Certified Pool Operator Test Review Study Guide 2024, Exams of Medicine

Download Certified Pool Operator Test Review Study Guide 2024 and more Exams Medicine in PDF only on Docsity! Certified Pool Operator Test Review Study Guide 2024 12 Reasons why the health inspector will close your pool ✔ 1. pump filter not working for more than an hour 2. main drain is not visible 3. chemical readings out of range 4. no pool operator (15 minute grace period) 5. no lifeguard or cpr certs present 6. water is below the skimmer line 7. danger to the public 8. chlorinator is not working 9. health inspector is not allowed in 10. bathrooms + drains not working 11. flow rate is too low 12. no phone (landline) Measuring records as the CPO ✔ Operator must test the water for Cl and pH every hour, and Total Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness and Cyanuric Acid once per week. Records must be maintained on site and available for at least 2 years at the pool and 3 years total. 5 Factors of Water Balance ✔ pH, Total Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness, Temperature, and total dissolved liquids Corrosive water ✔ pH is too low, dissolves everything it contacts scaling water ✔ pH it too high, mineral deposits on walls or pipes Regulated pH range ✔ 7.2-7.8 pH reading is tested with Phenol Red To lower pH, ✔ add muriatic acid To raise the pH, ✔ add sodium carbonate (Soda Ash) 2. sodium bisulfate 3. carbon dioxide Total Alkalinity ✔ represents the amount of carbonates, bicarbonates, and hydroxides in a solution - you want this to be high, because the pH resists changes in fluctuating pH Bounce ✔ low alkalinity Regulated Total Alkalinity range ✔ 60-180 ppm ideal goal is 100ppm To lower Total Alkalinity, ✔ add muriatic acid To raise Total Alkalinity, ✔ add Baking Soda Calcium Hardness ✔ amount of calcium and magnesium in the water (mineral content in water) Regulated calcium hardness range ✔ 150-400ppm To raise Calcium Hardness, ✔ add calcium chloride Total Dissolved Liquids (TDS) ✔ sum of all organic and inorganic materials dissolved in the water- cannot be eliminated with a chemical----- <1500 ppm allowed in water Temperature ✔ Max temps = 88 for swimming pool 96 for therapy pool 104 for hot tub Saturation Index ✔ -.5-.5 check once a week for a pool, everyday for a spa Employees have the right to know: ✔ - may come into contact w/blood -may come into contact w/ dangerous chemicals - personal protection - material safety data sheet Cyanuric Acid (CYA) ✔ chemical used to stabilize an outdoor pool (not UV light sensitive) added directly through the skimmer,