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Last resources update was on Friday, 03 January 2003 at 11:52

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THE RESOURCES SECTION INDEX

Page 1 - The Resources Index Page

• This page you are reading, the INTRODUCTION and CONTENTS PAGE, details below what is on all the other pages, and gives brief details about this site and our company.

• CLICK HERE to go back to the Main Welcome Page

Resource Page 1 - The Installation Standards and Recommendations Page

Information for Pool Operators, Owners, Installers & Engineers

• Pool Turnover Periods
• Bather Loads
• Water Temperatures
• Water Heating
• Sump Grill
• Skimmers
• Inlets
• Level Deck Pools
• Pipe Classes
• Water Velocity in Pipes
• Filtration
• Electrical Regulations
• Gas Regulations

CLICK HERE to go to Resource Page 1 - Installation Standards & Recommendations

Resource Page 2 - The Chemical Safety Page

Information for Pool Operators, Owners, Installers & Engineers

• Selecting the ideal chemicals for your pool
• Important Warnings
• Personal Protection Equipment
• Chemical Safety Issues
• Handling and dosing chemicals

CLICK HERE to go to Resource Page 2 - Chemical Safety

Resource Page 3 - Water Testing and Analysis

Information for Pool Operators, Owners, Installers & Engineers

• Why test the pool water?
• Water testing frequency
• The different types of test
• Pool water testing equipment
• The Photometer
• Basic testing methods
• Testing procedure
• The Comparator
• The shaker tube
• The turbidity test tube
• Testing the chlorine
• Testing the pH value
• Testing the total alkalinity
• Testing the calcium hardness
• Testing the cyanuric acid
• Testing the sulphates
• Testing the chlorides
• Calculating water balance

CLICK HERE to go to Resource Page 3 - Water Testing and Analysis

 

Resource Page 4 - The Basic Water Chemistry Page

Information for Pool Operators, Owners, Installers & Engineers

• Basic water chemistry explained
• Recommended chemical levels.
• A brief explanation of pH.
• A brief explanation of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)
• Chlorine Stabilizer - Cyanuric Acid, explained!
• What happens if there is not enough Chlorine in the water?

(still under construction - more coming soon)

CLICK HERE to go to Resource Page 4- Basic Water Chemistry

 

Resource Page 5 - The Disinfection Index Page

Information for Pool Operators, Owners, Installers & Engineers

• We have developed a Disinfection Index for pool operators and owners.
• This enables the disinfecting and oxidizing properties of chlorinated pool or spa water to be quickly assesed.
• The Index uses a simple calculation from the known pH and Free Chlorine levels.
• The description and function of the Bartier Disinfection Index is detailed here

CLICK HERE to go to Resource Page 5 - The Bartier Disinfection Index

Resource Page 6 - The Common Pool Problems Page

Information for Pool Operators, Owners, Installers & Engineers

Common Swimming Pool problems

(Only four problems so far! - Page still under construction)

1. High Chlorine levels - Water is still green !
2. Can't detect Chlorine - But I'm sure some is in there!
3. Too much Chlorine - It hurts the eyes and I can smell it!
4. I think my Pool is LEAKING - it's losing water!

CLICK HERE to go to Resource Page 6 - Common Pool Problems

 

Resource Page 7 - Frequently Asked Questions

A selection of Visitor's Questions we have received, and the answers to them

CLICK HERE to go to Resource Page 7 - Frequently Asked Questions

• CLICK HERE to go to the Main Welcome Page

END OFTHE RESOURCES INDEX PAGE