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3687 Falkirk Way, El Dorado Hills, Ca (11:00 AM - July 14, 2016)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Poor $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Good $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Tile Condition: Good$255

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 80 Linear Feet High 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is in good condition.

The waterfall however does leak some water out of some mortar joints and these areas should be re done to avoid additional waterloss while running the waterfalls ($255).

Water Quality Condition: Poor $425

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 0 0 40 120 400
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), A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment., 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

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $296

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 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its skimmer *float valve o-ring* ($65), The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *skimmer weir* ($55)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer is missing its float o ring, and weir is in poor condition. Recommend repair.

The main drain has two main drain covers further than 2 feet apart. However the main drains do not have VGBA compliant covers and should be replaced for safety.

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

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

Great except needs new tail and sponge and front right wheel alignment. Skips the wheel during use causing additional issues. Recommend repair and service ($105).
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$10.00

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

Needs new auto fill float. This one is sticking causing the pool to constantly fill.

Pool Light Condition: Great$0.00

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

Light appears to be like new. Due to low water clarity it was hard to determine if the dark area under the light bulb is water that has compromised this light can or just an illusion. Because of age of light and it is working I do not expect any issue at this time.

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
Pentair Clean and Clear
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

Filter appears to be in good working condition despite low water quality most likly caused by water imbalance and not a bad filter, recommend re checking water clarity after water balance to determine filter issue. No leaks found. Slightly higher filter pressure and cloudy water with debris. recommend filter cleaning ($55) to complete the water re balance.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0.00

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Variable Speed
Filter Pump Condition
The motor is a level 2 out of 4 of heat, indicating the motor is in a stressed state and in need of repair or adjustment
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Recommend filter cleaning to lower this pump heat output down from a 2 out of 4 to a 1 out of 4.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$255

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Polaris PB4 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Small suction side leak found, recommend repair ($255), which at that time you should increase the suction side plumbing side for efficiency and heat reduction on this booster pump.

Currently a 2 out of 4 heat.

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$0.00

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Superflow / Whisperflo 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Once valve was adjusted (from pictured position) the pump went from a 3 out of 4 on heat to a 1 out of 4. Recommend leaving the valve in the open position to keep this pump working for years to come (5-15 years).

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$155

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - Not connected to any pool light
Board & Timer Additional Notes

This panel is in working condition, with all air, water, and solar temp sensors working.

This panel also has a wireless remote that functions however at short range (within 40 feet of outside unit). To increase range simply move the antenna closer to house / pool area, by re wiring this antenna ($355).

The salt cell was also tested and in working condition, however due to water loss and low salt this unit is no longer producing chlorine. Recommend re sealing this unit ($155) to avoid additional water loss.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $0

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: N/A$0

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: Good$255

Overall Details

Overall the plumbing is in fair to good condition. Recommend UV paint ($255) to protect this equipment for 10-30 additional years.



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Leaking chlorinator, recommend re sealing connections ($155) otherwise in great condition.
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $152693700255.00Est. Totals

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