Swimming pool operator certification

Swimming pool operator certification
Acid demand - correct answer--The amount of acid required to reduce pH and alkalinity
to the correct range

Algae - correct answer--7 7 7


Microscopic plant like organisms that grow in water do to warm temperatures and in adequ
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ate sanitizer. Algae can be green blue green black or yellow green (mustard).
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Alkalinity - correct answer-- 7 7 7


A measure of the ability of pool water to resist changes in pH. Buffering capacity of water.
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All pools using bro mine shall be tested...? - correct answer--Every four hours.
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Amount of calcium chloride 100% needed to treat 10,000 gallons of water and increase cal
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cium hardness - correct answer--1 lb changes 10,000 gallons of water by 10 ppm
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Amount of calcium hypochlorite needed to treat 10,000 gallons of water - correct answer--
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2 oz or 1/4 cup changes 10,000 gallons of water by 1 ppm
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Amount of cyanuric acid needed to treat 10,000 gallons of water and increased stabilizer -
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correct answer--6 1/2 oz or < cup changes 10,000 gallons of water by 5 ppm
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Amount of Dichlor needed to treat 10,000 gallons of water - correct answer--
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2 1/2 fl oz changes 10,000 gallons of water by 1 ppm
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Amount of lithium hypochlorite needed to treat 10,000 gallons of water - correct answer--
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3.8 oz changes 10,000 gallons of water by 1 ppm
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Amount of muriatic acid needed to treat 10,000 gallons of water and decrease alkalinity -
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correct answer--21 fl oz or 1.3 pint changes 10,000 gallons of water by 10 ppm
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Amount of potassium monopersulfate needed to oxidize 10,000 gallons of water -
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correct answer--1 lb
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Amount of sodium bicarbonate needed to treat 10,000 gallons of water and increase alkali
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nity - correct answer--1 1/2 lbs or 3 cups changes 10,000 gallons of water by 10 ppm
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Amount of sodium bisulfate (dry acid) needed to treat 10,000 gallons of water and decreas
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e alkalinity - correct answer--
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1 1/2 lbs or 1 2/3 cup changes 10,000 gallons of water by 10 ppm
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Amount of sodium hypochloride -bleach needed to treat 10,000 gallons of water -
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correct answer--13 fl oz changes 10,000 gallons of water by 1 ppm
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, Amount of sodium sesquicarbonate needed to treat 10,000 gallons of water and increase a
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lkalinity - correct answer--1 1/4 lbs changes 10,000 gallons of water by 10 ppm
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Amount of sodium thiosulfate needed to treat 10,000 gallons of water and neutralize chlori
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ne - correct answer--10 oz changes 10,000 gallons of water by 10 ppm
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Amount of trichloride needed to treat 10,000 gallons of water - correct answer--
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1 1/2 oz changes 10,000 gallons of water by 1 ppm
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Amounts of calcium chloride 77% needed to treat 10,000 gallons of water and increase cal
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cium hardness - correct answer--1 1/4 lb changes 10,000 gallons of water by 10 ppm
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Average depth calculation - correct answer--Sum of the depths / # of depths
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Balanced water - correct answer-- 7 7 7 7


The correct ratio of hardness, alkalinity, temperature, dissolved solids, and pH that prevent
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pool water from being either corrosive or scale forming
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Bathing load or pool capacity calculation - correct answer--Surface area / 25 or 10
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Subtract 300 sq ft for each diving board 7 7 7 7 7 7 7




Bromamine - correct answer--Bromine- 7 7 7


ammonia compounds formed when the bromine in the water combines with ammonia, nitr
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ogen or swimmer or bather waste. Unlike Chloramines they do not smell or irritate the body
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. They are active sanitizers.
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Bromine - correct answer-- 7 7 7


A chemical element that exists as a liquid in its elemental form or as part of a chemical com
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pound that is an oxidant and a biocidal agent used to disinfect pool, spa and hot tub water.
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Calcium hardness - correct answer-- 7 7 7 7


The amount of dissolved calcium in the pool. High levels promote scale and cloudy water.
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Low levels promote corrosion of the pool or spa equipment.
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Cavitation - correct answer-- 7 7 7


Formation of partial vacuums when the pump exceeds the water supply
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Chemical safety - correct answer--Read and follow label instructions
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Always add chemicals to water 7 7 7 7


Protect yourself at all times 7 7 7 7


Never mix chemicals are interchange scoops and dippers
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Store chemicals right. Store chemicals tight.
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