Maintenance tools introduction Please Click the “reading view” icon on the bottom right to begin Then use On the keyboard to move through slides

List of items included in your maintenance technician basket gunite vacuum head vinyl vacuum head v.i.p. vak leaf cannister w/ hose and bag leaf rake (net) plastic brush metal brush Teflon tape silicone multi lube hose nozzle first aid kit phosphate test kit taylor test kit*

Extendable pool pole Used to attach maintenance tools to and reach all areas of the pool

Used to skim or scoop large debris from the pool prior to vacuuming. Leaf rake Used to skim or scoop large debris from the pool prior to vacuuming.

For use only at Gunite pools for vacuuming up debris. Gunite vacuum head For use only at Gunite pools for vacuuming up debris.

For use at vinyl lined pools for vacuuming up debris. Vinyl vacuum head For use at vinyl lined pools for vacuuming up debris.

Vip vak Used for getting debris out of hard to reach places, like corners, steps, and spas.

Vacuum hosE (Not in bag) Used to connect vacuum head to leaf canister (essentially extends the skimmer plumbing to the bottom of the pool!)

Leaf canister w/ hose and bag Placed inline with the vacuum hose to catch debris while vacuuming, protecting plumbing and baskets.

Used to brush the pool surfaces and water line Plastic brush Used to brush the pool surfaces and water line

Metal brush (not included in basket) Used to brush the pool surfaces and waterline of a GUNITE POOL ONLY.

Teflon tape Used to cover threads and help create a tighter seal at threaded connections.

Silicone lube Used to coat o-rings, gaskets, and threaded connections to help create a better seal and protect the rubber from drying out.

Hose nozzle Used to attach to the garden hose to help with cleaning filters or pool decks.

Used to test the phosphate levels in the pool water. Phosphate test kit Used to test the phosphate levels in the pool water.

Taylor test kit (not in bag, given during training) Used to test accurately test the various levels of chemicals in the pool water.