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Muriatic Acid

Lowers pH levels

Added to Skimmers (Closest to the pump room if possible)

Shock

Raises chlorine levels quickly, and kills algae

*Temporary!

Chlorine Sticks

Chlorinates pools through Rainbow Chlorinators

*Has chlorine, acid & stabilizer built in!

Add to Chlorinator during Cleanings MWFSun.
Do NOT add if 1 full stick already inside feeder.

Cyanuric Acid (Stabilizer)

Binds to the chlorine to help hold it in the pool (stabilizes the chlorine levels)

Ideal level: 55 ppm. We do NOT add weekly if 70 ppm or above.

pH Up/Soda Ash

Raises pH levels

Calcium

Raises calcium levels

*Prolongs the health of the plaster

Ideal level: 250 - 300 ppm. We add amount on manager notes!!!

Sodium Bicarbonate

Raises alkalinity levels

*Helps to stabilize pH levels

Ideal level: 95 ppm. We add amount on manager notes!!!

Multi-Port Valve

Directs the flow of water through the filter

*Allows us to backwash, rinse and filter the pool water

Ball Valve

Allows the flow of water through the pipe (usually used with fill-lines)

*Parallel = Open, Perpendicular = Closed

Hair and Lint Strainer

Catches small debris before reaching the filter tank

Return Cap

Returns filtered water to the pool

Main Drain

Helps circulate the pool water

Bleach Siphon and Weight

Weighs down the bleach line and allow only bleach to be sucked into the line.

One directional (water cannot flow back in from the pipe)

Bleach Line

Carries bleach into the pipes to chlorinate the pool

Injection Fitting

Injects bleach into the pool and prevents water from flowing back through the bleach line

Bleach Barrel

Stores bleach

Rainbow Chlorinator

Chlorinates pool water with sticks

Pump

Creates suction and flow of water

Motor

Turns the impeller and causes suction and flow

Filter Tank

Filters water and collects first and particles within

*Filters from top to bottom

Pressure Gauge (PSI)

Allows for reading of the pressure within the filter due to the buildup of dirt and particles

Skimmer

Pulls debris off the surface

Skimmer Basket

Catches and collects debris from the pool surface

Skimmer Puck

Controls the suction and flow of water through the skimmer

Vacuum Cap

Acts as a precautionary measure and covers the vacuum line

Pulsar Briquettes

Chlorinates the pool water through a pulsar system

Salt

Chlorinates pool water through NaCl (Sodium-Chloride) conversion


Must be above 3000 PPM to Chlorinate (5000 Chlorking)

(AMS Keeps 400 Above: 3400 & 5400 PPM)

Air Bleeder Valve

Bleeds extra air out of the system and helps prime it up

CAT Controller

Controls the chlorine and pH digitally

Butterfly Valve

Directs the flow/amount of water through the pipe

*Parallel = Open, Perpendicular = Closed

Jandy Valve

Directs the flow/amount of water through the pipe

*Parallel = Closed, Perpendicular = Open

Dolphin Feeder

Pumps liquid chemicals (mainly bleach) into the pool water

Stenner Feeder

Pumps liquid chemicals into the pool water

Sight Glass

Allows you to see water moving through the backwash line

MA Chlorinator

Chlorinates water using chlorine sticks

Heyward Chlorinator

Chlorinates water using chlorine sticks

Mustard Algae Killer / Yellow Treat

Treats yellow algae

Flow Meter

Monitors the pressure/flow of water going through the system

Ring Buoy

Used to throw to a GID while no lifeguard is on duty

Throw Rope

Used to reel the ring buoy back once thrown to GID (connects to the ring buoy)

Shepard's Hook

Helps rescue a GID while no lifeguard is on duty

Vacuum Head

Used to vacuum the pool

Vacuum Pole

Helps aid in vacuuming, skimming, brushing, and other tasks

Vacuum Hose

Used to vacuum the pool

Skimmer Net

Collects debris from the top, middle, and bottom of the pool

Test Kit

Used to test pool chemicals

Hair and Lint Strainer Basket

Collects debris that have entered the system through any of the possible lines

Salt Feeder

Chlorinates pool water through a percent conversion (salt) method

Salt Cell

Converts salt to chlorine

Pulsar Feeder

Chlorinates pool water through the water of pulsar pellets

Yellow Wrist Band

Chemicals (Chlorinator is OFF normal settings)

Blue Wrist Band

Water (Fill line is on)

Red Wrist Band

Pool Draining (Backwashing)

Purple Wrist Band

Return Valve (Returned valve is closed).

*For Below-Grade Systems

Pink Wrist Band

Heater (Heater is turned OFF)

Hammerhead

A specialized pool vacuum, used for cleaning pool surfaces and removing debris.

Used as an alternative to system vacuuming if available.

Must use system vac if hammerhead is not working or dirt too fine/small for hammerhead.

Full Chems

Includes Bicarb, Calcium and Stabilizer.

Checked every SUNDAY, inputted into Chem Doc. Added on WEDNESDAY from amounts instructed in MANAGER NOTES.

Acid Washing

Done every SUNDAY. Cleans crystallized bleach from the bleach line to prevent clogging of the bleach line up to the injection fitting.

Ideal Chem Levels

3/7.4 - Bleach / Stick Pools

5/7.4 - Saltwater / Deepwater / Mega Pools

Is it acceptable to leave a Bleach Pool Cl at a 3/7.2?

YES!

Bleach naturally makes pH rise! It will rise up to a 7.4 on its own.

Is it acceptable to leave a Salt Pool Cl at a 5/7.2?

YES!

Salt naturally makes pH rise! It will rise up to a 7.4 on its own.

Is it acceptable to leave a Stick Pool Cl at a 3/7.2?

NO!

Sticks contain acid, naturally making pH decrease! It will decrease to a 7.0 and below.

Is it acceptable to leave a Stick Pool Cl at a 5/7.6?

YES!

Sticks contain acid, naturally making pH decrease! It will decrease to a 7.4.

Ideal Full Chems

Stabilizer 50 - 60 ppm.

Alkalinity: 90 - 100 ppm.

Calcium: 250 - 300 ppm.

Salt: 3400 ppm. 5400 ppm for Chlorking