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4917 Forrestal St., Fair Oaks, Ca (10:00 AM - April 3, 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: Fair (1-72 Months) $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
13' by 33' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting", 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

There are no locations of pitting or discolorations. The surface is slightly abrasive and if maintained well, will last another 7 - 15 years without issue.

Tile Condition: Good$0.00

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic 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
7.0 Ideal 5 - 10 Ideal 10 Ideal 0 - 20 Low 80 Slightly High 200 - 400 Ideal
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
0 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water needs minor modification to achieve ideal levels.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Poor $433

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Poor 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 / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *float valve* ($50), The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its skimmer *float valve o-ring* ($65), The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *skimmer weir* ($55)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer has significant discoloration due to improper use of chlorine in this skimmer basket for 12+ years.

The skimmer has all of its neccessary parts however they should all be replaced ($175) to ensure proper continued operation.

The main drain cover is not VGBA compliant and for safety should be replaced ($88).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0.00

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280 / 380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

This unit is in ideal working condition.
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 Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$565

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes
Light is like new, with no water inside the lens and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years, Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

The pool light is currently not working, and may need replacement due to age.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair 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

This filter is like new, and currently, the filter elements need to be cleaned, and the tank o ring lubricated and resealed.

Filter Pump Condition: Fair to Excellent$0.00

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Variable Speed Variable Speed
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in fair condition due to over chlorine use in the skimmer basket discoloring the pump basket and comprimising the internal pump seals ($155). It currently has no issues however it may if skimmer chlorine use is resumed.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$25

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Polaris Booster ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in good working condition however its missing its shaft seal cap ($25), and can cause the internals to be worn sooner than later.

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$255

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 good working condition. The light GFI breaker and plug is not GFCI complaint and appears to no longer be functional, recommend replacement ($255).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Great $0

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

This solar controller; sensors; air, water, and roof sensors and actuators are all in great working condition.

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$565

Overall Details

The valves installed here for the solar are 20+ years old and will need replacement in the next 1 - 24 months ($255).

This equipment pad needs to also be painted with UV protectant paint ($155).

Also the check valve installed is older than 10 years and will also need replacement ($155).
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Solar valves
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Check valve
Condition
N/A		 Notes
Condition
N/A		 Notes
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1573Est. Totals

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