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8830 Nimbus Way, Orangevale, Ca (9:00 AM - February 9, 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 needs minor repair to self close and self latch, Access was through home, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Non self closing non self latching, recommend repair.

Pool Surface Condition: Fair (1-72 Months) $3500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 25' 50-100% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is slightly abrasive and not as smooth or as new and will allow more organic matter to grow as a result of the slightly abrasive surface, The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is worn down to gunite in several locations, I would recommend re plastering at this time.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1005

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Less than 20 tiles ($450)
Mastic Repair
Estimated Repairs ($555)
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Some missing tiles and some loose tiles approx $400-$450 in tile repair.

No tile calcium build up.

One section of lifted concrete displacing a skimmer connection. Recommend concrete and skimmer repair ($555).

Water Quality Condition: Poor $425

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 Ideal 0.5 Low 0.5 Low 20-40 Low 45 Ideal 500 Ideal
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125), 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

The water needs to be balanced as well as the filter is in need of cleaning after balancing

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $88

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 1 Yes, all drains have skimmer float valves
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 in great working condition with a like new working skimmer float weir and an in tact, in place, like new skimmer float valve and float valve seal present
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer has lifted as a result of the concrete around it settling this lifted skimmer has caused water to escape the pool when the water level is full recommend skimmer repair (estimated in tile section $555) in the next 1 to 4 years.

The main drain is not a VGBA compliant recommend replacing with a VGBA complaint cover for safety ($88 each).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

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

Bottom cleaner is in fair working condition however it needs a minor tuneup as well as the in line hose screen to be cleaned to allow the unit to work Properly.
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

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1200

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+)

Pool light: fiber optic lighting tower not powering on. Recommend replacement ($1200+).

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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Filter Condition: $450

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3 300-350 Sqft.
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

The filter is in need of cleaning ($65) as well as replacement ($300) in the next 1 to 6 months.

The filter tank o ring also needs to be cleaned and lubricated when it's cleaned as well as replacement ($85) in the next 1-6 months if it hasn't been done so in the last 10 years.

Filter Pump Condition: Poor - Bearing Noise - 15+ Older Pump$575

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Dyna Glas 1.25HP - 1,50HP
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, The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump has a bearing whine recommend bearing service in the next 1 to 6 weeks ($185) otherwise replacement ($575) motor is ideal due to age of worn motor.
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: Fair$0

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 board is in fair working condition. The timer clock functions as well as the breaker. No issues at this time.

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$350

Overall Details

All valving installed is in fair working condition however due to age recommend opening cleaning lubricating and resealing ($225) as well as painting the plumbing ($125).
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Valves pictures are in fair to poor condition
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Nature 2 no longer working. Recommend replacement ($350).
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6623Est. Totals

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