Notes from the deep end

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

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Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read

What to Do When Heavy Debris Overwhelms the Pool Skimmer Basket

When a skimmer basket fills with leaves and twigs, stop the pump, clear it safely, remove surface debris, and check for clogs before restarting.

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

Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read

How to Keep Pool Debris from Clogging the Vacuum Line

Keep your pool vacuum hose clear by removing loose debris first, checking suction-side parts with the pump off, and vacuuming in a steady sequence.

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

Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read

How to Remove Hair and Lint from the Pool Surface

Use a fine skimmer net, keep the pool clean with regular basket and filter checks, and fix circulation issues before fine debris builds up.

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