Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
4 articles
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
Grass clippings can cloud pool water, clog skimmers, and strain filtration. Remove them fast, turn off the pump before basket access, and prevent repeat messes.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
Construction dust can cloud pool water and strain equipment. The safest cleanup is to remove debris, protect the filter, and vacuum settled dust slowly.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
Heavy leaf drops and windy weather can clog a pool skimmer fast. Use simple prevention, frequent checks, and safe cleaning to keep water moving.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
If your skimmer pulls water but leaves leaves, bugs, and pollen behind, check water level, basket blockage, the weir door, and circulation before calling a pro.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.