Pool operator exam stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the 11 reasons for closure of the pool? - ANSWER 1) A lifeguard is not on the pool deck of a general use pool, or a spa guard is not on the premises of a spa 2) The main drain is not clearly visible form the nearest lifeguard chair 3) The free chlorine, total bromine, pH, or cyanuric acid readings of the pool water are other than specified under section II, B 1 4) The recirculating equipment is not working properly for more than one hour 5) the water level is below the skimm...

To be a pool operator you must - ANSWER Complete a pool operator training course To prevent spinal injury - ANSWER All of the above The strong suction in the pool (ENTRAPMENT) is the - ANSWER Main Drain Electrical systems in the pool must have - ANSWER GFIs (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters?) The skimmer _____ prevents floating debris from re-entering the pool - ANSWER WEIR What is filtration? - ANSWER Physical process of water moving through the system What is the turnover ra...

Certified pool operator - ANSWER Person responsible for for maintaining the daily pool operation log Gloves, goggles, and apron - ANSWER Pool operator should use these to handle chemicals Every 2 hours - ANSWER Take chemical readings.. Pressure and suction - ANSWER Resistance in a pool circulation system is caused by.. Turnover rate - ANSWER The time it takes for the circulation system to move the gallons water in the pool/pool volume through the filtration system Every 6 hours - ...

The main drain purpose is to - ANSWER C. remove sediments and is located at the deep end of the pool The pressure differential between gauges on a pressure filter should not exeed - ANSWER B. 10psi A sequestering agent may be used in a pool to - ANSWER A. prevent precipitation of minerals on pool surfaces The surface area of the regular swimming pool 30 feet wide and 75 feet long is - ANSWER C. 2,250 square feet Which of the following conditions contribute to accelerated growth of al...

whole range chlorine in a pool: ____ to _____ - ANSWER1, 5 ideal range chlorine in a pool: ____ to _____ - ANSWER2, 4 whole range chlorine in a spa: ____ to _____ - ANSWER2, 10 ideal range chlorine in a spa: ____ to _____ - ANSWER3, 5 4 types of solid chlorine - ANSWERcalcium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, trichlor, dichlor liquid chlorine - ANSWERsodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) how active is gas chlorine - ANSWER100% the active killing form of chlorine in water - ANSWERhyp...