Pool Operator's Test: Questions &
Answers
used to measure pH (Ans- phenol red
valves are open if handle is ______ to the pipe (Ans- parallel
how acidic or basic a solution (pool water) is (Ans- pH
acceptable range of Total Alkalinity in a pool (Ans- 60 to 180
acceptable range of pH in a pool (Ans- 7.2 to 7.8
acceptable range of calcium hardness in a pool (Ans- 150 to 400
maximum reading for total dissolved solids (TDS) (Ans- 1500
pH of a human eye (Ans- 7.5 1 / 2
maximum time someone should spend in a spa (Ans- 15 minutes
maximum turnover rate for a main pool (Ans- 8 hours
maximum turnover rate for a wading pool (Ans- 2 hours
maximum turnover rate for a spa (Ans- 30 minutes
maximum temperature for a spa is _____ degrees (Ans- 104
acceptable range for the Langelier Saturation Index (Ans- -0.5 - +0.5
instrument that measures how fast the water is returning to the pool after it has been cleaned (Ans- flow meter
the rate of flow is measured in...(Ans- parts per million
- / 2