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How do you know if its mercury or alcohol your thermometer broke in and around the pool Help?
Mercury is a metal so it will sink to the bottom of the pool where an alcohol will float. Actually, it's more likely that alcohol will simply disperse into the pool; low molecular weight alcohols are extremely soluble. A simpler way to tell is the color: mercury is silver and looks, well, metallic; alcohol in thermometers is generally colored either red or blue simply to make it easier to see. (A lot of people think mercury is red, but it isn't. Some mercury COMPOUNDS such as cinnabar are red, but those are not used in thermometers.) The fact that the liquid in the thermometer is metallic does not necessarily mean that it is mercury; it might be a gallium alloy. However, since mercury is toxic, if you're not sure it's probably safer to assume that it was mercury and treat the spill accordingly.
What will happen if an above ground pool overflows due to rain?
The water will spill out through the skimmer, unless the skimmer it is blocked. Otherwise, it will spill over the top. It should not hurt the pool.
Is there mercury in pool thermometers?
Not all pool thermometers have mercury in them. Some types do, but those that use digital or laser technology most likely do not.
How much chlorine gas do you use to treat a pool weekly?
The amount of chlorine that is needed to treat a pool on a weekly basis will depend greatly on the size of the pool. A person should consult with a pool specialist before dosing their home pool.
How Spills Should Be Treated?
Confine and contain the spill cover spill to absorb bulk of spill using disposable paper towel or absorbent granules treat debris as clinical waste clean spill with neutral detergent and water dry floor.
What do you do if your pool is cloudy and dirty brown?
uhh... well you will have to use the drain and drain it then you have to call for your pipes then if its the pool you buy in the store spill the water then take 2 buckets of water NOTE THE 2 BUCKETS are for the pool you buy at the store/mall so spill it in you can also try 5-8 buckets on your regular pool (Note:Be careful doing that on regular pool if your good at it do it) Thank you. Ash
Why did Ivan the terrible treat his back with mercury?
Yes Ivan The Terrible did use mercury. Some say, he would treat his back pain with mercury which would put him in a bipolar state.
What are some of the disadvantages of using mercury in barometers?
Mercury is toxic, so you have to be careful not to spill itMercury changes volume/density with temperature (which mercury thermometers rely on) so you have to correct for this when reading them.
Do pool thermometers contain mercury?
Most pool thermometers do not contain mercury. An easy way to tell if a pool thermometer contains mercury is if it sinks to the bottom of the pool rather than float.
What can you see in Mercury?
If the pool of mercury is big enough, you can see your own face. The surface of mercury is shiny like a mirror.
Can you use chlorine in a fiberglass pool?
Yes, treat it the same as any other pool.
What do you do with mercury?
Yes, if it is a small spill and you have the right supplies. Spills are considered small if there are less than 10 grams of mercury present (a pool about the size of a quarter). Thermometers, thermostats and light bulbs all contain less than 10 grams of mercury.What if it is a large spill?If the spill is larger than the size of a quarter, you should contain the spill (see the next question), then leave the area. Immediately call the local health department and a contractor who specializes in cleanup of toxic spills, as well as notify the property owner. It is a good idea to contact your State environmental agency for a list of contractors who cleanup toxic spills, so that you have phone numbers handy should you need them. If a spill occurs outside of regular business hours, call the local fire department. In cases where you spill one pound of mercury or more to the environment, you are legally required to report the spill to the National Response Center: (800) 424-8802. You should also contact your local Emergency Planning Committee. Find your local committee and write down its phone number now in case you need it later.A spill of one pound or more can occur if a container of mercury is spilled, or if mercury is spilled from a large device such as a manometer, flow meter, gas flow regulator, or industrial relay. Since mercury is very dense (more than 13 times as dense as water), one pound of mercury does not take up much space-approximately 34 milliliters or a little more than two tablespoons
