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9451 Denholm Ct., Elk Grove, Ca (1:00 PM - June 6, 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, Mesh Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Fair (1-72 Months) $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 35' 50-100% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present, The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is actually in really good shape for its age. Its smooth to the touch and no pits found. This pool does show signs of water loss / new water in the pool in the past 30 days. This may be caused by older plaster or the pool being drained recently. To replaster this pool expect a cost of $3800 - 5500.

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 100
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

Water Quality Condition: Good $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
7.6-7.8 High 5.0 Ideal / High 13.0 High 100 Ideal 80-100 High 0-100 Low
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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $394

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 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 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 *skimmer weir* ($55), The first skimmer is *not in working* condition as it's missing its *float valve*, recommend installing *float valve seal* ($105)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is missing its weir door as well as its float and float o ring. Recommend rebuild here ; $146.

The main drain is not VGBA compliant, recommend replacement cover ($88) and upgrade drain for safety ($350) upon re plaster.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Na Recommend suction side bottom cleaner pool vergnugen
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Recommend "The Pool Cleaner" bottom cleaner for this pool $450.
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

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

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

Recommend minor service to investigate auto fill float due to low calcium hardness levels. New float installed is $125.

Pool Light Condition: Good$0.00

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 in fair condition and I would expect this light to last another 1-5 years, recommend cleaning light fixture ($55)

The pool light is in working condition; however upon arrival pool light breaker was turned off. Once turned on the light operated ideally.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

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

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Filter Condition: $155

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Star Clear Plus
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

Even though the filter in fair physical condition and non working pressure gauge, I feel the filter element is dirty and in need of replacement ($155). Otherwise no issue here.

Filter Pump Condition: Fair - Needs New Pressure Gauge to determine$205

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Single Speed 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Pump is in working condition, the motor is very hot a level 3 out of 4 and may need motor replacement in 1 - 24 months ($555) if not corrected (this heat may all be caused by a dirty filter element).

The return fitting is leaking on the filter pump and in need of repair ($205).
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$155

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 filter pump timer is in good working condition.

The light switch is in fair working condition.

The light breaker is outdated and not GFCI compliant, recommend upgrading both light plug and breaker ($155) in the future for safety.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $0

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Good$50

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The salt system appears to be functioning.

There is a chlorine residual present and the salt cell is reading powered, flow, and evnetually low salt displayed (further indicating a leak on the pool). Recommend increasing salt levels ($50 4 bags of salt) and confirming working salt cell.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Good$290

Overall Details

Vales are all in working condition.

The filter pressure gauge needs replacement ($45).

Light conduit tower has snapped and is no longer stable, recommend minor conduit repair ($45).

Valve repair on the pump suction side; replacement o rings ($45) for the set to make this pump connection last another 15 - 30 years.

Also painting the pipe with UV protection paint ($155).
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Pressure gauge
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Cracked light junction conduit
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

3 way valve
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Leaking return connection.
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2259Est. Totals

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