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5115 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, Ca (3:00 PM - October 19, 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
Rod Iron Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Gate needs minor repair to self latch and close.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
38' by 15' 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

No plaster issues present.

Tile Condition: Good$0.00

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Little to None No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $655

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
7.8 High 10 High 10 High 40-80 Ideal 100 High 250-300 Ideal
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
355, 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 significant foliage in the swimming pool causing additional water issues; high phosphates,
Ph, alkalinity, and low water quality. Recommend chemical modifications ($200+).

There is also black / dark green algae in this pool. Recommend draining and cleaning or chemical treatments ($450).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $1144

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) N/A
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
N/A N/A 2 4
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
13 x $88
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There is no working skimmer. There is only a vanishing edge skimmer device. And no skimmer in the lower basin either.

The main drains in the lower basin are most likely not connected to the pool pump either (to eliminate additional technical issues (stronger check valve devices) and therefore are connected to exclusive edge pumps that circulate the water And do not filter the water.

The main drain covers throughout this pool are color matched covers ($125 each) x 13 and should be replaced with VGBA slotted or VGBA standard covers for safety.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair Legend - Truck Body
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Wheels / Wheel bearings need attention ($45)

The hose and tail need attention ($155).

Otherwise this unit should work for many years to come.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$0.00

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

Auto fill tested and found to be working. Missing fill hose might be at the bottom of the canister, reck me d re attaching ($10).

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

All four pool lights are in working condition. They were tested, and found to be working (gfci plug and breaker).

Spa Light Condition: Damaged (Water Present - Light Can Replacement $475)$0

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
No water present inside light lens, Light is like new and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years
Spa Light Additional Notes

Ideal

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $205

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3 Cartridge + Posi Flo Single Cartridge
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

Both filters need new pressure gauges and to be opened cleaned and re lubricated ($205).

Due to the age of the equipment and the condition of the equipment pad (debris) I would guess that both elements haven't been replaced in the past five years. I would expect an element replacement cost in the next 1 - 24 months of ($605 total).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0.00

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Variable Speed
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Great working condition pump.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$155

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

Pump is slightly warm. And the bearings sound slightly worn. Recommend bearings service ($155) to prolong the life of this pump. Otherwise expiration will happen in 3 - 7 years.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: N/A$0.00

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Waterway Air Blower Pump 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

In good working condition.


Waterfall Pump Condition: Great$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Variable Variable Speed
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Great working condition.

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$55

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

This pump is in cool working condition. Some small pump lid leaking issue that can be corrected by either: A: Cleaning, Relubricating, and Resealing this Pump lid ($55) or B: Replacing the o ring as well +($55).

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $55

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

This pump is in cool working condition. Some small pump lid leaking issue that can be corrected by either: A: Cleaning, Relubricating, and Resealing this Pump lid ($55), or B: Replacing the o ring as well +($55).

Heater Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $555

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

Heat switch failing, causing unit to shut down every 30 seconds. Recommend repairs ($450) as well as drip leg correction ($105).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$0

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

Board is in good working condition. Functions all aspects of this pool and spa.

Breakers and Light GFCIs are all working.

Remote was not tested, however remote ready / required $750.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $0

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$175

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

In working condition however unit is not functioning at all "green light x 3" status. However the chlorine levels are high enough to indicate a working cell it is most likely a low salt warning and or low flow ($55+) and or the pool service currently is not using the salt cell and chlorinating manually.

Recommend technician to visit and diagnose ($125) if current weekly service cannot address this issue.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Good$2070

Overall Details

All valving is in working condition and operational.

Check valves are all working as well.

Recommend two items in the next 1-10 years;

A: Cleaning, Relubricating, and Resealing all valves on site ($755) which is required every 5-15 years and or B: Replacing the o rings as well ($555) which is required every 7 - 25 years and recommended here due to it being a salt pool.

Plumbing should be painted ASAP ($125).



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These ball valves that typically do not need to be adjusted, will fail and cause massive leak issues in the next 1 - 20 years. Recommend replacing these low cost ball valves with high quality Jandy 2 way valves ($105 x 5) + fittings ($105) either during next drain or major service.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $315493701752070.00Est. Totals


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