Which types of filters require backwashing?

Cartridge and Sand

Gravel and Cartridge

DE and Cartridge

Sand and Diatomaceous Earth

What outlets are allowed within 10 feet of the pool edge?

GFCI protected and for pool equipment only

Any, as long as they are GFCI protected

No outlets for any reason, regardless of GFCI protected

Any, but have to be GFCI protected and no closer than 6 feet.

If the property (in Arizona) has a pool, is a pool inspection required?

Only if it is an in-ground pool.

No, as long as the buyer does not want it inspected.

Yes, the Arizona Board of Technical Registration requires it.

Yes, but not if it is an above ground, pool or spa

What distinguishes a pool from a body of water?

If there is a pump, it is a pool.

it is a pool if the water is filtered, treated, and heated

If it is 18 inches (AZBTR) / 42 Inches (InterNACHI) and is intended for swimming.

If it is 42 inches (ASHI) / 18 inches (InterNACHI), regardless of intent.

What moves the water in a pump?

The propeller

The motor shaft

The impeller

The volute

Where is the highest concentration of contaminates in the pool?

The floor

The walls

The steps

The surface

The door that allows debris into the skimmer but prevents it from leaving is called ______

A weir door

An anti back flow door

The skimmer door

A backwash door

The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act focuses on which safety component of the pool

Fencing/access

Drains

GFCI and Electrical

Pool covers

A gate vale is the preferred type of valve, Why?

It is the most durable

It has the ability to be used in any position fully or partially opened/closed

The valve is able to handle the constant fluctuations in pressure associated with a pool.

A gate vale is not the preferred valve, and is not designed to be used in a partially opened position.

What is the clearance of a light, ceiling fan, radiant heater over the pool?

12 feet vertical, 5 feet horizontal

8 feet vertical, 3 feet horizontal

22.5 feet vertical, 10 feet horizontal

5 feet vertical, 10 feet horizontal

What is the recommended size of water heater?

100 BTUs per 10 Sq. Ft. of pool surface per 1 degree rise

1000 BTUs per 100 Sq. Ft. of pool surface per 1 degree rise

One Ton per every 400-500 Sq.Ft. surface area

Size is irrelevant, time is only variable when heating a pool/spa.

What is the most important factor in achieving a balanced water chemistry?

Temperature

pH

Alkalinity

TDS, Total Dissolved Solids

What does a cubic foot of water weigh?

7.5 pounds

8.3 pounds

7.5 gallons of water in cubic foot X 8.3 pounds per gallon = 62.25 Pounds

8.3 gallons of water in cubic foot X 7.5 pounds per gallon = 26.25 Pounds

If a pool is drained, can you inspect the pool?

Yes, but only run equipment briefly to prevent damage.

Yes, but do not run any equipment.

No.

What is considered the ideal temperatures for a pool / spa?

100°

80° ±2° / 104°

77° / 105°

80° / 120° ±2°