Pool Cert Flash 6. Maintenance

Question 1

What condition does ample supply of water continuously in a pool system prevent?

Answer 1

Cavitation - air in the pump system that could damage the pump and piping system.

Question 2

How often should skimmers be cleaned?

Answer 2

Daily

Question 3

Skimmers need to be adjusted regularly to ensure what?

Answer 3

A vigorous skimming action at all times.

Question 4

What maintenances for inside the pool must be maintained?

Answer 4

1. Pool bottom and sides free of deterioration. 2. Pool interior painted as needed to ensure pool is watertight and, light colored finish.

Question 5

What should not be done when the groundwater table is high? What do in-door pools have to counteract this effect?

Answer 5

Pool should not be completely drained, because the pool may “float” out of the ground. In-door pools have Hydrostatic Relief Valves, which automatically open to let groundwater flow into the pool basin during the off-season to prevent the pool from “floating” out of the ground.

Question 6

What preventative maintenances should be performed to the flowmeter and pressure gauges?

Answer 6

The glass connecting tubes of the flowmeter must be kept clean and in good working order. Gauges must be bled occasionally to prevent blockages.

Question 7

What should someone do if they get chlorine on their skin?

Answer 7

Shower immediately, removing affected clothes as they shower. Large amounts of soap must be used.

Question 8

What can be used to leak check the gas chlorinator and chlorine cylinders? What must never be used?

Answer 8

1. Swabbing suspected points with ammonia water soaked rag. 2. Check for white smoke or fumes. - Never use plain water.

Question 9

The hair and lint strainer is located on the pump’s ____ line.

Answer 9

Suction. Must shut off the pump before cleaning - avoids drawing air into the system.

Question 10

Water inlets should be checked frequently to ensure a uniform ______ pattern.

Answer 10

Distribution

Question 11

The perimeter overflow system shall be capable of drawing at least ______ percent of the required recirculation rate.

Answer 11

50

Question 12

The pool water level must be maintained at the ______ of the skimmer throat.

Answer 12

Mid-point

Question 13

The swimming pool interior must be painted a ________ finish.

Answer 13

Light colored

Question 14

________ must be occasionally operated through their entire range to prevent dirt and corrosion from making them inoperable.

Answer 14

Valves, when pump is off

Question 15

In order to check for leaks on gas chlorinators and cylinders, swab the suspected points with a rag soaked in _______.

Answer 15

Ammonia water

Question 16

If chlorine gets into a person’s eyes, flush them with lukewarm water for at least ______ minutes.

Answer 16

15