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4121 Moss Dr., Sacramento, Ca (6:00 PM - June 23, 2017)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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
Chain Link Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The rear home sliding doors are open to the pool, and do not appear to have alarms on the doors or jams. This is unsafe according to new construction building code.

Pool Surface Condition: Poor $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 22' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface was difficult to see due to debris build up and lack of circulation. Overall poor condition, painted bottom pool.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
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
8.0+ (Very High) .05 (Low) .05 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 140 (High) 250 - 400 (Ideal)
pH Level Details Free Chlorine Details Total Chlorine Details Cyanuric Acid Details Alkalinity Notes Calcium Notes
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

The water quality is in fair condition , however it will need to be circulated soon or risk of green growth.

Recommend phosphate treatment to remove organic growth.

And the water will need treatments to bring it back clean and clear ($155-210).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $293

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 *float valve* ($50)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is missing its basket and additional parts in the skimmer ($205 to repair).

The main drain cannot be seen. Most likely it needs a new main drain cover for safety ($88).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Recommend re build service for the bottom cleaner ($205).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$250

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

Leaking heavily enough for a bucket during operation. Rebuild recommended ($250).

Pool Light Condition: $

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

Spa Light Condition: $

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

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Filter Condition: Could not test due to low water $

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite Single Cartridge
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Could not test due to low water

Filter Pump Condition: Could not test due to low water$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Could not test due to low water

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Could not test due to low water$

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris PB4 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Could not test due to low water

Spa Jet Pump Condition: N/A$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: N/A$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: N/A$

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 $

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: N/A $2855

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Raypak Natural Gas
Heater Additional Notes

This unit has not ran for several years, if not decades. Recommend replacment ($2855).

However I was not able to test due to low water.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Working Condition$250

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 timer is hooked directly into main power vs a timer box, recommend installing a separate timer box if possible ($250+).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: N/A$

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: Good$100

Overall Details

The corner of the home where the pool equipment is located appears to have been opened up at one time or another and installed additional pipes or reconnected new pipes or some unique way to route piping. In any case, recommend fencing in this pool equipment area completely to avoid multiple tripping hazardards. Or bury underground per code ($2000-5000 including new concrete).


Younger than 7 years, does not require
No - reccommended pipe painting
Condition
Poor
Notes
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Good
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N/A
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N/A
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Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4738Est. Totals


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