Pool Operator Study Guide Graded A+

Ideal bromine level in a pool and spa is: - Answer-3ppm to 6ppm Ideal chorine level for a pool is: - Answer-1ppm to 5ppm Maximum level of chlorine in a pool is: - Answer-5ppm If you see bubbles coming up from a return, the possible cause could be - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-c) 30 minutes When doing the pH test and the sample turns yellow, what does it mean? - Answer-pH is too low When doing the pH test and the sample turns purple, what does it mean? - Answer-pH is too high What do you do if a patron complains of a chlorine smell and their eyes are stinging? - Answer-Raise the chlorine to Breakpoint Level. If the telephone at the pool doesn't work - Answer-close the poolWhat should you use when handling chemicals? - Answer-Personal Protective Equipment - Gloves, Goggles, Apron What happens if the alkalinity level is too low? - Answer-pH is difficult to maintain, the water will cause damage to the pool walls ADD CHEMICALS TO WATER; DO NOT ADD WATER TO CHEMICALS - Answer-... How do you lower the Calcium Hardness Level? - Answer-Drain water out and add fresh water. Dilute the water. What should you have if the water is deeper than 5 ft? - Answer-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? - Answer-The test could be bleached (chlorine level is too high) What kind of filter media filters the smallest particles? - Answer-Diatomaceous Earth (DE) To be a pool operator you must - Answer-complete pool operators training course The strongest suction in the pool is - Answer-the main drain