*The secrets of water maintenance trade professionals are revealed in this detail-by-detail guide to keeping pools, spas, and other recreational water containment units in tip-top shape. *Offers inside-out coverage of chlorine alternatives, automation, noise control, pool-side safety, portable spas--and everything from minor maintenance to major fixes and remodeling. *A must for pool maintenance and spa technicians, this book includes environmentally friendly product resources, along with troubleshooting tips and project checklists that make caring for a pool or spa less costly.

Keep your swimming pool, spa, or hot tub clean and inviting with beautiful sparkling water. Covering all essential maintenance procedures, this easy-to-use guide shows you how to expertly and inexpensively care for your backyard water features. With advice on everything from basic cleaning routines to doing your own repairs, Alan E. Sanderfoot tells you what you need to know about water filtration systems, pumps, motors, heaters, winterizing, and more. Enjoy the pleasures of healthy, crystal-clear water for less money and less trouble! This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

All aspects of pools, spas, and other recreational water containment units are covered in detail.

Keep your swimming pool, spa, or hot tub clean and full of beautiful sparkling water. Covering a variety of essential maintenance procedures, this easy-to-use guide shows you how to expertly and economical care for your favorite backyard water feature. With advice on everything from basic cleaning routines to making your own repairs, Alan E. Sanderfoot guides you through water filtration systems, pumps, motors, heaters, winterizing, and more. Enjoy the pleasures of healthy and crystal clear water all summer long.

Designed to improve pool safety and management, this text addresses the questions and issues facing swimming pool owners/managers. Topics range from water disinfection and first aid to legal liability and spinal injury, with attention to unique pool-related subjects, such as water parks, hot tubs, spas, saunas and steam rooms. There are chapters on management, lifeguarding, first aid (including the implementation of emergency action plans) and pool maintenance. Other information includes decking, pool finishes, fences, lighting and water chemistry, including the use of bromine. Legal aspects of pool management are also covered, using citations from actual law suits.

"Includes information on basic maintenance, water quality, seasonal upkeep, and routine repairs. Provides everything needed to keep water features in good operating condition"--Provided by publisher.