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4211 Vega Loop, Shingle Springs, Ca (5:00 PM - October 5, 2015)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $25.00

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home, Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The access gate self closes, and self latches, The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fencing does self close and self latch but not quite all the way. Recommend minor adjustment to tension spring to accomplish this task.

Pool Surface Condition: 120 $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
25K - 30K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 30' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, There are large areas of staining and 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, The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has approx 5 - 10 years of plaster life left.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
110
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

Slight calcium build up. No loose or missing tile.

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
7.2-7.4 30+ 30+ 150 + Very High 40 - 65 Great 200 - 400 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

Overall poor water quality. Water quality neglect and low run time have caused this plaster to age prematurely.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $116

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 2 2 Drains - Not Present or Damaged ($116)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 None 2 Other
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
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

Both skimmers need new skimmer float o rings, and two new floats $150.

Also both weirs should be replaced; $55 total.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $250.00

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

The bottom cleaner needs some attention. Some minor repair items are necessary; $150-$250.
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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: 155$155

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

The pool lights appear to have a light sediment / moisture residual on the inside surface of both lights. Since these lights are serviceable, recommend service $125 to open and re seal this light before corrosion occurs.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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Filter Condition: 55 $55

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

The filter pressure is slightly high, recommend filter cleaning $55.

Filter Pump Condition: 55$0.00

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

Motor replacement, in good working condition.

No leaks present.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Fair (Replacement recommended in 6 months - 5 years $455)$105.00

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

Booster pump in working condition.

Booster pump hoses should be removed and reinstalled with proper connection ($105).

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

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

The board timer is in good working condition.

The gfi plug is also in good 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 cell has power to the unit and the pool has a high level of chlorine. I expect this cell to work another 1 - 3 years without issue.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Good$255

Overall Details

Overall this plumbing pad is in fair to good shape.

There are two valves that should be clean, lubricated, ad resealed ($255).

The booster hoses should also be re sealed (est above).
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1816Est. Totals

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