POOL OPERATOR STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2025

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.