Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
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Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
A small above-ground pool liner hole can often be patched with the right vinyl kit if the damage is minor, the surface is prepared, and the liner is still sound.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
Usually not. A pool liner is flexible vinyl, so paint tends to peel, crack, or wear off. Safer fixes depend on whether the problem is fading, staining, or a leak.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
EC in pool water testing means electrical conductivity, a reading that shows how well water carries current and can hint at dissolved material without replacing routine water tests.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
Set your pool heater to the lowest temperature that still feels comfortable for your swimmers, then fine-tune it gradually for weather, use, and energy savings.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.