Aquatics International University: Equipment Course
Aquatics International University's Equipment Quiz is designed to test your knowledge of commercial pool equipment. After reading the courses, take this brief test. Those who receive a score of 70% or higher will receive a certificate of completion.
- 1.Most health agencies prohibit ozone in the pool water because:
- A.
It makes the water a strange color.
- B.
It is such a powerful oxidizer.
- C.
It has a dangerous reaction to chlorine.
- D.
All of the above.
- 2.Ultraviolet radiation is an attractive option for aquatics facilities because:
- A.
It has the ability to destroy crypto.
- B.
It has been used for years to augment chlorine disinfection.
- C.
It can reduce chloramines.
- D.
All of the above.
- 3.The most critical measures automatic controllers make of water quality are ORP and pH.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Reasons to consider a new automatic control include:
- A.
It’s critical to monitor dozens of variables in today’s facilities.
- B.
Controllers only last a few years before they go bad.
- C.
Wireless options and new sensing probes offer superior technology.
- D.
None of the above.
- 5.The three types of chemical feeders are liquid; dry and erosion feed; and in-line chlorine generation.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.Chemical feed systems require careful maintenance because:
- A.
Varying bather loads make them go out of whack.
- B.
They carry high pH chemicals under pressure.
- C.
Most are simply not made well.
- D.
Chemical feed systems actually rarely need maintenance.
- 7.An NSF certification is nice to have for filters, but most health agencies don’t require it.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.Higher than normal pressure ratings on DE filters usually means:
- A.
The element covers themselves have become soiled or clogged.
- B.
It’s time to get a new filter, because this one is broken.
- C.
The pressure gauge is malfunctioning.
- D.
All of the above.
- 9.What are the two most critical elements to proper heater function?
- A.
Proper water quality balance.
- B.
The temperature inside or outside.
- C.
Proper efficient combustion and correct water flow.
- D.
None of the above.
- 10.Dedicated gas-fired heaters are both the least expensive and longest lasting.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.What is the primary maintenance task for any pump?
- A.
Keeping parts properly lubricated.
- B.
Keeping the strainer basket clean.
- C.
Smelling for burning parts or gears.
- D.
All of the above.
- 12.Plastic pumps are far superior to brass
- A.
True
- B.
False
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