"AquaTech" provides easy-to-understand explanations of the key elements of pool care and gives the reader the practical knowledge to handle both day-to-day operations and troubleshooting situations. Over 150 full-colour photos and 19 detailed illustrations offer a visual depiction of commercial pool care procedures. Special "best practices tables" throughout the book highlight proven ideas for diagnosing, preventing and solving common pool care troubles such as inadequate circulation or filtration, disruptions in sanitation levels, damage caused by unbalanced water and pool workplace safety concerns.With "AquaTech" the reader will learn how swimming pool circulation, filtration and disinfection systems function to provide clear, clean and warm water and how to maintain water quality through proper testing and monitoring and make evaluations and adjustments to diagnose and solve common water problems.It also covers how to prevent the spread of recreational water illnesses and pathogens (bloodborne, contact and airborne); how to keep the facility attractive through routine, preventive and seasonal maintenance; how to prepare for a competitive event such as a swim meet; how to safeguard a facility in the event of severe weather and important spa and warm water pool operation procedures, safety measures and precautions. Whether maintaining the pool plant systems, taking steps to reduce risk and increase safety, or tracking the condition of the pool water, use "AquaTech" as a handbook to make every day a clean and pleasant day at the pool.

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