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2726 Marina Pointe way, Elk Grove, Ca (2:00 PM - February 2, 2017)

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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 does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Fencing does not self latch when self closing. Recommend minor repair ($125).

Pool Surface Condition: Good $100

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
Other Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is in good condition overall. There is one area of concern at the skimmer opening , where past plaster repair occurred. This area may need additional work ($100-250) to guarantee its water tight status. Recommend plaster service.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 100
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

No loose or missing tiles.

Water Quality Condition: Good $0.00

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
7.0 Ideal 10 Ideal 10 Ideal 150 Slightly High 60 Ideal 450+ Slightly High
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
0 No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Ideal water quality. I personally think this water is perfect for the impending summer season.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $372

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 ($58)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
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 in good working condition. It is missing it's skimmer float ($55) and the weir is in poor condition ($45). Recommend replacing both to bring back to ideal.

The main drain covers are not vgba conpliant and in need of replacement with complaint covers ($88each x 4 two pool main drains and two skimmer equalizer lines).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $0.00

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Nothing installed Return
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is in the shop for repairs.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0.00

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

Ideal working condition, no issues present.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$750

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

It appears there is not only water inside the light lens assembly for this light ($575 needed for light replacement) but the light switch as well as the gfi plug are in need of replacement ($175) along with the light can.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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Filter Condition: Fair $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy 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

The filter is in fair to poor physical condition and will need to be replaced ($1275) in the next 12-48 months (due to a band clamp $225 manufacturer defect). The fact that this system runs a 2nd story water solar grid adds to this issue. Recommend cleaning the filters ($85) to allow this filter to last as long as possible. Otherwise cartridge replacements will be needed as soon as well; 2-12 months ($255).

Filter Pump Condition: Fair$255

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Single Speed 1.00HP - 1.25HP
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

Hot filter pump motor with bearing whine during start up. Recommend at least servicing the motor ($255) or replacing the motor ($555) with like model energy efficient in the next 1-24 months if you do not service the bearings.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$150

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Single 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Water fall pump is in fair working condition however poor physical condition. Motor metal is degrading. Heat level of 2 out of 4. I would recommend servicing this motor as well ($150) when servicing the filter pump.

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$185

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 timer is working currently, however with a replacement timer ($185) this timer can actually be read and used. Currently it's been overheated (common issue with this timer) and can no longer function correctly.

Otherwise all items are working installed.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Good $260

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

This solar controller is in good working condition to use manually. However for this product to be most effective and automated it needs to have the solar water temps sensor replaced ($105 + service ($155).

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$705

Overall Details

All movable valves installed need to be opened cleaned lubricated and resealed due to age ($275). All piping needs to be sanded and painted to ensure another 10 years of UV protection ($175).



Condition
Good
Notes

This valve is in good condition.

Condition
Good
Notes

This check valve as well as the other in line check valve need to be replaced ($255) for proper operation currently both do not seal causing additional issues.

Condition
Good
Notes

This actuator valve is in good working condition I tested it and found no error.

Condition
Good
Notes

This valve is in good working condition.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2687Est. Totals


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