Titan Pools Pool Operator Test
Chlorine - Correct Answers -Sodium hypochlorite is the most common disinfectant used
What level should the pH be? - Correct Answers -Between 7.2 and 7.8
What happens at low pH and how to increase pH - Correct Answers -Corrosion,
staining, etching ; use soda ash
What happens at high pH and how do you lower it - Correct Answers -Scaling, cloudy
water, clogged filters ; muriatic acid
What happens at low alkalinity and how to raise it - Correct Answers -Etching,
corrosion, green water, burning eyes, and pH bounce ; add sodium bicarbonate
What happens at high alkalinity and how to lower it - Correct Answers -cloudy water,
less efficient chlorine, and pH being harder to adjust ; dilute the water or add muriatic
acid
Sequestering agents - Correct Answers -used to remove metal stains from the walls and
surfaces. Chemicals in the water can slightly erode the metals, causing them to stain
surfaces.
Chemical Storage - Correct Answers -Acids and bases should never be stored together.
Chemicals should never be stored or placed outside of their designated areas. Never
mix chemicals.
No flow - Correct Answers -If the flow meter is not giving you a reading, your pump
probably lost prime. Turn off the system, and close the main drain, skimmer, and
vacuum lines. Open the hair lint strainer, and fill it up with water. Close the hair lint
strainer, and turn on the pump. Watch the gauges and slowly open the main drain and
skimmer lines when pressure has built.
What is calcium hardness (CH) and what is a good range - Correct Answers -Calcium
Hardness is a measure of calcium content in water. The normal range of CH is 200 to
400
What happens at low Calcium Hardness and how to raise it - Correct Answers -Low
Calcium hardness can lead to corrosive water, etching, and staining ; add calcium
chloride
, What happens at high calcium hardness and how to lower it - Correct Answers -
corrosion, scaling, clogged filters, reduced circulation, and irritation ; dilute the water
What is the range of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) - Correct Answers -Never exceed
2000 ppm
How hot can a spa be - Correct Answers -Below 104 F
What is Saturation Index and what is the acceptable range - Correct Answers -
Saturation Index is the measurement of the solubility of calcium carbonate in the water ;
SI = pH + Tf + CF + Af -TDSf from -.3 to .3 0 is perfect
How to test chlorine - Correct Answers -Fill the small end of the test tube until you reach
the 9 mL fill mark. Add 5 drops of R-0001. Add 5 drops of R-0002. Cap the test and
invert it to mix the solution. Judge the final coloring of your test against the colors and
record the value. This is your Free Chlorine. Now, add 5 drops of R-0003. Cap and
invert the test. This coloring is your Total Chlorine. Your Combined Chlorine is your
Total Chlorine minus Free Chlorine
How to test pH - Correct Answers -Fill the large end of the test tube up to the fill line
found on the side of the container. Add 5 drops of R-0004. Cap and invert to mix. Judge
this color against the test tube and record the value as your pH.
How to determine the amount of acid to add to a pool to lower pH - Correct Answers -
Complete all of the steps for a normal pH reading. Add 1 drop of R-0004 into the
completed pH test. Cap and invert to mix. Check this result against the test tube and
repeat this process until the color of your pH test is at 7.6. Then, locate the chart labeled
"acid demand." Using the number of drops it took you to reach an ideal pH and the
gallonage of your pool, determine the amount of acid you must add.
How to determine the amount of soda ash to add to a pool to raise pH - Correct
Answers -Complete all of the steps for a normal pH reading. Add 1 drop of R-0006 into
the completed pH test. Cap and invert to mix. Check this result against the test tube and
repeat this process until the color of your pH test is at 7.6. Then, locate the chart labeled
"base demand." Using the number of drops it took you to reach an ideal pH and the
gallonage of your pool, determine the amount of soda ash you must add.
