Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
4 articles
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Hot weather speeds up chlorine loss, evaporation, and pH drift. Keep pool water stable with frequent testing, strong circulation, and careful top-offs.
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 saltwater pool makes chlorine, but it does not control pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, or stabilizer. Regular testing protects water and equipment.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
If your pool has no skimmer, add stabilizer only by a label-approved method. Turn off the pump, use PPE, and call a pro if directions are unclear.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Pool test strips are useful for quick water checks, but old strips, bad storage, poor timing, and confusing water conditions can make results unsafe to trust.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.