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.

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

*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.

Swimming pools offer a controlled environment in which to exercise, and they can also provide hours of fun and recreation. But installing and maintaining a swimming pool can be a daunting task. In A Guide to Swimming Pool Maintenance and Filtration Systems, author E T Chan presents fundamental principles in the planning, design, maintenance, and operation of swimming pools, including the sizing of the pool filtration system and the filtration plant room. Illustrated with stories and anecdotes from Chan’s personal experience, this guide offers technical know-how to correctly design and install proper swimming pool filtration systems. He discusses the importance of physics and science in maintaining a healthy pool and provides awareness of general pool health versus swimmer health. Filled with a wealth of practical information, Chan includes diagrams, charts, and graphs to help pool professionals apply their skills. A Guide to Swimming Pool Maintenance and Filtration Systems serves as a manual for those involved in swimming pool design, construction, and maintenance. It contains details covering the required mechanical and electrical engineering as well as the application of swimming pool filtration system designs and analyses—in solving most of the practical and complex problems faced by the professionals in the industry today.

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.