Keep to Code - Correct Answers -The pool is clean of excessive dirt, debris, and algae
• Pool surfaces are not cracking, fragmenting, or broken
• Depth markers are clear and visible
• Ladders and handrails are secured
• Skimmers have weirs, are not clogged, and have suction
• All underwater lights are working and secured properly
• Diving boards are secure
• A shepherd's hook is present, attached to a 16 foot fixed length pole
• A safety line is securely placed between changes in depth in water deeper than 5'
Chlorine - Correct Answers -Sodium hypochlorite is the most common disinfectant used
What level should the pH be? - Correct Answers -Between 7.2 and 7.8
What happens at low pH and how to increase pH - Correct Answers -Corrosion,
staining, etching ; use soda ash
What happens at high pH and how do you lower it - Correct Answers -Scaling, cloudy
water, clogged filters ; muriatic acid
What happens at low alkalinity and how to raise it - Correct Answers -Etching,
corrosion, green water, burning eyes, and pH bounce ; add sodium bicarbonate
What happens at high alkalinity and how to lower it - Correct Answers -cloudy water,
less efficient chlorine, and pH being harder to adjust ; dilute the water or add muriatic
acid
Sequestering agents - Correct Answers -used to remove metal stains from the walls and
surfaces. Chemicals in the water can slightly erode the metals, causing them to stain
surfaces.
Chemical Storage - Correct Answers -Acids and bases should never be stored together.
Chemicals should never be stored or placed outside of their designated areas. Never
mix chemicals.
No flow - Correct Answers -If the flow meter is not giving you a reading, your pump
probably lost prime. Turn off the system, and close the main drain, skimmer, and
vacuum lines. Open the hair lint strainer, and fill it up with water. Close the hair lint
strainer, and turn on the pump. Watch the gauges and slowly open the main drain and
skimmer lines when pressure has built.
What is calcium hardness (CH) and what is a good range - Correct Answers -Calcium
Hardness is a measure of calcium content in water. The normal range of CH is 200 to
400
What happens at low Calcium Hardness and how to raise it - Correct Answers -Low
Calcium hardness can lead to corrosive water, etching, and staining ; add calcium
chloride
, What happens at high calcium hardness and how to lower it - Correct Answers -
corrosion, scaling, clogged filters, reduced circulation, and irritation ; dilute the water
What is the range of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) - Correct Answers -Never exceed
2000 ppm
How hot can a spa be - Correct Answers -Below 104 F
What is Saturation Index and what is the acceptable range - Correct Answers -
Saturation Index is the measurement of the solubility of calcium carbonate in the water ;
SI = pH + Tf + CF + Af -TDSf from -.3 to .3 0 is perfect
How to test chlorine - Correct Answers -Fill the small end of the test tube until you reach
the 9 mL fill mark. Add 5 drops of R-0001. Add 5 drops of R-0002. Cap the test and
invert it to mix the solution. Judge the final coloring of your test against the colors and
record the value. This is your Free Chlorine. Now, add 5 drops of R-0003. Cap and
invert the test. This coloring is your Total Chlorine. Your Combined Chlorine is your
Total Chlorine minus Free Chlorine
How to test pH - Correct Answers -Fill the large end of the test tube up to the fill line
found on the side of the container. Add 5 drops of R-0004. Cap and invert to mix. Judge
this color against the test tube and record the value as your pH.
How to determine the amount of acid to add to a pool to lower pH - Correct Answers -
Complete all of the steps for a normal pH reading. Add 1 drop of R-0004 into the
completed pH test. Cap and invert to mix. Check this result against the test tube and
repeat this process until the color of your pH test is at 7.6. Then, locate the chart labeled
"acid demand." Using the number of drops it took you to reach an ideal pH and the
gallonage of your pool, determine the amount of acid you must add.
How to determine the amount of soda ash to add to a pool to raise pH - Correct
Answers -Complete all of the steps for a normal pH reading. Add 1 drop of R-0006 into
the completed pH test. Cap and invert to mix. Check this result against the test tube and
repeat this process until the color of your pH test is at 7.6. Then, locate the chart labeled
"base demand." Using the number of drops it took you to reach an ideal pH and the
gallonage of your pool, determine the amount of soda ash you must add.
Keep to Code - Correct Answers -The pool is clean of excessive dirt, debris, and algae
• Pool surfaces are not cracking, fragmenting, or broken
• Depth markers are clear and visible
• Ladders and handrails are secured
• Skimmers have weirs, are not clogged, and have suction
• All underwater lights are working and secured properly
• Diving boards are secure
• A shepherd's hook is present, attached to a 16 foot fixed length pole
• A safety line is securely placed between changes in depth in water deeper than 5'
