Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
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Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
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.
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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.
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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.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
High phosphate levels in a pool usually come from leaves, dirt, fertilizer runoff, pollen, and top-off water. The key is finding the source and reducing it safely.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
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Storm runoff and pollen can strain pool water, dilute chlorine, and upset pH. Learn what to check first, what not to do, and 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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ORP and other electronic readings are best used as trend indicators. Learn how to compare them with chlorine, pH, and water conditions safely.
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 chlorine changes by morning, confirm the test, review bather load, rain, circulation, and equipment, then get help before overcorrecting.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Use a phosphate test kit or a pool store water test to check phosphates in your pool. Take a clean sample, follow the label, and confirm unclear results.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.