Lifeguards and Operation
All lifeguards must do chemical maintenance by employer
False
May not be expected to do chemical maintenance by employer
Many recreational centres employ people who are trained in chemical and operational maintenance duties.
The rectangular opening at the top of the pool wall is called a......
Skimmer!
Water flows through the pump and dirt, debris, and bacteria are removed.
Water flows through the FILTER and dirt, debris, and bacteria are removed. Duhhhh
Total Alkalinity – Appropriate levels help keep the pH in balance. Do low or high levels cause pH to rise?
High levels can cause pH to rise.( 80 ppm to 120 ppm)
Every operator of a public pool shall test the pool at a minimum of x minutes prior to opening.
30 minutes
Additional training for a pool site should be given when asked to do chemical maitenance
True!
Every pool filter room and filtration system looks different!
The drain(s) on or near the bottom of the pool is called a.....
Main drain!
The clean water returns to the pool through the......on the pool walls
The clean water returns to the pool through the return jets on the pool walls.
The PH needs to be kept in balance to prevent irritation and protect the pool equipment. The range is...
7.2 to 7.8
There are a total of x things to check before opening?
5!
The Harbord Collegiate Institute pool is what kind of class pool?
Class A
1. Class “A” pool, being a public pool to which the general public is admitted or that is,
i. operated in conjunction with or as part of a program of an educational, instructional, physical fitness or athletic institution or association, that is supported in whole or in part by public funds or public subscription
There are how many types of pool filters?
3!
•Cartridge filter
•Sand filter
•Diatomaceous earth (D.E.) filter
After the water is filtered, it flows through the plumbing to the .....
Heater!
Free Chlorine protects chlorine from sunlight and determines the required FC level.
Cyanuric Acid – Protects chlorine from sunlight and determines the required FC level. (outdoors 30 to 60ppm, indoors 0 to 20ppm)
What do operators of a public pool have to set everyday?
Total alkalinity, pH value, Free available chlorine and total chlorine, Water clarity and Water temperature,