Quiz
Ideal pH range for pool water - ANSWER...-6.8 - 7.0, 7.2 - 7.8, 8.0 - 8.5, or 6.5 - 7.1
Chemical to increase total alkalinity - ANSWER...-Sodium bicarbonate
Purpose of turnover rate calculation - ANSWER...-Determine how often the pool volume
passes through the filter
Turnover rate of 6 hours - ANSWER...-Means the pool's water volume is filtered once
every 6 hours
Action if free chlorine is below required levels - ANSWER...-Add chlorine
Most common sanitizer used in pools - ANSWER...-Chlorine
Filtration system that removes the smallest particles - ANSWER...-DE (diatomaceous
earth) filter
Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) - ANSWER...-Helps predict scaling or corrosion risk
Cyanuric acid - ANSWER...-Protects chlorine from sunlight degradation
Correct order for balancing pool water chemistry - ANSWER...-Alkalinity → pH →
chlorine
Main danger of mixing chlorine with acid - ANSWER...-Toxic chlorine gas release
Public pools should test chlorine levels - ANSWER...-Daily or more often
Chemical used to lower pH - ANSWER...-Muriatic acid
Turnover rate for a pool holding 90,000 gallons with a flow rate of 150 gallons per
minute - ANSWER...-10 hours
Condition likely to cause algae growth - ANSWER...-Low sanitizer levels
Shocking a pool - ANSWER...-Helps remove chloramines and organic contaminants