Better Water Testing Techniques

Originally aired April 3, 2020

Lifeguards are completing important water chemistry tests without any training, and their test results are guiding chemical changes. Learn basic tips & strategies to improve water testing - and water quality - at your aquatic facility. 

Presentation Slides

Wayne Ivusich
A 29-year industry veteran and recognized industry expert, Wayne is the Manager of Education & Technical Services at Taylor Technologies, Inc. Wayne is a CPO®, a PHTA CPO® Instructor, and is a member of the PHTA Education Cadre. Wayne edited the chemistry and testing chapters of the Pool & Spa Operator® Handbook and is an author of numerous articles on a variety of topics related to pool/spa water chemistry and testing.

Show Notes
Part I
00:00 Early start
28:00 Welcome
28:30 Wayne Ivusich
31:25 Introduction
40:28 Presentation
1:00:25 Webinar cut off mid-session, please go to Part II

Part II
4:50 Restarting the presentation
31:22 End of Presentation, Announcements
33:10 Q & A
39:07 Wrap Up

Links/Resources
Reopening Your Pool After an Extended Closure
How to Design Great Aquatic Staff Training
Abbey's Hope
The ZAC Foundation
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act
Taylor Technologies
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (formerly National Swimming Pool Foundation) Certified Pool Operator (CPO) classes
Watergram
Magnetic Speedstirer
SampleSizer 10 & 25 mL
SampleSizer 44 mL
Unit Dose Dispenser, DPD Powder
Boon Baby Grass
Taylor Technologies Video Archive
Safety Data Sheets
Technical Support & FAQ
What is a halogen?
pH raised by adding air to water
Taylor FAQ graphic
Recognizing a Compromised Reagent graphic
Cleaning your Comparator graphic
Types of Test Kits graphic