Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
9 articles
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Spa-style hot pools need tighter water chemistry control than standard pools. Focus on sanitizer, pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and water clarity.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
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To remove iron stains from a pool floor, first confirm the stain, then clean debris and circulation issues, and only use a label-directed pool stain treatment.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
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High copper in pool water is usually more of a staining and corrosion problem than an immediate health emergency, but it can still signal a source that needs fixing.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
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High phosphates in your pool are usually not a direct danger to swimmers, but they can support algae, cloudiness, and slippery surfaces if maintenance slips.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
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Cloudy pool water can come from poor water balance or a filtration problem. Use a simple check sequence to find the cause and know when to call a pro.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
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Copper stains in a swimming pool usually need a two-part fix: identify the stain, then remove the copper source so the discoloration does not return.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
To reduce phosphates in a swimming pool, remove debris first, keep filtration working well, and use a phosphate remover only if the product label directs it.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
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Constant sanitizing problems usually come from unstable water balance, poor circulation, clogged filtration, or incompatible pool chemicals—not just low chlorine.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Busy swim days, rain, top-offs, and debris can move pH fast. Test more often, support alkalinity, keep circulation strong, and adjust in small steps.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.