There is more to understand about pools than the average person may assume. This book details the various aspects of pool ownership, the different types of pools, and the importance of proper maintenance.

Ask the Pool Guy, Allan Curtis, is a lifelong member of the swimming pool industry. This book is a compilation of his tips for swimming pool owners everywhere. Your pool is an investment that you and your family can enjoy for many years. We have put together some information to help you maximize your enjoyment, and answer many of the common pool service and maintenance questions. Several topics are also great troubleshooting guides and will serve as a valuable reference for you as you enjoy your pool. The swimming pool season in Michigan, where Ask the Pool Guy is located, typically runs from mid-April to mid-September. If you live in parts of the country where your season is longer, or even in the area where you don't winterize your pool, there is still plenty of information for you in this guide. If you have any additional questions or problems, you can contact our team via the website (www.askthepoolguy.com). We happily take calls and questions, and even pool design and build requests from around the country. We are prepared to help you troubleshoot, solve problems, and create the best swimming pool owner experience possible. Happy Swimming!

Described as a lifesaver for pool owners, this book reveals how to save money on pool maintenance while handling poisons safely. Pool doctor Hardy draws on his 20 years of experience in the industry to reveal everything homeowners and professionals need to know about chemicals, mechanics, safety, repairing filtration, and more.

If you are a pool owner, you have made a major investment and proper swimming pool maintenance is an absolute must! Keeping your pool clean and maintained should be a top priority since a clean pool is essential in many ways.

Harness All the Latest Technology, Equipment, and Methods Needed to Keep Any Pool or Spa in Top Condition! The Ultimate Guide to Pool Maintenance provides complete guidance on all the maintenance and repair tasks required to keep pools and spas working at peak efficiency. This Third Edition now contains information on the latest technology and equipment, together with Quick Start Guides and difficulty ratings for each procedure. Filled with hundreds of detailed illustrations, this updated classic features: A step-by-step explanation of each pool maintenance procedure with easy-to-follow photos Quick Start Guides to help readers start and finish each task quickly Tricks of the Trade to make each procedure easier Tools of the Trade highlighting parts and tools for each job An Easy, Advanced, or Pro difficulty rating for every task The following new material: new information on chlorine alternatives; a new section on maintaining saltwater pools; expanded coverage of pools with built-in spas Inside This Updated Pool Maintenance “Bible” • The Pool and Spa • Basic Plumbing Systems • Advanced Plumbing Systems • Pumps and Motors _ Filters • Heaters • Additional Equipment • Water Chemistry • Cleaning and Servicing • Special Procedures • Water Features • Commercial Pools • Winterizing • Basic Electricity • The Toolbox • 50 Things Your Pool and Spa Can Do for Our Environment • Facts and Formulas • Typical Pool and Spa Health, Safety, and Building Codes