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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The Spa and Hot Tub | |
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| How It Works | |
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| How Much Water Does It Hold? | |
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| Square or Rectangular | |
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| Circular | |
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| How Is It Made? | |
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| Concrete and Plaster | |
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| Fiberglass and Acrylic | |
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| Soft-Sided | |
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| Wood | |
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| Aluminum Shell, Vinyl-Lined | |
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| Stainless Steel | |
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| Jetted Bathtubs | |
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| The Rest | |
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| Selecting a Spa or Hot Tub | |
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| Location | |
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| The Shell | |
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| The Plumbing | |
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| The Cost | |
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| Plumbing Systems | |
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| Skimmers | |
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| Main Drains | |
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| General Plumbing Guidelines | |
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| PVC Plumbing | |
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| Plumbing Methods | |
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| Manual Three-Port Valves | |
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| Construction | |
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| Maintenance and Repair | |
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| Motorized/Automated Three-Port Valve Systems | |
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| Installation | |
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| Unions | |
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| Gate and Ball Valves | |
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| Check Valves | |
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| Pumps and Motors | |
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| Overview | |
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| Strainer Pot and Basket | |
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| Volute | |
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| Impeller | |
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| Seal Plate and Adapter Bracket | |
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| Seal | |
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| Motor | |
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| Choosing the Right Pump and Motor | |
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| Turnover Rate | |
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| Booster Pumps | |
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| Maintenance and Repairs | |
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| Strainer Pots | |
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| Gaskets and O-Rings | |
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| Pump and/or Motor Removal and Reinstallation | |
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| Troubleshooting Pumps and Motors | |
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| Priming the Pump | |
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| Cost of Operation | |
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| Filters | |
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| Filter Types | |
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| Cartridge Filters | |
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| Other Filter Types | |
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| Filter Components | |
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| Pressure Gauges and Air Relief Valves | |
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| Backwash Valves | |
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| Makes and Models | |
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| Sizing and Selection | |
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| Repairs and Maintenance | |
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| Filter Cleaning and Cartridge Replacement | |
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| Replacing a Cartridge Filter Unit | |
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| Leak Repairs | |
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| Heaters | |
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| Gas-Fueled Heaters | |
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| The Millivolt/Standing Pilot Heater | |
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| The Electronic Ignition Heater | |
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| The Control Circuit | |
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| Natural versus Propane Gas | |
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| Electric-Fueled Heaters | |
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| Heater Selection and Sizing | |
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| Cost of Operation | |
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| Heater Installation and Repair | |
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| Installation | |
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| Basic Start-up Guide | |
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| Terry's Troubleshooting Tips | |
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| Repairs | |
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| Solar-Fueled Heaters | |
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| To Solar or Not to Solar? | |
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| Installations | |
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| Maintenance and Repair | |
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| Automation and Optional Equipment | |
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| Time Clocks | |
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| Electromechanical Timers | |
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| Twist Timers | |
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| Repairs | |
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| Spa Automation and Remote Controls | |
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| Air Switches | |
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| Wireless and Hardwired Remote Controls | |
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| Automated Controls | |
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| Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter | |
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| Lighting | |
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| Standard 120/240-Volt Lighting Fixtures | |
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| Fiber Optic Lights | |
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| Solar-Powered Spa Lighting | |
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| Air Blowers | |
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| Installation | |
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| Blower Repairs | |
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| Skid Packs | |
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| Unique Spa Accessories | |
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| Audio and Video Systems | |
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| Steps, Rails, and Seating Accessories | |
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| Neck and Booster Seat Pillows | |
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| Sun Shades and Gazebos | |
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| Sprays | |
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| Thermometers | |
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| Scents | |
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| Safety Signs | |
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| Covers | |
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| Bubble Solar Covers | |
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| Foam | |
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| Custom Covers | |
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| Safety Barriers | |
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| Water Chemistry | |
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| Sanitizers | |
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| Chlorine | |
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| Bromine | |
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| Biguanicides | |
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| Ultraviolet (UV) Light | |
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| Ozone | |
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| pH | |
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| Total Alkalinity | |
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| Hardness | |
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| Total Dissolved Solids | |
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| Algae | |
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| Algae Elimination Techniques | |
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| General Algae Elimination Procedure | |
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| Special Algae Fighting Procedure | |
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| Water Testing | |
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| Testing Methods | |
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| Testing for Each Water Quality Parameter | |
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| Application of Chemicals to Spa Water | |
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| Liquids | |
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| Granular Products | |
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| Tabs and Floaters | |
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| Mechanical Delivery Devices | |
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| Cleaning and Servicing | |
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| Tools of the Trade | |
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| Telepole | |
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| Leaf Rake | |
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| Wall Brush | |
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| Vacuum Head and Hose | |
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| Spa Vacuum | |
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| Tile Brush and Tile Soap | |
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| Test Kit | |
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| Pumice Stones | |
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| Spa Cleaning Procedure | |
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| Winterizing | |
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| Winterizing the Spa | |
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| Installation and Special Repairs | |
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| Installing a Spa | |
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| The Shell | |
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| The Plumbing | |
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| The Equipment | |
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| Spa Installation: Step by Step | |
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| Draining a Spa or Hot Tub | |
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| Repairs and Remodeling | |
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| Spa Leak Repair | |
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| Repairing Leaks | |
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| Spa Remodeling | |
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| Hot Tubs | |
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| Installation | |
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| Break-in | |
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| Repairs | |
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| Cleaning and Maintenance | |
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| Commercial Spas | |
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| Health Issues | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Spa and Hot Tub Resource Guide | |
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| Index | |