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9590 Roan Fields Pl., Elk Grove,, CA 95624 (10:00 AM - November 15, 2016)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: $0.00

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing was not checked, Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Poor $6000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
19' by 38.00' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

There were two cracks in the pool's bottom to wall transiting, at both sides of the step entry. Could not determine whether these were a result of a structural issue or a degrading plastering surface.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Drain pool and investigate

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 N/A
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 pool does not have a "Water stop" strip strip installed between the top of the tile and the concrete cantilevered decking edge, which is a standard practice.

Water Quality Condition: Good $85

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
7.2 - 7.8 1-3 1-3 40-100 80-120 100-120
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: N/A $88

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
N/A N/A
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
N/A 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 *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

The pool was non-operable, as the equipment was being reconnected by another Service Technician.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $0.00

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

The pool was non-operable, as the equipment was being reconnected by another Service Technician.
RECOMMENDATION: Utilize a Suction Side Pool Cleaner, thus eliminating the need for a booster pump.
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$350

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The Autofill appears to be connected directly to the house's water supply w/o a shot-off valve. Code requires a backflow prevention unit to be installed.

Pool Light Condition: $350

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens ($575+), Light is in fair condition and I would expect this light to last another 1-5 years, recommend cleaning light fixture ($55)

The small Pool Light in the seating area was operational as well as the Pool Light in the deep end. The Pool Light in the shallow end was non-opertional.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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Filter Condition: $1250

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

The pool was non-operable, as the equipment was being reconnected by another Service Technician.
RECOMMENDATION: The existing Filter is a Cartridge Type, we would suggest it's replacement with a Sand Filter (TR-140) w/ Backwash Valve

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$0.00

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The pool was non-operable, as the equipment was being reconnected by another Service Technician.
RECOMMENDATION: The existing pump could be replaced with a Variable Speed Pump, thus saving electrical energy.
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

The pool was non-operable, as the equipment was being reconnected by another Service Technician.
RECOMMENDATION: Utilize a Suction Side Pool Cleaner, thus eliminating the need for a booster pump.

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
Hayward
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

The pool was non-operable, as the equipment was being reconnected by another Service Technician.

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$250

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

The pool was non-operable, as the equipment was being reconnected by another Service Technician.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $350

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

The pool's sub-panel and the quick disconnect for the Portable Spa were being fed from another sub-panel. The face plate on the quick disconnect was missing and was mounted too low (+12" min. above grade). This is a N.E.C. code requirement. RECOMMENDATION: Replace face plate cover and raise to meet code.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Overall Details

The pool was non-operable, as the equipment was being reconnected by another Service Technician.
Condition
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The Portable Spa was non-operable, as the equipment was being reconnected by another Service Technician.
Condition
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The Portable Spa was non-operable, as the equipment was being reconnected by another Service Technician. RECOMMENDATION: Drain stagnant water and refill and perform diagnostics. Estimated cost $250.00
Condition
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DIVING BOARD; There is a NSPI recommendation that outlines Diving Board Safety. Our suggestion is to review the criteria and make sure that the Board's installation meets or exceeds those requirements. Go to links here for more information: http://www.divingboardsafety.net/06-052ansi-standard.pdf
Condition
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $812393735000.00Est. Totals

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