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2401 Rippy Rd.,, Loomis,, CA (10:00 AM - July 14, 2017)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: The current fencing does not meet swimming pool safety barrier standards. $5000

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
5\\\'-FT. W.I. Pool Safety Fence ($4,500 - $5,000)
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The current fencing does not meet swimming pool safety barrier standards for fencing, gates and door alarms.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $7500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 35' 50-100% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time, The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas, The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Replastering id Recommended together with investigation of the "rust" spots in the shallow end of the pool.

Tile Condition: Good$550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet N/A
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Estimated Repairs ($555)
Additional Mastic Repairs

Currently there is a 1 to 1.5" gap between the pool's concrete deck and the pre-cast coping. This can allow water to penetrate under the deck and case issues. We recommend a mastic repair.
Additional Tile Notes

When re-plastering the pool it may be a good idea to re-tile the pool as well. The estimate value for this is; $2.5K - $3.0K

Water Quality Condition: Good $615

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 1 (Low) 1 (Low) 20 - 50 (Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly 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), 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., An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65) No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $138

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1
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 and main drain devices are not VGBA compliant.

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

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

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$350

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto-fill line has a ASV that is not functioning correctly and the pipe was filled with rusty debris when turn on? Further investigation would be required in order to determine the extent of this problem.

Pool Light Condition: $

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

This is not pool light.

Spa Light Condition: $

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

There is no spa

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Filter Condition: Fair (Normal to High Filter Pressure - Filter Cleaning Treatment Recommended $55) $

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Clean & Clear
Filter Notes
Low Filter Pressure - Indicating Low Flow or Newly Installed Filter Element
Filter Additional Notes

It appears that the filter elements may have been replaced recently.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$950

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite 1 Hp with a 1.65-SF = 1.65-Hp 1.50HP - 2.00HP
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
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The pump is running "HOT". Typically this is indicative of a pump that is running outside it's electrical efficiency consumption curve while operating.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
The motor is hot, with very little air in the pump basket, and a filter that is nominal in pressure; recommend bearings service to replace worn bearings ($255)

Booster Pump Condition: $

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

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 $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$

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

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Poor $275

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

Solar Controller did not operate the valve actuator.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Overall Details

The solar valve did not operate automatically
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $15483Est. Totals

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