view, new paint to pad is required ($155), and o ring cleaning, lubricating and re sealing is recommended in the next 1-48 months ($1055).
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1770Est. Totals

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