Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
5 articles
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
Hook up a pool vacuum by shutting off the pump, filling the hose with water, attaching the head, and connecting to the skimmer or suction port before starting the pump again.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
The best way to heat your pool without a heater is to use solar gain and cut heat loss: cover the water, reduce shade and wind, and maintain circulation.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
A pool heater warms water as it circulates through the system, then sends it back to the pool. The exact process depends on whether the heater is gas, heat pump, or solar.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
Read pool test strips by dipping for the label’s time, then matching each pad to the bottle chart right away in good light. Retest if results look unclear.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
Open an inground pool by removing the cover, clearing debris, restarting circulation, and checking the water and equipment before anyone swims.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.