Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
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Seasonal Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
A solar cover warms pool water gradually, not instantly. Its biggest job is usually retaining heat overnight, so the pool stays warmer with less energy loss.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Seasonal Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
Drain only to the winter water level your pool manual recommends—usually below the skimmer and plumbing, but not so low that the liner loses support.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.