Pool Operators Study Guide Exam
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ideal bromine level in a pool is - ✔✔1.5 to 6.0
ideal bromine level in a spa is - ✔✔3.0 to 10.0
the maximum level of chlorine in a pool is - ✔✔3
the maximum level of chlorine in a spa is - ✔✔5
pool water must be tested every - ✔✔24 hours
physical barriers around a pool (fence) must be __ inches in height - ✔✔42
there must be a minimum of ___ feet of deck around the entire pool perimeter - ✔✔4
you see bubbles coming up from a return, the possible cause could be a - ✔✔bad seal on
the hair/lint strainer-- its not properly closed
when doing the pH test and the sample turns yellow, what does it mean? - ✔✔pH is too
low
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, when doing the pH test and the sample turns purple, what does it mean? - ✔✔pH is too
high
the most common form of algae is - ✔✔green
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 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
Flow Rate= - ✔✔Turnover Rate divided/ Filter Media Rate
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 feet? - ✔✔Put up a safety line and
have a slope line mark
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ideal bromine level in a pool is - ✔✔1.5 to 6.0
ideal bromine level in a spa is - ✔✔3.0 to 10.0
the maximum level of chlorine in a pool is - ✔✔3
the maximum level of chlorine in a spa is - ✔✔5
pool water must be tested every - ✔✔24 hours
physical barriers around a pool (fence) must be __ inches in height - ✔✔42
there must be a minimum of ___ feet of deck around the entire pool perimeter - ✔✔4
you see bubbles coming up from a return, the possible cause could be a - ✔✔bad seal on
the hair/lint strainer-- its not properly closed
when doing the pH test and the sample turns yellow, what does it mean? - ✔✔pH is too
low
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, when doing the pH test and the sample turns purple, what does it mean? - ✔✔pH is too
high
the most common form of algae is - ✔✔green
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 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
Flow Rate= - ✔✔Turnover Rate divided/ Filter Media Rate
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 feet? - ✔✔Put up a safety line and
have a slope line mark
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