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7148 La Val Ct, Carmichael, Ca (11:00 AM - August 20, 2017)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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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 Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fencing does self close and self latch but it needs minor repair to be proficient in self closing and self-latching at both 50% and 100% open.

Also note all door leading to the pool should have a door alarm on them as well as all fencing should be swining away from the pool so small children cant lean their way into your pool.

Pool Surface Condition: Poor $4100

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 50-100% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
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

Plaster has several pits throughout the plaster surface. Due to water loss recommend re plastering ($4100).

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 110
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 $590

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 100 (Very Low)
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?
355, 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) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water loss is present due to low cynuric acid and calcium hardness.

Recommend either leak detection testing ($375) or re plaster to find this leak.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Fair $319

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Fair 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 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *skimmer weir* ($55)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain in the spa and the pool are not VGBA compliant. Recommend replacement covers ($88 x 3).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
N/a
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Ready for a return style bottom cleaner ($623 Polaris)
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
623

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$

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

Auto fill valve is in good working condition. No issues at this time.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$565

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 150'
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

The pool and the spa lights are not in working condition at this time. Recommend replacement of both pool and spa lights ($565) as well as breaker replacement ($245).

Spa Light Condition: Damaged (Water Present - Light Can Replacement $475)$475

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement, whole new light apparatus
Spa Light Additional Notes

The pool and the spa lights are not in working condition at this time. Recommend replacement of both pool and spa lights ($475) as well as breaker replacement ($245).

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Filter Condition: Fair (Normal to High Filter Pressure - Filter Cleaning Treatment Recommended $55) $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite 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

The filter is not leaking and has a slightly high pressure. Recommend filter cleaning asap ($85).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$175

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisper Flo 1.5-1.75 1.50HP - 2.00HP
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 good working condition in the pump basket however is completely filled with Bree and should be cleaned out this is most likely because of the heat level on the motor.

The filter pump return fitting is leaking and in need of repair ($175)
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: $

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $2855

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Raypak, Jandy Nat Gas
Heater Additional Notes

Heater is no longer working at this time recommend replacement 400k but ($2855).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$245

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
GFI/GFCI/Light Breaker/Plug is not connected to any light, recommend service to repair and upgrade this issue for safety ($245)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Board and timer are in working condition however the light GFCI's are not powering on or working at this time recommend service ($245).

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: Poor$455

Overall Details

Valving overall is in fair to poor condition half of the valving is in fair condition and the other half is in poor recommend servicing and replacing the poor side soon ($455).


Due for maintenance, small equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
No, the equipment pad is not UV protected by a UV protectant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment
Condition
Good		 Notes

This is a newer valve section. In good working condition.
Condition
Good		 Notes

Close Up, in good working condition.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

The older section in need of replacement.
Condition
N/A		 Notes
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $9874Est. Totals

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