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.

Alan E. Sanderfoot, author of What Color Is Your Swimming Pool?, is the former editor and associate publisher of AQUA Magazine, the leading trade magazine for the pool and spa industry.

“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