The Ultimate Guide to Pool Maintenance, Third Edition
, by Tamminen, TerryNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780071470179 | 0071470174
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 4/13/2007
There are more than 10 million site-built pools and spas in the United States aloneNew to this edition: new illustrations, more information on chlorine alternatives, a section on saltwater pools and their maintenance, and expanded coverage of spasAll data and measurements are in both English standard and metric dimensions for international usageEach task is given a rating of "Easy," "Advanced," or "Pro" to help readers decide whether to call in a professional
Terry Tamminen is a leading expert on pools and spas, serving as technical advisor on a variety of water chemistry and pool technology projects for over 25 years, and as owner/operator of a pool/spa service business in California. He is the founder of the Santa Monica Bay Keeper and the San Diego Bay Keeper, activist organizations dedicated to preserving and protecting coastal resources in California. He is the author of several books, including The Ultimate Guide to Spas and Hot Tubs and Ultimate Guide to Above-Ground Pools published by McGraw-Hill.
Acknowledgments | p. xvii |
Introduction | p. xix |
The Pool and Spa | p. 1 |
How It Works | p. 1 |
How Much Water Does It Hold? | p. 3 |
Square or Rectangular | p. 3 |
Circular | p. 5 |
Kidney or Irregular Shapes | p. 7 |
Parts per Million (ppm) | p. 8 |
Types of Pools and Spas | p. 9 |
Concrete and Plaster | p. 11 |
Vinyl-Lined | p. 12 |
Fiberglass | p. 15 |
Above-Ground Pools | p. 15 |
Wood | p. 19 |
Pool and Spa Design and Construction | p. 20 |
Plans and Permits | p. 21 |
Excavation | p. 21 |
Plumbing | p. 27 |
Steel | p. 27 |
Electrical | p. 28 |
Gunite | p. 28 |
Tile | p. 28 |
Rock, Brick, or Stone | p. 30 |
Coping, Decks, and Expansion Joints | p. 31 |
Equipment Set | p. 32 |
Cleanup | p. 32 |
Plaster | p. 33 |
Start-up | p. 34 |
Basic Plumbing Systems | p. 37 |
Skimmers | p. 37 |
Main Drains | p. 41 |
General Plumbing Guidelines | p. 43 |
PVC Plumbing | p. 47 |
Plumbing Methods | p. 50 |
Copper Plumbing | p. 53 |
Plumbing Methods | p. 53 |
Miscellaneous Plumbing | p. 57 |
Sizing of Plumbing | p. 58 |
Advanced Plumbing Systems | p. 61 |
Manual Three-Port Valves | p. 61 |
Operation | p. 61 |
Construction | p. 63 |
Maintenance and Repair | p. 64 |
Motorized/Automated Three-Port Valve Systems | p. 66 |
Operation | p. 67 |
Construction | p. 67 |
Maintenance and Repair | p. 67 |
Reverse Flow and Heater Plumbing | p. 69 |
Unions | p. 70 |
Gate and Ball Valves | p. 71 |
Check Valves | p. 72 |
Solar Heating Systems | p. 76 |
Types of Solar Heating Systems | p. 76 |
Plumbing | p. 78 |
To Solar or Not to Solar? | p. 80 |
Installation | p. 82 |
Maintenance and Repair | p. 85 |
Water Level Controls | p. 85 |
Pumps and Motors | p. 93 |
Overview | p. 93 |
Strainer Pot and Basket | p. 96 |
Volute | p. 97 |
Impeller | p. 98 |
Seal Plate and Adapter Bracket | p. 100 |
Shaft and Shaft Extender | p. 101 |
Seal | p. 102 |
Motor | p. 103 |
Types | p. 104 |
Voltage | p. 105 |
Housing Design | p. 105 |
Ratings | p. 106 |
Nameplate | p. 106 |
Horsepower and Hydraulics Equals Sizing | p. 108 |
Hydraulics | p. 108 |
Sizing | p. 118 |
Maintenance and Repairs | p. 119 |
Strainer Pots | p. 119 |
Gaskets and O-Rings | p. 120 |
Changing a Seal | p. 122 |
Pump and/or Motor Removal and Reinstallation | p. 133 |
New Installation | p. 135 |
Replacing a Pump or Motor | p. 137 |
Troubleshooting Motors | p. 139 |
Priming the Pump | p. 142 |
T-Handles | p. 145 |
Motor Covers | p. 146 |
Submersible Pumps and Motors | p. 146 |
High-Volume Pump-Out Units | p. 146 |
Low-Volume Pumps and Motors | p. 147 |
Cost of Operation | p. 148 |
Booster Pumps and Motors for Spas | p. 148 |
Basic Electricity | p. 149 |
Electrical Terms | p. 149 |
Electrical Theory | p. 150 |
Electrical Panel | p. 152 |
Circuit Breakers | p. 153 |
Wiring | p. 156 |
Gauge and Type | p. 156 |
Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) | p. 157 |
Switches | p. 159 |
Safety | p. 159 |
Testing | p. 161 |
Something Better | p. 163 |
Filters | p. 165 |
Types | p. 165 |
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Filters | p. 165 |
Sand Filters | p. 169 |
Cartridge Filters | p. 173 |
Makes and Models | p. 174 |
Sizing and Selection | p. 174 |
Backwash Valves | p. 179 |
Backwash Hoses | p. 182 |
Pressure Gauges and Air Relief Valves | p. 184 |
Sight Glasses | p. 185 |
