6. —Plug the breakpoint factor into the right formula: Calcium Hypochlorite (0. 125) x (breakpoint factor) x (pool volume ÷ 10, 000) = pounds to add Lithium Hypochlorite (0. 250) x (breakpoint factor) x (pool volume ÷ 10, 000) = pounds to add Sodium Hypochlorite (0. 1016) x (breakpoint factor) x (pool volume ÷ 10, 000) = gallons to add For Example: Calcium Hypochlorite will be used, CAC is. 5, therefore the breakpoint factor is 5 (CAC x 10), the pool volume is 100, 000 gallons. (0. 125) x (5) x (100, 000 ÷ 10, 000) = 6. 25 pounds of calcium hypochlorite must be added to the pool. Non-Chlorine Oxidizers Non-chlorine oxidizers may be used to "shock" a pool, but the pool will still have to be superchlorinated periodically with a chlorine compound to kill off the bacteria that become resistant to constant exposure to low levels of disinfectant (chlorine and bromine). An advantage to using a non-chlorine oxidizer is the shut down may be as little as one half-hour. These products will oxidize or destroy ammonia, nitrogen and some swimmer waste, but will not kill bacteria or algae.
The pool shall be super-chlorinated, the water filtered for at least 24 hours and the filters backwashed prior to reopening the pool. The same procedure should be used if a dead animal is found in the pool. Our company policy is the same procedure as above. To reduce the chances of fecal contamination Do not allow pets in the pool area. Remove street shoes when walking on the pool deck. Have children wear swimsuit diapers if not yet toilet trained. Have children use the restroom before entering the pool. Q. – WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO PERFORM PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ON THE POOL EQUIPMENT? Regular pool equipment maintenance prevents breakdowns of equipment and costly repairs and extends life expectancy of equipment. Types of preventative maintenace Filter Cleaning – Dismantling of filters, cleaning of filter grids, inspection of grids, replace tank body o-rings and replace D. E. (for Diatomaceous Earth Filters). This should be completed as needed to keep the filter in good operation. Sand Filters – Should be inspected regularly for proper operation.