Notes from the deep end
Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
3 articles
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
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
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
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.