The Above-Ground Pool Handbook (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Independently Published, 2026
- Softcover
- New
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Paperback. Bought an above-ground pool and suddenly realised you have no idea how to look after it?You are not alone.Many new pool owners expect to fill the pool, add a little chlorine and start swimming. Then the water turns cloudy. The sides feel slippery. The pump stops working properly. Test strips make no sense. Chemicals pile up in the shed-and nobody seems to explain what to do in plain English.The Above-Ground Pool Handbook takes away the guesswork.This complete beginner's guide will walk you through every stage of above-ground pool ownership, from choosing the right location and setting up the frame to testing the water, using pool chemicals safely and fixing common problems.There is no confusing jargon and no assumption that you already know what you are doing.Every process is explained in simple, step-by-step language so you can understand what to do, why it matters and what to check when something goes wrong.Inside, you will learn how to: - Choose the right above-ground pool for your garden and family- Prepare and level the ground correctly- Avoid leaning frames, sinking legs and damaged liners- Assemble, connect and fill your pool safely- Set up your pool pump, hoses and filter- Work out your pool's water volume- Understand chlorine, pH, alkalinity, stabiliser and calcium hardness- Test your pool water accurately- Add pool chemicals safely and in the correct order- Create an easy daily, weekly and monthly pool maintenance routine- Keep the water clean, clear and safe for swimming- Fix weak water flow, air locks and common filter problems- Deal with green pool water, cloudy water, foam, stains and slippery walls- Find and repair common pool leaks- Know when clarifier, shock treatment or algaecide may be useful- Prepare your pool before going on holiday- Close, drain, store or winterise your pool correctly- Reopen your pool confidently next season- Keep children, visitors and pets safer around the waterYou will also find practical checklists, troubleshooting guides, water-care explanations, seasonal advice and answers to the questions first-time pool owners ask most often.Whether you own an inflatable ring pool, steel-frame pool, soft-sided pool, rectangular pool, Bestway pool, Intex pool or another seasonal above-ground swimming pool, this handbook will help you build a simple care routine that works.Stop guessing. Stop adding random chemicals. Stop worrying every time the water changes colour.With the right knowledge, above-ground pool care does not need to be complicated.Read The Above-Ground Pool Handbook and become the calm, confident pool owner your family can rely on. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The Above-Ground Pool Handbook (Paperback)
- Author
- Gemma Oddy
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798187245512
- Series
- Book 1 of 2: The Simple Swimming Pool Care Series
Bought an above-ground pool and suddenly realised you have no idea how to look after it?
You are not alone.
Many new pool owners expect to fill the pool, add a little chlorine and start swimming. Then the water turns cloudy. The sides feel slippery. The pump stops working properly. Test strips make no sense. Chemicals pile up in the shed—and nobody seems to explain what to do in plain English.
The Above-Ground Pool Handbook takes away the guesswork.
This complete beginner’s guide will walk you through every stage of above-ground pool ownership, from choosing the right location and setting up the frame to testing the water, using pool chemicals safely and fixing common problems.
There is no confusing jargon and no assumption that you already know what you are doing.
Every process is explained in simple, step-by-step language so you can understand what to do, why it matters and what to check when something goes wrong.
Inside, you will learn how to:
• Choose the right above-ground pool for your garden and family
• Prepare and level the ground correctly
• Avoid leaning frames, sinking legs and damaged liners
• Assemble, connect and fill your pool safely
• Set up your pool pump, hoses and filter
• Work out your pool’s water volume
• Understand chlorine, pH, alkalinity, stabiliser and calcium hardness
• Test your pool water accurately
• Add pool chemicals safely and in the correct order
• Create an easy daily, weekly and monthly pool maintenance routine
• Keep the water clean, clear and safe for swimming
• Fix weak water flow, air locks and common filter problems
• Deal with green pool water, cloudy water, foam, stains and slippery walls
• Find and repair common pool leaks
• Know when clarifier, shock treatment or algaecide may be useful
• Prepare your pool before going on holiday
• Close, drain, store or winterise your pool correctly
• Reopen your pool confidently next season
• Keep children, visitors and pets safer around the water
You will also find practical checklists, troubleshooting guides, water-care explanations, seasonal advice and answers to the questions first-time pool owners ask most often.
Whether you own an inflatable ring pool, steel-frame pool, soft-sided pool, rectangular pool, Bestway pool, Intex pool or another seasonal above-ground swimming pool, this handbook will help you build a simple care routine that works.
Stop guessing. Stop adding random chemicals. Stop worrying every time the water changes colour.
With the right knowledge, above-ground pool care does not need to be complicated.
Read The Above-Ground Pool Handbook and become the calm, confident pool owner your family can rely on.
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