Pool Operator Study Guide| 51 QUESTIONS| WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Ideal bromine level in a pool and spa is:
3ppm to 6ppm
Ideal chorine level for a pool is:
1ppm to 5ppm
Maximum level of chlorine in a pool is:
5ppm
If you see bubbles coming up from a return, the possible cause could be
a bad seal on the hair/lint strainer - it is not properly closed, or air is in the filter, or water
level is too low
The hypochlorinator doesn't work. What could be a possible cause for this?
a) no chlorine in the vat
b) the injection fitting is clogged
c) the tube assembly needs to be changed
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
You go to the pool in the morning and notice the chlorine is at zero. You hand-
feed chlorine, how long to do you have to wait to allow people to go into the pool.
a) no time
b) 15 minutes
c) 30 minutes
d) One day
c) 30 minutes
When doing the pH test and the sample turns yellow, what does it mean?
pH is too low
When doing the pH test and the sample turns purple, what does it mean?
pH is too high
What do you do if a patron complains of a chlorine smell and their eyes are
stinging?
Raise the chlorine to Breakpoint Level.
If the telephone at the pool doesn't work
close the pool
What should you use when handling chemicals?
Personal Protective Equipment - Gloves, Goggles, Apron
What happens if the alkalinity level is too low?
pH is difficult to maintain, the water will cause damage to the pool walls
ADD CHEMICALS TO WATER; DO NOT ADD WATER TO CHEMICALS
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How do you lower the Calcium Hardness Level?
Drain water out and add fresh water. Dilute the water.
What should you have if the water is deeper than 5 ft?
Put up a safety line
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Ideal bromine level in a pool and spa is:
3ppm to 6ppm
Ideal chorine level for a pool is:
1ppm to 5ppm
Maximum level of chlorine in a pool is:
5ppm
If you see bubbles coming up from a return, the possible cause could be
a bad seal on the hair/lint strainer - it is not properly closed, or air is in the filter, or water
level is too low
The hypochlorinator doesn't work. What could be a possible cause for this?
a) no chlorine in the vat
b) the injection fitting is clogged
c) the tube assembly needs to be changed
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
You go to the pool in the morning and notice the chlorine is at zero. You hand-
feed chlorine, how long to do you have to wait to allow people to go into the pool.
a) no time
b) 15 minutes
c) 30 minutes
d) One day
c) 30 minutes
When doing the pH test and the sample turns yellow, what does it mean?
pH is too low
When doing the pH test and the sample turns purple, what does it mean?
pH is too high
What do you do if a patron complains of a chlorine smell and their eyes are
stinging?
Raise the chlorine to Breakpoint Level.
If the telephone at the pool doesn't work
close the pool
What should you use when handling chemicals?
Personal Protective Equipment - Gloves, Goggles, Apron
What happens if the alkalinity level is too low?
pH is difficult to maintain, the water will cause damage to the pool walls
ADD CHEMICALS TO WATER; DO NOT ADD WATER TO CHEMICALS
...
How do you lower the Calcium Hardness Level?
Drain water out and add fresh water. Dilute the water.
What should you have if the water is deeper than 5 ft?
Put up a safety line
