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4304 Crazy Horse Rd., Cameron Park, Ca (12:00 PM - May 26, 2017)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $0.00

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
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
12' by 28' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present, 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

Some slight issues around the pool plaster of discoloration however with proper maintenance I do not believe that will it will have any struggle To achieve an additional 15 years of life.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1550

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

There are some sections of missing tile and missing grout, recommend confirming any loose tile issues when re grouting the tile; $1000.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $210

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
5.0 Extremely Low 10 - High 20 - High 0 - 10 Low 10 - 20 Extremely Low 400 - 600 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) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $536

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 No
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 / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is *not in working* condition as it's missing its *float valve*, recommend installing *float valve seal* ($105), The first skimmer is *not in working condition* as it's missing its *skimmer float valve o-ring* ($75)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is missing its float and float o ring. Recommend replacing these ($105 + 75).

The main drain covers are more than 2 feet apart, however the main drain covers are not VGBA compliant, minor modification recommended ($88x2) of two new VGBA drain covers.

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

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

Unit is in working condition, however, due to poor chemical usage unit wall adaptor is apparently broken ($45) as well as several other items in need of service; wheel bearings, and wheel shafts, and tail soon ($105)
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+)

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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Filter Condition: $55

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

Filter Pump Condition: Fair$55.00

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Northstar ≤ 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, The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in poor condition; its filter pump lid o ring needs to be replaced ($55) soon as it no longer holds a water tight position.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Poor Physical / Fair Working Condition$105

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Polaris 10-15 yrs old ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Units hose connections are no longer water tight, recommend re sealing these connections ($105). I would expect this booster to last another 1 - 2 years.

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$555

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Single Speed 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Unit is in poor physical, and poor working condition. Unit's motor is a level 4 out of 4 on heat. Recommend replacement motor soon ($555) as this motor is failing.

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$250

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - Not connected to any pool light
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The board timer is in working condition. The breakers are in working condition however not GFCI compliant and should be upgraded for safety ($250). The pool light gfi / breaker appears to be functioning and in need of re testing upon new light installation.

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$1105

Overall Details

Valving in working condition. However due to age recommend opening, cleaning, and re lubricating all valving installed ($375). Also all piping and valving should be painted for uv protection ($175).
Condition
Good		 Notes
Condition
Poor		 Notes

The waterfall is in working condition however its motor is in poor condition, recommend re mortoring these waterfalls to bring them water tight ($555).
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Non GFCI compliant breaker, investigate upon new light install.
Condition
Good		 Notes
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4526Est. Totals

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