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4604 Elliott Ranch Rd., Elk Grove, Ca (3:00 PM - February 27, 2017)

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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 Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Great $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 30' 0-10% 1-12 Months
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, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The plaster is in great physical condition.

Tile Condition: Good$550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Considerable calcium build up, recommend calcium cleaning.

Water Quality Condition: Good $130

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
7.4 Ideal 5 Ideal 10 Ideal 0 - Low 60-80 Ideal 200-300 Ideal
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
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) No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water is balanced, except for the cya. Required increasing ($65).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $251

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 Other
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 / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is working, however, missing its skimmer float o ring. Recommend changing this out ($75) as well as the skimmer equalizer line drain covers ($88 ea x 2).

The main drain appears to be a recessed Cuba compliant cover. If not compliant recommend d changing out with VGBA complaint cover ($88).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
"The Pool Cleaner" 2 Wheel Suction Cleaner
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner currently sucks debris straight from cleaner to pump basket causing issue. Recommend installing in line leaf basket ($105) to avoid additional issues with this moderately leafy pool.
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$125.00

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

Auto fill is currently not on / working. Recommend installing new float and flushing the line for activation.

Pool Light Condition: $565

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 turned on for approx 30 - 60 seconds. Then it failed. I examined further and found some condensation in the light, concluding this light can needs replacment.

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 $165

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward 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

Recommend filter element cleaning ($85) and a new pressure gauge ($55). After cleaning investigate the elements to determine replacement ($310) which I feel will be needed in 1 - 12 months.

Due to age recommend also lubricating the union o rings and tank o ring when cleaning ($25)

Filter Pump Condition: Fair to Poor$55

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Northstar 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in poor to fair physical condition. Recommend cleaning the lid o ring and re lubricating , with possible replacment o ring ($55) needed.

With an original motor on this 5 - 10 year old pump, and a suction side vacuum cleaning, and a leaking pump lid o ring, I would expect the motor to need replacement in the next 12-48 months ($555).
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: Poor$155.00

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Single Speed 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This pump and motor are in fair to poor condition. I would expect the motor to need replacement in the next 12-48 months ($555) due to clear metal wear due to leaking seal. Replacement shaft seal ($155) should resolve the leak.if still present.

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$210

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

This timer is slightly off on its display, a common issue with this timer type, recommend replacement of this timer ($105) to resolve the display issue.

The breaker on this panel is not safety compliant (GFCI) recommend replacement ($105) and it does not appear to be wired to the pool light, recommend service to attach the light to this safe breaker.

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: Poor$260

Overall Details

Valving installed, is in fair working condition, including the solar valves, water temp sensor, and check valves, however all items will need to be replaced in the next 12 - 48 months ($775).

Valving needs to be painted for UV protection ($155).

Also all valving needs to be opened cleaned, and lubricated in the mean time before replacement ($105).



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2131Est. Totals

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