Pools Flashcards
Pool size that does not have to follow construction standards
20,000 square ft
Trainings for life guard
1st aid and CPR
Indoor pool ventilation formula
Outdoor air flow = 0.48 x Az = _____ cubic ft/meter
Az
The net occupiable floor of the zone in square ft, surface area plus 6 ft around pool
Size of hose attached to hose bib
75 ft
How to protect a hose
Use back flow prevention
Hot water limit for showers
110 F
Pool temperature max and min
No min - 104 F
Cyanuric acid
Stabilizer/conditioner, slows down chlorine decay, excessive levels interfere with effectiveness of chlorine
How to dilute cyanotic acid
Dilute water
Cyanotic acid taste
Salty
Pool operation records
Done every 2 years
Steps for fecal, vomit, blood, near drowning in pool
Immediately close pool, remove contaminated water, ensure pH of 7.5 or lower and maintain pool temperature at 77 F or higher
Types of pool chlorine
Sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, Litium hypochlorite
Consistency of sodium hypochlorite
Liquid
Consistency of calcium hypochlorite
Granular
Consistency of lithium hypochlorite
Granular
pH changes waters pH
True
Other types of sanitizers
Bromine, ozone, hydrogen peroxide, ultra-violet light ionization (salt water pools)
Main drain not visible
Close pool
pH below 7.2 characteristics
Corrosion, etching of plaster, eye and skin irritation, increase in chlorine
pH above 7.8 characteristics
Scale formation, cloudy water, staining of plaster, eye and skin irritation, drop chlorine efficiency
Auto fills
Automatic make up water flow, controls with manual override provided to maintain a proper pool
Turnover time
Pool volume going through circulation