Pool Systems Introduction: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
no edit summary
Matt Parnell (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The == Boiler == The boiler is a natural gas fired 1,200,000 BTW/hr RBI LW1200 (as-built RBI drawing #42-2112). Interlocks prevent the boiler from operating when the water...") |
Matt Parnell (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
The | Systems for pumping, filtering and chemical treatment ensure that pool water is sanitary, clear and warm. | ||
As illustrated in the [[Process Flow Diagram]], water exits the pool via the drain and/or gutters. A surge tank balances the flow from both sources. An intake pipe near the bottom of the surge tank feeds a strainer basket that is used to catch large debris (such as leaves) prior to entering the main pump. | |||
The main pump forces water into a bank of sand filters. Filtered water then proceeds to enter multiple "loops" for chemical monitoring, heating (via the boiler) and chlorination. Finally, water is returned to the pool via small outlets at the base of the gutter tray. | |||
== Surge Tank == | |||
The surge tank fundamentally supports the gutter system, which captures surface water and absorbs of waves formed within the pool. The water on the surface has the potential to be the dirtiest in the pool. Debris (such as leaves, pollen), algae spores and oils (from skin, sun screen lotion) collect on the surface. The sun's UV rays break down disinfectant (chlorine) most at the surface. It is important that this water be collected with priority. | |||
When the flow from the gutters is not sufficient (due to water level and/or a lack of waves), additional flow from the drain is required to maintain the surge tank level. This is typically handled via a modulation valve on the drain inlet to the surge tank, controlled by a level monitoring mechanism (such as a float). When a modulation valve is not present, flow much be restricted on the drain and pool level must be maintained to ensure some amount of gutter return is present. | |||
== Boiler == | == Boiler == | ||