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584 Given St., Folsom, Ca (3:00 PM - April 11, 2015)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fencing does not self-close or self-latch.

Recommend repair ($125) to bring this fence up to a safety standard.

Pool Surface Condition: 0 $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
10K - 15K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
10' by 18' 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is clean and clear. The surface is also well maintained with no stains or discoloration. I would expect another 15 years from this surface is well kept.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
60 (100 including raised wall)
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

The tile is in good condition with no loose or missing tiles. Light calcium build up throughout. Recommend calcium cleaning $450.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $280

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
7.6 - 7.8 High 0 Low 0 Low 20 - 40 Ok 40-80 High 100 Low
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
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

Needs water adjustment; especially for the summer coming soon ($85-125).

It also needs salt added to this body of water approx 4-6 bags ($40-80).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $281

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 2 Other
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The skimmer is in great working condition with a like new working skimmer float weir and an in tact, in place, like new skimmer float valve and float valve seal present

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is in good working condition.

The main drain is in good working condition, however it does need new VGBA drain covers x 2 for safety.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $0.00

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

Auto-Fill Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$45

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

The auto fill float is the older style (metal) recommend upgrading to the new plastic standard ($45).

At time of inspection the water (to the autofill) was off and therefore this autofill is not being used.

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 a color wheel color changing light x 2, in good working condition.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: 55 $55

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

The filter elements are dirty and need to be cleaned soon ($45-65).

The filter housing is in fair to good condition.

The filter is in good working condition.

Pentair Clean and Clear Plus 425 SQFT

Filter Pump Condition: 0$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 is in good working condition. The motor is cool to the touch and no air found in the pump basket.

I could not see if bonding wire was or was not attached because of the vast amount of foliage debris, recommend attaching bonding wire if not asap.

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: Good$0.00

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
2.00HP - 2.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

The wall jet pump is in good working condition. The motor is cool - warm to the touch and no air was found in the pump basket.

I also could not see if bonding wire was or was not attached because of the vast amount of foliage debris, recommend attaching bonding wire if not asap.


Waterfall Pump Condition: Good$0.00

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

The waterfall pump is in good working condition. The motor is cool to the touch and no air found in the pump basket.

I could not see if bonding wire was or was not attached because of the vast amount of foliage debris, recommend attaching bonding wire if not asap.

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: Good $125

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

This natural gas 200-400K BTU heater is in good working condition. The heater turns on via its outdoor panel (after being activated via indoor or outdoor "heater button". It heats and functions like new.

The gas line however needs modification to prevent burner damage, as its "drip leg" is misplaced. Recommend repair ($125).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$0.00

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

The indoor and outdoor panel functions like new.

It detects; salt, air and water temperature, and functions all pool equipment.

I would expect another 10-20 years from this panel before replacement would be necessary.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $0.00

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Good$40

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

It appears this salt cell is like new 1-3 years old and can function another 12-48 months.

The salt level is low (800ppm) and this 10,000 gallon pool needs its salt level to be raised to 3200 ppm to properly test this salt cell. However due to the age I would expect this unit to work when needed ($40).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Good$645

Overall Details

The valves all installed are in woking condition.

I would recommend to open all valves and unions to clean, lubricate, and re seal. This should be done every 10-15 years. Its time now. ($335)

Also there is significant plant growth around equipment pad, this needs to be removed asap. ($85)

The piping on this pad also needs to be painted with UV paint to protect it from the sun asap. ($225)

$645 total.



Condition
Good
Notes

Check valve in fair to good condition. Recommend cleaning, lubricating, and resealing asap.

Condition
Good
Notes

Waterfall and jets valving.

Condition
Good
Notes

Waterfall valving.

Condition
Good
Notes

Low cost flow stop for filter pump, when cleaning out pump basket.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2046Est. Totals


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