lIFE JACKET EXCHANGE
Tarrant
County SafeKids Water Safety Coalition will be hosting life jacket exchanges
at Lake Worth, Joe Pool, and Benbrook Lake on Saturday, June 2, from
10 AM to 2 PM (or as long as supplies last.) Bring old, outgrown lifejackets
or "floaties" and trade them in for new life jackets. If you
cannot attend the Exchange, but have old life jackets you would like
to donate, please contact Kristin Crocker at (817) 346-4778.
Did you know that we frequently hold seminars at the office to review
chemcial usage and equipment maintenance? Whether your a new pool owner
or just want a refresher for the upcoming season, we have all the information
you need! Call Kristin Crocker at 817-346-4778 for the next class date.
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Test your knowledge
on water testing
Cover the bottom part of this
page while you answer the True or False questions at the top. Then uncover
to check your answers!
True or False?
1. Age of test solution has the greatest effect on accuracy.
2. Reagents should be stored at a temperature range of 36 degrees -
85 degrees F.
3. If you perform a water hardness test and get a blue color change
instead of a purple color change, this indicates chlorine in the sample.
4. Static electricity can alter the drop size coming out of the dropper
bottle, which can effect test results.
5. Sunlight is best for reading test results.
6. High levels of chlorine in a sample can cause a pH test to turn green
instead of red.
7. Hot water samples, such as from a spa, should be brought to room
temperature before testing.
8. It is OK to use test solutions that have been frozen.
9. When mixing a test, do not use your finger to cap the vial.
Check Your Answers
1. False. Storage conditions (such as sunlight or freezing) are the
single most important factor in shelf life; however, test solutions
should generally be replaced once a year.
2. True. Also make sure that all bottles are tightly capped, stored
in the case out of direct sunlight and away from other chemicals.
3. False. The blue color usually indicates the presence of metals
from algaecides or equipment. Take your water to a testing center
and ask to have it checked for metals.
4. True. Use a clean cloth to periodically wipe off the tip to eliminate
static electricity. Also make sure you hold the bottle vertically
to ensure uniform drop size.
5. True. Natural, northern light is the best source for reading test
results.
6. False. High levels of chlorine can cause a blue/purple color. To
avoid this, add a drop of chlorine neutralizer to the sample before
testing.
7. False. The water can be tested immediately. Waiting can compromise
the accuracy of the test.
8. True. Allow the bottle to thaw at room temperature. However, if
the bottle is cracked, if there are particles floating in the solution,
or if there is a crusty buildup around the tip, replace the solution.
9. True. Body oil, soap, perspiration, and other substances on your
hands can contaminate the test.
10. False. Different manufacturers make their solutions in different
concentrations. Interchanaina reaaents can aive false results.
FUN & GAMES !
Looking
for some cool games to play during the hot summer weather? What better
way to stay cool than combine fun and your Pulliam Pool! Check out Splash,
a Backpack Book from those experts in family fun, American Girl.
At only 3" sqaure and $1.95, it's sure to fit any swim bag and
budget. Splash includes games such as Windmill Tag, Aqua Hoops,
and Dibble Dabble (a new version of the old favorite "find the
penny at the bottom of the pool"). This little book of big fun
makes a great gift for new pool owners as well, so check it out at your
local Bookstop or Barnes and Noble.
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