Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
3 articles
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
A stuck skimmer weir door can trap leaves, reduce skimmer suction, and worsen surface debris. Try these safe checks before calling a pool pro.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
Clear fine surface dust by improving circulation, skimming slowly in sections, and keeping baskets and filter paths clear without stirring debris back into the water.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
Leaves in the pump basket usually point to weak skimmer flow, an off water level, a stuck weir door, or a circulation problem that needs closer inspection.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.