| Acknowledgments | p. xiii |
| Introduction | p. xv |
| The Above-Ground Pool | p. 1 |
| How It Works | p. 1 |
| How Much Water Does It Hold? | p. 2 |
| Square or Rectangular | p. 2 |
| Circular | p. 4 |
| Irregular Shapes | p. 5 |
| Parts per Million | p. 5 |
| How Is It Made? | p. 7 |
| Above-Ground | p. 9 |
| Onground | p. 18 |
| Installing an Above-Ground Pool | p. 23 |
| Typical Onground (Soft-Sided/Framed) Pool Installation | p. 25 |
| Typical Above-Ground (Rigid-Sided) Pool Installation | p. 40 |
| Basic Above-Ground Pool Plumbing | p. 63 |
| Skimmers | p. 63 |
| Main Drains | p. 66 |
| General Plumbing Guidelines | p. 67 |
| PVC and Flexible PVC Plumbing | p. 71 |
| Plumbing Methods | p. 75 |
| Copper Plumbing | p. 79 |
| Advanced Plumbing Systems | p. 81 |
| Manual Three-Port Valves | p. 81 |
| Operation | p. 81 |
| Construction | p. 83 |
| Maintenance and Repair | p. 83 |
| Unions | p. 85 |
| Gate and Ball Valves | p. 87 |
| Check Valves | p. 88 |
| Solar Heating Systems | p. 90 |
| Types of Solar Heating Systems | p. 90 |
| Plumbing | p. 91 |
| To Solar or Not to Solar? | p. 94 |
| Installation | p. 96 |
| Maintenance and Repair | p. 98 |
| Pumps and Motors | p. 101 |
| How They Work | p. 101 |
| Strainer Pot and Basket | p. 103 |
| Volute | p. 106 |
| Impeller | p. 106 |
| Seal Plate and Adapter Bracket | p. 109 |
| Shaft and Shaft Extender | p. 109 |
| Seal | p. 110 |
| Motor | p. 111 |
| Energy-Efficient Motors | p. 112 |
| Voltage | p. 113 |
| Housing Design | p. 113 |
| Turnover Rate | p. 113 |
| Maintenance and Repairs | p. 114 |
| Pump and Motor Health Checklist | p. 115 |
| Strainer Pots | p. 115 |
| Gaskets and O-Rings | p. 116 |
| Pump and/or Motor Removal and Reinstallation | p. 117 |
| New Installation | p. 119 |
| Replacing a Pump or Motor | p. 120 |
| Troubleshooting Motors | p. 122 |
| Priming the Pump | p. 123 |
| Cost of Operation | p. 128 |
| Filters | p. 131 |
| Types | p. 131 |
| Diatomaceous Earth Filters | p. 131 |
| Sand Filters | p. 135 |
| Cartridge Filters | p. 136 |
| Makes and Models | p. 139 |
| Sizing and Selection | p. 139 |
| Backwash Valves | p. 142 |
| Backwash Hoses | p. 145 |
| Pressure Gauges and Air Relief Valves | p. 146 |
| Repair and Maintenance | p. 147 |
| Installation | p. 147 |
| Filter Cleaning and Media Replacement | p. 149 |
| Skidpacks | p. 161 |
| Heaters | p. 165 |
| Gas-Fueled Heaters | p. 165 |
| The Millivolt or Standing Pilot Heater | p. 167 |
| The Control Circuit | p. 170 |
| Electronic Ignition Heaters | p. 176 |
| Natural versus Propane Gas | p. 177 |
| Solar-Fueled Heaters | p. 178 |
| Makes and Models | p. 179 |
| Selection | p. 180 |
| Cost of Operation | p. 180 |
| Repairs and Maintenance | p. 181 |
| Basic Start-Up Guide | p. 182 |
| Terry's Troubleshooting Tips | p. 184 |
| Preventative Maintenance | p. 191 |
| A Reminder | p. 192 |
| Other Equipment and Options | p. 193 |
| Time Clocks | p. 193 |
| Electromechanical Timers | p. 193 |
| Twist Timers | p. 196 |
