Pool Operator Study Guide| 51 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

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 ... 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 If the chlorinator is working and you have chlorine in the vat, what is a possible reason for the chlorine reading being 0? The test could be bleached (chlorine level is too high) What kind of filter media filters the smallest particles? Diatomaceous Earth (DE) To be a pool operator you must complete pool operators training course The strongest suction in the pool is the main drain Electrical system at pool must have GFI's The skimmer weir prevents floating material from re-entering the pool.