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4525 Bela Way, Carmichael, Ca (4:00 PM - September 21, 2016)

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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 needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Safety Fencing does not self-close and/or self-latch ($125)

Pool Surface Condition: Good $155

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 27' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has a few rust stains that appear to be surface level. Recommend the surface to be treated ($155) to determine if the rust is surface or from below and a larger issue ($750).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$775

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) Yes
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There is one missing tile near the skimmer opening. Its opening is also showing signs of grout wear. Recommend re grouting ($325) and tile repair this skimmer to ensure no water loss is present.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $250

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
6.5 40 40 180 60 450
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water needs its Calcium Hardness, Cya, and Chlorine adjusted, this may require the pool to be 1/2 drained ($250) service ($15) water cost.

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 N/A 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
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)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain cover appears to be VGBA compliant due to its 10" size and anti-entrapment design, recommend upgrading to new VGBA standard cover when next drained.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged $55

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 3900
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The unit needs adjustments as its currently under-powered and spinning in circles in the deep end of the pool. Recommend minor adjustment ($55).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$125

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

The auto fill valve at the house is leaking when in use. Recommend repair to resolve this issue.

Pool Light Condition: Good$0.00

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes
Light is like new, with no water inside the lens and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 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: 0 $0

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Swim Clear 320 SQFT
Filter Notes
Low Filter Pressure - Indicating Low Flow or Newly Installed Filter Element
Filter Additional Notes

Filter Pump Condition: Good, Warm/Hot Motor$255

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Tri-Star 1.00HP - 1.25HP
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

The pump is in excellent condition overall, however due to the unusual motor sizing (hp.5 sf 1.99) I would expect this warm motor to need bearing service ($255) in the next 1 - 24 months to ensure long life.

Otherwise this unit should lasty another 7-15 years.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: $175

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

The hose connections on this pump have water loss present. Recommend connections replacement ($175).

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: Great$410

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

There are two timer clocks installed in good working condition. However they are not connected via a remote wire, recommend doing such to ensure tandem operation, which is required ($155).

Also the GFCI plug is not in working condition, and there is no light GFCI breaker. Recommend upgrading these to ensure safety ($255).

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$

Overall Details

No valving installed.

Equipment is not painted, however, it is covered.



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2108937000.00Est. Totals


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