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9020 Paso Robles Way, Elk Grove, Ca (3:00 PM - April 25, 2015)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $20

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Mesh Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The access gate self closes, and self latches
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

This fenci and gate are in good working condition.

However there is a small gap located between the black mesh fencing and the wood panels. This should be attached and or be no less than one inch gap for safety ($20).

Pool Surface Condition: 0 $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
25K - 30K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
10' by 32' 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 in fair to good condition.

No cracks present.

No heavy wear markings.

I would expect another 10-20 years from this plaster surface if well maintained.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$660

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) 210
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Two small areas of missing loose tile.

$250 to repair tiles

$410 to do calcium cleaning.

Water Quality Condition: $195

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
8.0-8.4 0 0 30-80 120-250 Very high. 100-200
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) No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water is slightly out of balance. Expect chemical costs of $50-100 to adjust chemicals to ideal levels.

Also a filter cleaning after chemicals will be required.

No algae present.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $234

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 ($58)
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 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

In the skimmer basket were missing a skimmer float and the weir is also failing and sticking, recommend replacement. Otherwise great flow here.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $250

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

Bottom cleaner is working however it's only firing out of two of its three net jets. This shows me there's debris in the system which can be cleaned and some minor repair parts will be needed ($150) for an expected life of 5-10 additional years before tune up is necessary again.
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 Fast
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill is in good working condition.

Pool Light Condition: $0.00

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

There are two working white incandescent lights present. There is no water present inside either lens. Expected life of 1-20 additional years.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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Filter Condition: 150 $150

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

The filter is in fair to good working condition. No leaks present anywhere on the filter. Expected additional life 1-7 years.

Jandy cl520 - 520 Sqft filter

The pressure gauge is also in need of replacement very soon ($75).

Plus filter cleaning ($65) (replacement may be necessary).

Filter Pump Condition: $10.21

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 slightly warm but not hot. No bearing noise.

However there is a small leak on the shaft seal ($10.21). This needs to be replaced soon (1-7 days) before it degrades the motor ($255) body.
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: 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: Fair$0.00

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

The board is in good working condition at this time.

All switches and breakers work.

Gfi was tested and are connected to both pool lights.

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$510

Overall Details

All valving needs to be opened, cleaned, lubricated and resealed ($155 valve - 455 all equipment).

The piping needs paint to protect from uv.

The two solar shut off valves will last another 1-5 years before replacement will be required ($105).
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Faded black paint is no longer protecting the piping.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Valve is in fair to poor working condition.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

There is a leak on the in line chlorinator. To repair expect a cost of $250-350.
Condition
 Notes
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2029.21Est. Totals

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