Notes from the deep end

Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.

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Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read

How to Find a Pool Skimmer Leak and Choose the Right Repair

Learn how to tell whether your pool skimmer is leaking, inspect the gasket and faceplate safely, and decide when a simple repair is enough—or when to call a pro.

Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.

Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read

How to Clear a Cloudy Above-Ground Pool

Cloudy above-ground pool water usually improves when you improve circulation, clean the filter, and test the water before adding anything else.

Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.