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2513 Marshalyn Way, Elk Grove, Ca (11:00 AM - June 13, 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 safety fencing is in good working conditon, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fencing opens towards the pool, recommend minor modification for safety ($125).

Pool Surface Condition: Good $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 0-10% 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Pool surface is in fair to good condition I would expect another 10 to 15 years of plaster life and this plaster.

There are some areas of issue on the top step of the shallow end there is a chip in the corner of the middle of the top step.

In the deep end there are two rust colored stains they are most likely rest or metal stains or they could be organic growth recommended treatment service to eliminate ($255).

There are some low points in the deep end this can be patched or modified in the future ($355) however I do not expect it to be an issue at this time.

Tile Condition: Good$450

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 Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs

Sample additional mastic repair info
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is in great condition however there is some light algae buildup on the grout as well as very light calcium buildup.

Water Quality Condition: Good $295

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
6.8 - 7.0 Ideal 5 Ideal 10 Ideal 30 - 50 Low 80 - 100 High 450 - 650 Ideal / No water loss present
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. Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend water treatments to eliminate organic growth / the algae found inside the bottom sweep as well as in the corners of the pool plaster.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $268

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 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 *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 not in working condition without installing the flow valve O-ring and skimmer O-ring. Otherwise the skimmer is in fair condition.

The main drain cover is not VGBA compliant, recommend installing VGBA compliant cover for safety ($88).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $0.00

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Hayward Navigator
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Unit is notably in good working condition. I would expect this unit to work well for 12 - 24 additional month.

Also unit has substantial organic growth build up on its return vents on its rear, recommend bringing this unit into a local pool shop to have it cleaned out for little to no cost.
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$1125

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes

There is a fiber optic pool light tower installed that is currently not turning on powering or functioning at this time most likely needs replacement ($1125 installed) or a light tower service technician ($155).

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 Physical and Fair Element Condition / Recommend filter cleaning + replacement soon $255

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Swim Clear cartridge c3020
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

Recommend filter cleaning ($55) at that time determine if filter replacement is necessary ($210-265) in the next 1 - 12 months.

Filter Pump Condition: Good Condition / New Motor (Less than 1 yr)$260

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Northstar - "Big Body" 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The motor is a level 3 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 good working condition however the motor is warm to hot indicating a stressed state recommend filter cleaning to alleviate this heat Issue. If cleaning filter does not alleviate heat issue recommend bearing service on pump motor ($155). However I am almost certain that the pump motor is in a stressed seat as a result of dirty filter elements that need replacement soon.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
The motor is hot, with some or significant air in the pump basket; recommend upgrading the status of this pump by: cleaning, lubricating, and resealing all pump suction and return side fitting o-rings ($260)

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $155

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite 400k btu
Heater Additional Notes

The heater appears to be in working condition however the gas supply line has been turned off and several error codes are displaying on the digital readout recommend heater technician service to identify any issues ($155).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$0

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

The timer is in good working condition it has one timer and two breakers as well as a GF CI receptacle plug that is powering and functioning recommend nothing 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: N/A$255

Overall Details

There are two valves installed one on the suction side and one on the return side recommend no issues at this time.

Note that there is a sensor installed that has had its wires cut. Recommend diagnosing this issue further during light tower technician service.



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Until should be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and dug around this valve every 10 years ($255). It is due now.
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2063Est. Totals

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