Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
3 articles
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
TDS builds up from evaporation, fill water, chemicals, swimmers, and debris. Learn the common causes, warning signs, and when to drain or call a pro.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
A major refill can dilute sanitizer and shift pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness. Test, circulate, correct carefully, and retest before anyone swims.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Cloudy water after shocking often means debris, dead algae, or mineral particles are still in the water. Check circulation, filtration, and balance first.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.