Pool Operator Study Guide | Questions and Answers with complete solution

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 highWhat 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