The Ultimate Guide to Spas and Hot Tubs : Troubleshooting and Tricks of the Trade (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Nature designed the first therapeutic spa, and for thousands of years, humans and animals alike have enjoyed the benefits of hot, bubbling water..." (more)
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Product Description

If you are thinking about getting a hot tub or spa - or already own one - here 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! This title helps you with: selecting the right spa or hot tub (from over a dozen types) for your site, budget, and individual needs; and, realistic cost estimates. It features: easy-to-understand, photo-illustrated installation and repair guides; and, simple-to-build decks and enclosures for added enjoyment, privacy, and value. It offers information on: heating inexpensively and heater repair; automatic cleaning; water chemistry made easy; winterizing sources of cost-saving generic parts; and, more!

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IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT GETTING A HOT TUB OR SPA -- OR ALREADY OWN ONE -- HERE 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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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (May 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071439218
• ISBN-13: 978-0071439213
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #612,580 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money on this one, November 15, 2005

By	J. Mcpherson (Cambria, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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If you are looking for info on Spas and Hot Tubs, don't buy this book.
Most of the info and photos are for Pools and the info on pools is outdated. The only time you see spas explained is when they are part of a pool!
This looks like a 1970's book on Pools reprinted with a new cover showing spas. I was looking for info on Portable spa heaters and pumps. The book goes into great detail on gas!!! fired water heaters, and concrete???? spas!!!!
For all of you Portable spa owners.......beware!!!!!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Useful for maintenance, not for purchase of a spa, August 24, 2006

By	Alex - See all my reviews

This is helpful to understand the operations and "guts" of a hottub/spa, but not helpful in making decisions on which brand or type to buy initially. Once you have one, it is helpful in doing repairs yourself, and optimally maintaining it.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and understand. It answered all my questions., June 16, 2006

By	John C. Cronin (Sacramento, California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I own all of Tamminen's excellent pool and spa books. While I'm not a pool professional, I am a do-it-yourself person. Any question I have about installation, maintenance, and upkeep, I find the answers in Tamminen's books. I recommend this book to anyone with a spa or a hot tub. You'll find what you're looking for every time.