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2852 Pekins Ct., West Sacramento, Ca (12:00 PM - December 29, 2016)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden, Mesh Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fencing needs to self close and self latch.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $250

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Vinyl
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 25' 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

Little discoloration found. No tear marks. Two areas of concern. One in the corner pictured where a patch was used. Recommend servicing this section in 12-72 months ($250). The second section is where the step ladder is running the bottom support areas against the surface with its sharp edge. Recommend finding the proper caps to avoid damage.

Tile Condition: $0.00

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

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
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water needs phosphate treatment to remove leaf debris dissolved inside water ($85).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $485

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 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *float valve* ($50)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer is a bottom cleaner only skimmer and could / should be converted to a main drain capable skimmer as well (a device that should be installed ($85) that allows both skimmer and main drain to function.

Main drain is a VGBA compliant cover however there is only one installed and not two and therefore makes this a non vgba compliant drain and for safety should be upgraded ($350) especially when the pool is drained next.

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Suction Side Cleaner Low Cost Suction Side Cleaner
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Unit is in fair to poor condition; the hose and all parts are near failure, recommend replacement in 1-12 months.

Recommend "the pool cleaner" or pentair a version ($405) as a high quality replacement.

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 Medium
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Auto fills manual fill valve is broken and needs replacement ($125) to allow standard operation.

Pool Light Condition: N/A$0.00

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

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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Filter Condition: $250

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 2 Cartridge
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

Filter has 1-7 more years of life before replacement will be necessary ($675).

As of now the filter element ($250) needs replacement in 1 -12 months. This may resolve a low flow issue with the bottom cleaner. Once the filter element is cleaned or replaced it may most likely resolve the bottom cleaner to work most efficiently.

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$575

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed 3/4 ≤ 0.99HP
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

This filter pump motor has 1 - 12 months of life left and will need replacement ($575) but a whole Pump Replacement is recommended due to condition of pump body ($775) or a variable speed upgrade for energy efficieny ($1275).

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

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$0

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

Timer is in good working condition.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $255

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

This like new unit is in working condition. It however has either 1. A bad temp sensor on the roof ($255) or a bad temp sensor on the equipment pad ($235) causing this unit to not detect temp changes and therefore not function automatically. Instead only manually for now.

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$1100

Overall Details

All valving and unions needs to be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed ($110 x 7).

One solar check valve is no longer working and needs to be replaced ($225).

Equipment pad and pipes needs to be re painted for uv protection ($175).



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3455Est. Totals


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