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13575 Moss Rock Dr., Auburn, Ca (9:00 AM - August 27, 2016)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Rod Iron Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing is in good working conditon
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fencing is in fair working condition. Self closes and self latches.

Pool Surface Condition: Poor $3800.00

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

The plaster surface could not be checked until the pool water is clear.

The surface on the top steps were checked and found to be very rough and abrasive.

To replaster this pool expect a cost of $3800.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 90
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

Water Quality Condition: Poor $355

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
8.5 - 9.0 Very High 0 Low 0 Low 100 - 150 High 100 - 140 Very High 400 Ideal
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
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

There is heavy algae buildup throughout this pool surface, increasing chlorine, adjusting chemicals to proper levels, and doing enzyme and phosphate treatments along with filter cleanings will help reduce or eliminate algae ($355) or a pool drain ($450).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $292

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 2 2 Drains - Not Present or Damaged ($116)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 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 *not in working* condition as it's missing its *float valve*, recommend installing *float valve seal* ($105), The first skimmer is *not in working condition* as it's missing its *skimmer float valve o-ring* ($75), The first skimmer is *not in working condition* as it's missing its *skimmer weir* ($54)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmers are both damaged and need minor parts to repair.

Main drains could not be checked however due to age I would assume their are two main drain covers to be replaced.

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280 / 380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner will need minor maintenance; tires, bearings, tail clip, etc to bring back to like new working condition.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$15

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

The fill float is in fair shape. I would recommend float replacement ($15). Also, I was not able to find the auto fill shut off valve located nearby for easy access.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$255

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

Could not be visually tested. Due to low water visibility.

However the light is not connected to a GFCI breaker or plug, recommend upgrading this for light safety ($255) regardless of light condition or need for light replacement ($575).

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $550

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This unit needs a new filter element as well as a new pressure gauge. Expect a cost of $550 for both.

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$555

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max e Glas II 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
The motor is a level 4 out of 4 of heat, indicating the motor is in a distressed state and in need of immediate repair, adjustment, or most likely replacement will be required in the next 1-24 months., The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump motor is hot and is struggling as a result of the filter elements being so dirty and clogged. Due to the age I would recommend motor replacement in the next 1 - 72 months, if heat continues after filter element cleaning / replacement.

Expect a cost of $555 to replace this motor or $1425 to replace this pump with an energy efficient pump.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged$475

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Pb4 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump is in poor condition and will need replacement. Recommend replacement to allow this bottom cleaner to function correctly. Or remove this pump when installing a new energy efficient pump and replace the bottom cleaner with a Polaris 360 for extreme energy efficiency.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$255

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Dyna Glas II 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This waterfall pump does not prime / function at this time most likely due to a bad motor ($575) or bad suction side plumbing / pump lid o ring ($255) which is my feeling. Recommend cleaning pool and re testing to inspect the suction side of this pump visually.

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$175

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
No - Older GFI standard, tests, and resets the pool and or spa light. Recommend upgrading to GFCI standard for safety ($125)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Two timer clocks in fair working condition.

Two light switches in non working condition ($175) at this time due to light issues.

Otherwise recommend upgrading GFCI breakers and this panel will be secure (estimated in light section).

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: Poor$505

Overall Details

Overall the plumbing here is in fair condition. That needs to be repainted to last another 10-15 additional years ($175).

Also on the equipment pad is a hose bib that is leaking causing the pad to be continuously wet. Recommend repair ($175).

Also note that the valves installed and the booster pump hoses will need service soon (required every 10-15 years) (open clean, lubricate / re teflon and re seal ($155).



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Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Needs service (detailed above).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Pad Picture, showing the leaking hose bib,

Condition
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Notes
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N/A
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Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $710793700505.00Est. Totals


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