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Table 53 (Continued)
Possible Cause
Symptom
of Trouble
Remedy
Chlorine low
Adjust chlorinator to maintain proper
chlorine residual.
Inlet flow low
Pumps not operating
Look for clogged suction or
discharge lines or air leaks in
suction line. Check pump switches,
valves, stuffing box, and internal
parts. See pump maintenance
procedures in par. 6.5.
Hair catcher needs
Clean.
cleaning
Filter runs short
Too much alum
Reduce alum dosage.
Skin irritation
pH high
Adjust pH by adding sodium
bisulfate or dilute hydrochloric acid.
(Note: Use of these chemicals is for
special cases only and requires
permission of base medical officer.)
Slime on sides or
Chlorine too low
Drain pool and scrub walls and
bottom
bottom with 5 mg/L chlorine solution.
Rinse well before refilling pool.
Maintain proper chlorine residual.
Water feels
pH high
Adjust pH by adding sodium
slippery
bisulfate or dilute hydrochloric acid.
(Note: Use of these chemicals is for
special cases only and requires
permission of base medical officer.)
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