Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
11 articles
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Total alkalinity rises when pool water picks up bicarbonates, carbonates, or other alkaline substances. Testing and label-guided adjustments help identify the real cause.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
A green swimming pool usually needs more than shock alone: remove debris, brush surfaces, run filtration, test water, and follow the product label.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
High pH is usually not an immediate emergency, but it can irritate swimmers and reduce chlorine effectiveness. Test, clean, and follow the label or manual.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
A clear pool can still lose chlorine fast when hidden contaminants, weak circulation, low CYA, or early algae keep consuming sanitizer behind the scenes.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 4 min read
Maintain a saltwater pool by testing water regularly, keeping circulation strong, cleaning the filter and skimmer safely, and following the salt system manual.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
To raise pool stabilizer, confirm low cyanuric acid, then add a pool stabilizer product per the label and retest after circulation before making more changes.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Pool shock starts working as soon as it circulates, but cleanup time varies. Learn what affects the wait, how to tell if it’s working, and when to swim.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
To raise total alkalinity, test the water first, then use a pool product labeled for alkalinity adjustment and follow the label and equipment manual closely.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 4 min read
Learn the early warning signs of pool water imbalance, what they usually mean, and the safe next steps to restore clear, comfortable water before bigger problems start.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 4 min read
Normal chlorine does not always mean comfortable water. pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, circulation, and combined chlorine can make a pool feel harsh.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 4 min read
Yes. A saltwater pool can still need shock treatment when chlorine drops, algae appears, or debris overloads the water. Test first, follow the label, and keep swimmers out until safe.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.