| Electronic Timers | p. 197 |
| Repairs | p. 197 |
| Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters | p. 200 |
| Ladders, Slides, Safety Barriers, and Decks | p. 202 |
| Ladders | p. 202 |
| Slides | p. 205 |
| Safety Barriers | p. 206 |
| Decks | p. 208 |
| Toss Rings | p. 208 |
| Thermometers | p. 208 |
| Automatic Pool Cleaners | p. 211 |
| Electric Robot | p. 212 |
| Booster Pump Systems | p. 212 |
| Boosterless Water Pressure Systems | p. 213 |
| Suction-Side Systems | p. 216 |
| To Buy or Not to Buy? | p. 219 |
| Lighting | p. 221 |
| Covers | p. 223 |
| Bubble Solar Covers | p. 223 |
| Dome Covers | p. 228 |
| Liquid Covers | p. 228 |
| Foam | p. 229 |
| Sheet Vinyl | p. 230 |
| Mesh Covers | p. 231 |
| Water Chemistry | p. 233 |
| Demand and Balance | p. 233 |
| Components of Water Chemistry | p. 235 |
| Sanitizers: Chlorine | p. 235 |
| Sanitizers: Chlorine Alternatives | p. 243 |
| pH | p. 247 |
| Total Alkalinity | p. 249 |
| Hardness | p. 249 |
| Total Dissolved Solids | p. 250 |
| Conditioner (Cyanuric Acid) | p. 251 |
| Weather | p. 251 |
| Algae | p. 252 |
| General Algae Elimination Guidelines | p. 253 |
| Algicides | p. 254 |
| Common Water Problems and Cures | p. 256 |
| Cloudy Water | p. 256 |
| Colored Water | p. 257 |
| Scale | p. 258 |
| Eye or Skin Irritation | p. 258 |
| Colored Hair, Nails, or Skin | p. 258 |
| Odors | p. 258 |
| Stains Unique to Vinyl-Lined Pools | p. 259 |
| Water Testing | p. 259 |
| Test Methods | p. 259 |
| Chlorine Testing | p. 261 |
| pH Testing | p. 262 |
| Total Alkalinity Testing | p. 262 |
| Hardness Testing | p. 262 |
| Total Dissolved Solids and Heavy Metals Testing | p. 262 |
| Cyanuric Acid Testing | p. 262 |
| General Test Procedures | p. 263 |
| Water Treatment | p. 264 |
| Liquids | p. 265 |
| Granulars | p. 265 |
| Tabs and Floaters | p. 266 |
| Mechanical Delivery Devices | p. 267 |
| Chemical Safety | p. 269 |
| Cleaning and Servicing | p. 271 |
| Tools | p. 271 |
| Telepoles | p. 271 |
| Leaf Rake | p. 275 |
| Wall Brush | p. 275 |
| Vacuum Head and Hose | p. 276 |
| Leaf Vacuum and Garden Hose | p. 277 |
| Tile Brush and Tile Soap | p. 279 |
| Test Kit and Thermometer | p. 280 |
| Handy Tools | p. 280 |
| Pool Cleaning Procedures | p. 280 |
| Deck and Cover Cleaning | p. 281 |
| Water Level | p. 282 |
| Surface Skimming | p. 282 |
| Cleaning the Waterline | p. 283 |
| Equipment Check | p. 283 |
| Vacuuming | p. 284 |
| Chemical Testing and Application | p. 288 |
| Brushing | p. 289 |
| Cleanup and Closeup | p. 290 |
| Service Schedule | p. 290 |
| Repairing and Winterizing Above-Ground Pools | p. 293 |
| Draining a Pool | p. 293 |
| Leak Repair | p. 296 |
| Leak Detection Made Easy: Four Tests | p. 297 |
| Repairing the Leak | p. 300 |
| Winterizing | p. 303 |
| Temperate Climates | p. 304 |
| Colder Climates | p. 305 |
| Glossary | p. 315 |
| Reference Sources and Websites | p. 331 |
| Index | p. 337 |
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