My Pool is Humid – Do I need a fan? Q: Anybody have recommendations about what fans to use in pool areas to circulate the air? A: It is not so much a question of what fan you need but rather how you manage your indoor air. The following is an excerpt from the Aquatic Facility Operator Manual: “Air Temperature Control – …
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Swimming Operator Pool Certifications: AFO vs. CPO vs. CPT etc.
Q: Should I take the CPO, LAFT, CPT, PPM+ or AFO certification? A: The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification is recognized by the CDC and all fifty states to satisfy the recommended requirement to operate a public swimming pool in the USA and beyond. There are tons of great educational opportunities and Aquatic Media Group encourages you …
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Question: Emergency respond please!! Just had a patient call to tell me she has an outbreak of shingles. She was in the pool Wednesday! My question is: DOES CHLORINE KILL THIS TYPE OF VIRUS?? Should I increase chlorine levels? #2 We have a new patient sent to us by an orthopedic physician asking for …
Read MoreSalt Water Swimming Pools Vs. Chlorine Swimming Pools
Q: My facility has used chlorine in our pools with patients. (we have had very little complaints since our facility checks the water 3x daily and makes adjustments) The facility is now looking at the new trend of rehab facilities changing to salt water pools for their patients. Does anyone have experience of using salt …
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