Terry Tamminen
IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT GETTING
A HOT TUB OR SPA -- OR ALREADY OWN ONE -- THIS
GUIDE IS THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU CAN MAKE
There's no greater luxury than relaxing in your own hot tub or spa. If
you'd like to take the plunge with confidence—and not get soaked—let
Terry Tamminen, "poolman to the stars," show you how to do it yourself
and save thousands.
Terry helps you select, purchase, install, repair, maintain, and
upgrade all types of spas and hot tubs. You get parts and tools lists,
tricks of the trade for each procedure, and a difficulty rating to
help you decide if it's time to call a professional.
Invite the neighbors to enjoy your new spa or hot tub!
- Selecting the right spa or hot
tub (from over a dozen types) for your site, budget, and
individual needs
- Realistic cost estimates
- Easy-to-understand,
photo-illustrated installation and repair guides
Simple-to-build decks and enclosures for added enjoyment,
privacy, and value
- Heating inexpensively and heater
repair
- Automatic cleaning
- Water chemistry made easy
- Winterizing
- Sources of cost-saving generic
parts
- And more!
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Contents:
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Spa and Hot Tub
Chapter 2: Plumbing Systems
Chapter 3: Pumps and Motors
Chapter 4: Filters
Chapter 5: Heaters
Chapter 6: Additional Equipment
Chapter 7: Water Chemistry
Chapter 8: Cleaning and Servicing
Chapter 9: Special Procedures
GLOSSARY
REFERENCE SOURCES
INDEX
About the
Author:
Terry Tamminen is a leading expert on pools and spas. The
owner/operator of a Malibu, California, pool/spa service business with
a star-studded clientele, he has provided technical advice on
large-scale water chemistry and pool technology projects for over 25
years.
With Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Mr. Tamminen founded numerous
Waterkeeper programs to protect our nation's rivers and coastlines. He
currently serves as Secretary of the California Environmental
Protection Agency and is also author of
The Ultimate Pool Maintenance
Manual and The Ultimate Guide to Above-Ground Pools, both published by
McGraw-Hill.
Softcover
320 Pages