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19941 North Ian Court, Lockford, Ca (2:00 PM - April 4, 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 Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: 4000 $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
25K - 30K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 40' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is in fair condition, There are sections of missing plaster (chunk sections) throughout the swimming pool. I would expect this surface to last another 12-48 months. It does not appear that there is water loss present due to water being balanced (cynuric ideal, and calcium hardness ideal).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$660

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
140
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) 210
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There are sections of missing tile, but less than 10 linear feet ($200)

There is significant (heavy) calcium build up on the tile surface. Recommend tile cleaning to remove and restore this tile surface ($460).

Water Quality Condition: Good $0

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
7.4 - 7.6 3.0 5.0 40-80 80-100 200-250
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water is slightly out of balance; ph and alkalinty is slightly high, therefore the water should be adjusted: 20-30$ in chemical.

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 2
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 is missing its float (may be due to independent main drain line, therefore second hole is not plumbed) The skimmer weir is also dated and in need of repair ($35). The skimmer basket is in fair condition.

The main drain in the pool is in poor / damaged condition as its missing its cover. Recommend upgrading this main drain to a VGBA standard, beginning with a VGBA cover ($88).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: 45 $10.00

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

The bottom cleaner is in working condition.

Its missing its tail sponge. Recommend replacement ($10).
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: N/A$0.00

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

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.

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: 55 $55

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

The filter is in working condition, however it does need to be cleaned / backwashed ($175/55-85). Otherwise this unit appears to be functioning well.

Also note I recommend upgrading this filter to a sand filter (sd-80 $775 or tr-100 $1075).

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

The filter pump motor is warm to hot. I would expect this heat is due to a dirty filter. Recommend cleaning. If after cleaning filter the motor is still hot recommend bearing service.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: $0.00

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

The booster is in working condition, however the motor is also warm. If after cleaning filter the motor is still hot recommend bearing service.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$265

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

The motor is not currently turning on, recommend motor replacement ($265).

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
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

The spa air blower pump is in fair working condition.

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: Good $0.00

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
1.00HP - 1.25HP
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

This air blower pump is in fair to good working condition.

Heater Condition: Good $0.00

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

The heater is in good working condition. It doesn't currently have gas supplied to the unit, however it does turn on and function correctly (minus igniting due to no gas).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$55.00

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

The two yellow dial intermatic timer clocks are both in good working condition.

The one on the left powers the filter pump / filter.

The one on the right powers the booster pump / bottom cleaner

There is a GFI installed controlling both the pool and the spa light. Recommend upgrading to a new GFCI standard.

The breakers installed all appear to be in 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: Poor$

Overall Details

The valves installed are in fair working condition. The metal valves I would recommend replacement in the next 12 - 48 months.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

This push-pull backwash valve is in poor to fair condition.

I would expect this unit to work another 12-48 months.

Recommend replacement push pull valve ($155).
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1238Est. Totals

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