CPO Certified Pool Operator Questions and Answers (2024) (Verified Answers)
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Certified Pool Operator
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Certified Pool Operator
CPO Certified Pool Operator Questions and Answers (2024) (Verified Answers)
Primary job of pool operator
Ensure compliance with local code and laws
Provide safe ad clean environment for guests
Make sure equipment is properly working
RWI stands for
Recreational Water illness
How are ...
CPO Certified Pool Operator Questions and
Answers (2024) (Verified Answers)
Primary job of pool operator
Ensure compliance with local code and laws
Provide safe ad clean environment for guests
Make sure equipment is properly working
RWI stands for
Recreational Water illness
How are recreational water illnesses spread
Swallowing water
Breathing in mists
Coming in contact with contaminated water
Recreational Water Illness
illness caused by microorganisms and chloramines in water
common illness caused by chloramines
Breathing disorder called swimmers asthma
examples of microorganisms that can make you sick in pools
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
E.coli
Staph
Crypto
interior walls of pool
pool plaster or white coat
what do pool pumps do?
They poll water form the pool main drains and skimmers
pool main drain
point of strongest suction in the pool
Reasons to close pool immediately
Main drain cover is broken or missing
Main drain is not visible due to cloudy water
pool telephone not working
Skimmers
water from surface passes through skimmers and debris get trapped in skimmer basket
Skimmer Weir
, prevents floating debris from reentering the pool
where does water go after going through the pump?
filter
where does water go after the filter?
heater
where does water go after heater?
flow meter
where does water go after going through flow meter?
back to the pool through the return lines
Flow of pool water steps
1.main drains and skimmers/skimmer basket
2.pipes and strainer basket
3. pump
4.filter
5.heater
6.flow meter
7. back to pool through return lines
what does it mean if bubbles are coming from return line?
Air is coming form somewhere. Check the skimmer strainer basket lid and gasket
Flow meter
measures the amount of water passing through pipes
Flow meter measurement unit
Gallons per minutes GPM
what does it mean if flow meter is showing lower flow than is should?
Usually means the filter needs to be cleaned or there is too much debris in the strainer basket or
skimmer basket
Filtration
the physical process of removing suspended particles form pool water
how to clean cartridge filter
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