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What Color Is Your Swimming Pool? : The Guide to Trouble-Free Pool Maintenance by Alan Sanderfoot and John M. O'Keefe (1998, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherStorey Publishing

ISBN-101580170366

ISBN-139781580170369

eBay Product ID (ePID)1118748

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleWhat Color Is Your Swimming Pool? : the Guide to Trouble-Free Pool Maintenance

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1998

TopicOutdoor & Recreational Areas, Healthy Living, Equipment, Appliances & Supplies

IllustratorYes

GenreHouse & Home, Health & Fitness

AuthorAlan Sanderfoot, John M. O'keefe

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight13 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN97-051750

Reviews"Since I had an in-ground swimming pool installed last spring [John] O'Keefe's book has been my maintenance bible." - Newsday "O'Keefe does an excellent job of organizing subjects so that even a pool novice like me can find the solution to a problem." - Newsday "O'Keefe provides an excellent glossary, chapters on energy conservation and pool safety, and even a chapter on maintaining hot tubs and spas." - Newsday "I'd recommend O'Keefe's book to both owners of above-ground and in-ground pools, and to those thinking about purchasing a pool." - Newsday "...this is a something-for-everyone type of manual." - Newsday, "Since I had an in-ground swimming pool installed last spring [John] O'Keefe's book has been my maintenance bible." - Newsday "O'Keefe does an excellent job of organizing subjects so that even a pool novice like me can find the solution to a problem." - Newsday "O'Keefe provides an excellent glossary, chapters on energy conservation and pool safety, and even a chapter on maintaining hot tubs and spas." - Newsday "I'd recommend O'Keefe's book to both owners of above-ground and in-ground pools, and to those thinking about purchasing a pool." - Newsday "...this is a something-for-everyone type of manual." - Newsday

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal690/.8962/0288

Table Of ContentAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Basic Pool Types and Construction 2. Water 3. Water Treatment 4. Filtration Systems 5. Pumps and Motors 6. Pool Heaters 7. Pool Covers 8. Pool Cleaning 9. Pool Accessories 10. Winterizing the Pool 11. Opening Up the Pool 12. Pool Face-Lifts 13. Pool Repairs to Do Yourself 14. Pool Safety 15. Hot Tubs and Spas Appendix Glossary IndeX

SynopsisClean, healthful, sparkling water - that's what a backyard swimming pool is all about. Professional pool maintenance crews can keep a swimming pool clean and its water crystal clear, but they cost a small fortune. Yet many pool owners who try the do-it-yourself approach find themselves plagued by a host of troubles. Cloudy water. Algae sprouting on the pool's walls and bottom. Pumps, pipes, and other equipment that corrode and deteriorate at an alarming rate. Funky odors.That's where WHAT COLOR IS YOUR SWIMMING POOL? steps in. This classic time-tested resource for pool owners is back in a completely rewritten edition and with a new author. Alan E. Sanderfoot has updated the text to spotlight the latest swimming pool technology and has greatly expanded the range of information about hot tubs and spas. This easy-to-use, easy-to-understand resource teaches pool owners everything they need to know about keeping a pool or spa beautiful and healthful. Sanderfoot starts with basics: water treatment and filtration systems. Then he moves on to the nitty gritty of how to select and care for filters, pumps, motors, and heaters. He explains the best way to clean a pool, how to make minor repairs yourself, and what to look for in pool covers and such pool accessories as automatic water monitors. You'll find step-by-step directions for winterizing a pool, and for opening it up again in the spring. There is even a chapter on inexpensive things the owner can do to give the pool a face-lift. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR SWIMMING POOL? demonstrates how a little investment of time throughout the swimming pool season can prevent major problems and expenses down the road., 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.

LC Classification NumberTH4763.O39 1998