2024 latest Certified Pool Operator Handbook Practice Test

When determining the degree of saturation and pool water the constant (12.1) includes a factor for Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), assuming a value of less than 1,000 ppm TDS. When the TDS is found to be higher (1,000-2,000 ppm) a value of should be used for the constant." 12.2 69. Water with a pH of less than 7.0 is said to be: Acidic 70. According to the Certified Pool - Spa Operator Handbook, the ideal level for total water alkalinity is ppm 80-120 71. Spas and hot tubs require a higher level of chlorine than in swimming pools. The free available chlorine concentration should be maintained at ppm with hourly checks during heavy use. 3 0-5.0 72. According to the Certified Pool - Spa Operator Handbook, filtration and recirculation pumps should operate _______________ hours continuously for public spas and therapy pools. 24 78. The addition of Trichlor Tables to a swimming pool has what effect of the pH level? Lowers pH 79. Heat loss to the ground from a pool through its sides, bottom, pipes and filters is called . Conduction 80. Water clarity is measured in units of . Turbidity 81. A valve has a vertical disc or wedge attached to a long threaded stem that when rotated either seals orunblocks the flow of water. gate 82. According to the Certified Pool - Spa Operator Handbook, cyanuric acid levels shall not exceed local health codes. In many cases the limit is ppm.