We start the second day of our CPO class with the homework review. Did somebody say, “Homework? Ugh!” Well, yes, it IS school — AND there is HOMEWORK!–sorry….you’ve got …
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) vs. Circuit Breaker
When we are in Chapter 14 (Facility Safety) of the Pool & Spa Operator Handbook, discussing electrical safety during our CPO® class, we talk about the difference between a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) …
World Aquatic Health Conference – 2011
The World Aquatic Health Conference From a Pool Man’s View The 8th Annual World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC) was held in Seattle, Washington and attracted a record number of registrants …
Grounding and Bonding – What’s the difference?
Halloween will soon be here, and Betty Davis, the Accounts Receivable Manager at PoolCorp’s SCP store in Riverside, is always ready. She has a tradition of decorating her office to the …
TriChlor and DiChlor — What do they have in common?
Chlorine is an element of nature – it is number 17 in group 17 (Halogens) on the Periodic Chart of the Elements. It is a gas in its elemental …
Lights Out In San Diego
We had a little surprise occur during our CPO class this past Thursday and Friday, September 8-9, at PoolCorp’s SCP store! At 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, the lights went out …
Total Alkalinity – What is it exactly?
There are several phrases and terms used to describe Total Alkalinity (TA): The buffering capacity of water Water’s ability to neutralize acid The pH stabilizer The ability of water to …
Second Non-Service Week of 2011: August 1-5
We will be taking our second non-service week of 2011 next week, August 1 through August 5, 2011. Our kids and grandkids will be visiting us; some from Texas and …
What changes the pH of pool water?
Just about everything that is added to the pool water will change the pH. And anything that exits or is carried out of the water changes the pH. Even the …
Know Your Test Kit (AND It’s Limitations)!
The main “tool of the trade” that we use as pool operators is our test kit and testing instruments. In our CPO certification class, we talk about and thoroughly explain, the four …