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The Swimming Pool Operators
and Owners Resources Pages

The Swimming Pool "Resource on The Web"

The UK's No 1 Web Site for

Swimming Pool Operators, Owners, and Swimming Pool Engineers.

DISCLAIMER:- All the information and advice on these web pages is given in good faith and believed correct and accurate, but we cannot be responsible for any form of loss, damage or injury, however caused, through the use of any information or advice detailed here.

COPYRIGHT:- All the information on these pages are for your PERSONAL USE. You may freely download, and retain anything for your own use that appears on this site provided you also retain and include a reference to this site and this copyright notice.. However, any part or whole of any article, text, or information that originates from this site may not be included in any publication, commercial literature, etc., etc., on any other web site, - or in any area where commercial or personal gain is conceived, without the express permission in writing from Malcolm R Bartier.

The Bartier Disinfection Index may be included in any commercial publication provided that (a) It is reproduced in its entirety, complete with reference and credit to its originator - Malcolm Bartier, and (b) that no charge or cost (other than normal printing and distribution costs) are imposed, and (c) that the name of the index remains as the "Bartier Disinfection Index".
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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.
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

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