Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
3 articles
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
Leaves slip under the skimmer when water level, weak flow, or a stuck weir door disrupts surface skimming. Start with safe, simple checks.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
Clean up a pool party safely by skimming debris, turning off the pump before basket access, and checking the pool water and filter afterward.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
The best way to skim a choppy pool is to reduce the disturbance, work with the wind, use short passes, and keep baskets clear with the pump off.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.