Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
5 articles
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
Regular sand is usually not a safe substitute for pool filter sand. The safest choice is to follow the filter manual and use the media the manufacturer specifies.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
To close an inground pool with a sand filter, clean the water, turn off the pump safely, drain and protect the filter and lines, then cover the pool for winter.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
You can often reduce a neighbor’s pool pump noise with barriers, distance, and better timing, but first identify the sound and avoid touching their equipment.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
Your pool filter should match its normal clean reading, not a universal PSI number. Watch the pressure gauge for a rise of about 8–10 psi, then clean or backwash.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
Yes—most pool filter sand is silica sand, but the correct media depends on your filter model. Always check the manual before replacing sand or opening equipment.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.