Repair and Maintenance | p. 186 |
Installation | p. 186 |
Filter Cleaning and Media Replacement | p. 188 |
Leaks | p. 199 |
Heaters | p. 207 |
Gas-Fueled Heaters | p. 207 |
The Millivolt or Standing Pilot Heater | p. 211 |
The Control Circuit | p. 212 |
Natural versus Propane Gas | p. 221 |
Electric-Fueled Heaters | p. 222 |
Solar-Fueled Heaters | p. 223 |
Heat Pumps | p. 225 |
Oil-Fueled Heaters | p. 227 |
Makes and Models | p. 228 |
Selection | p. 228 |
Sizing | p. 228 |
Cost of Operation | p. 232 |
Installation, Repairs, and Maintenance | p. 233 |
Installation | p. 235 |
Repairs | p. 246 |
Preventive Maintenance | p. 267 |
Additional Equipment | p. 269 |
Time Clocks | p. 269 |
Electromechanical Timers | p. 269 |
Twist Timers | p. 273 |
Electronic Timers | p. 274 |
Repairs | p. 275 |
Remote Controls | p. 277 |
Air Switches | p. 278 |
Troubleshooting | p. 280 |
Wireless Remote Control | p. 281 |
Hardwired Remote Control | p. 283 |
Flow Meters | p. 289 |
Diving Boards, Slides, Ladders, and Rails | p. 291 |
Diving Boards | p. 291 |
Slides | p. 295 |
Ladders and Rails | p. 297 |
Safety Barriers | p. 298 |
Automatic Pool Cleaners | p. 299 |
Electric Robot | p. 299 |
Booster Pump Systems | p. 300 |
Suction-Side Systems | p. 309 |
Lighting | p. 309 |
Standard 120/240-Volt Lighting | p. 310 |
Low-Voltage Lights | p. 318 |
Fiberoptics | p. 318 |
Covers | p. 320 |
Bubble Solar Covers | p. 320 |
Foam | p. 323 |
Sheet Vinyl | p. 323 |
Electric Covers | p. 324 |
Water Chemistry | p. 329 |
Demand and Balance | p. 330 |
Components of Water Chemistry | p. 331 |
Sanitizers | p. 331 |
pH | p. 347 |
Total Alkalinity | p. 349 |
Hardness | p. 350 |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) | p. 350 |
Cyanuric Acid | p. 351 |
Weather | p. 352 |
Algae | p. 353 |
Forms of Algae | p. 354 |
Algae Elimination Techniques | p. 355 |
Water Testing | p. 362 |
Test Methods | p. 362 |
Chlorine | p. 365 |
pH | p. 367 |
Total Alkalinity | p. 368 |
Hardness | p. 369 |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) | p. 369 |
Heavy Metals | p. 369 |
Cyanuric Acid | p. 370 |
Test Procedures | p. 370 |
Langlier Index | p. 371 |
Water Treatment | p. 373 |
Liquids | p. 373 |
Granulars | p. 374 |
Tabs and Floaters | p. 375 |
Mechanical Delivery Devices | p. 375 |
Salt Chlorine Generators | p. 377 |
Cleaning and Servicing | p. 383 |
Tools | p. 383 |
Telepoles | p. 383 |
Leaf Rake | p. 387 |
Wall Brush | p. 388 |
Vacuum Head and Hose | p. 388 |
Leaf Vacuum and Garden Hose | p. 390 |
Tile Brush and Tile Soap | p. 392 |
Test Kit and Thermometer | p. 393 |
Spa Vacuum | p. 393 |
Pumice Stones | p. 394 |
Pool Cleaning Procedures | p. 394 |
Deck and Cover Cleaning | p. 394 |
Water Level | p. 396 |
Surface Skimming | p. 396 |
Tiles | p. 398 |
Equipment Check | p. 399 |
Vacuuming | p. 400 |
Chemical Testing and Application | p. 408 |
Brushing | p. 408 |
Winterizing | p. 409 |
Temperate Climates | p. 410 |
Colder Climates | p. 410 |
Special Procedures | p. 419 |
Draining a Pool | p. 419 |
Breaking-in New Plaster | p. 423 |
Break-in Step by Step | p. 423 |
Leak Repair | p. 428 |
Leak Detection Made Easy: Four Tests | p. 428 |
Patching and Repairing | p. 432 |
Remodeling Techniques | p. 440 |
Plastering and Replastering | p. 441 |
Fiberglass Coatings | p. 444 |
Inexpensive Pool Face-Lifts: Paint | p. 445 |
Acid Washing | p. 450 |
Remodeling the Deck | p. 456 |
Water Features | p. 459 |
Fountains | p. 459 |
Koi Ponds | p. 460 |
Installing a Koi Pond | p. 464 |
Rockscapes | p. 468 |
Waterfalls and the Vanishing Edge | p. 471 |
Commercial Pools | p. 475 |
Types of Commercial Pools | p. 476 |
Volume Calculations | p. 477 |
Slope Calculations | p. 477 |
Bather Loads | p. 479 |
Bather Displacement | p. 479 |
Commercial Equipment | p. 480 |
Surge Chamber | p. 480 |
Slurry Feeder | p. 481 |
Filter | p. 481 |
Gas Chlorinator | p. 483 |
Chlorine Generators | p. 484 |
High-Capacity Automatic Chlorine Feeders | p. 485 |
The Commercial Equipment Room | p. 487 |
Safety Equipment | p. 487 |
Toss Rings | p. 492 |
Life Hooks | p. 492 |
Thermometers | p. 492 |
Dehumidification of Indoor Commercial Pools | p. 493 |
Health Issues | p. 494 |
50 Things Your Pool or Spa Can Do for Our Environment | p. 499 |
Chemicals | p. 499 |
Energy Conservation | p. 500 |
Water Conservation | p. 502 |
Recycle | p. 503 |
Miscellaneous | p. 504 |
Labor Reference Guide | p. 507 |
Glossary | p. 511 |
Reference Sources and Websites | p. 539 |
Index | p. 545 |
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