Pool Operator Study Guide
Ideal bromine level in a pool and spa is: - Question and answers3ppm to 6ppm
Ideal chorine level for a pool is: - Question and answers1ppm to 5ppm
Maximum level of chlorine in a pool is: - Question and answers5ppm
If you see bubbles coming up from a return, the possible cause could be - Question and
answersa 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 - Question and answersd) 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 - Question and answersc) 30 minutes
When doing the pH test and the sample turns yellow, what does it mean? - Question
and answerspH is too low
When doing the pH test and the sample turns purple, what does it mean? - Question
and answerspH is too high
What do you do if a patron complains of a chlorine smell and their eyes are stinging? -
Question and answersRaise the chlorine to Breakpoint Level.
If the telephone at the pool doesn't work - Question and answersclose the pool
What should you use when handling chemicals? - Question and answersPersonal
Protective Equipment - Gloves, Goggles, Apron
What happens if the alkalinity level is too low? - Question and answerspH is difficult to
maintain, the water will cause damage to the pool walls
