Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
143 articles
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
There is no one-size-fits-all amount of pool shock. Test the water, clean debris first, and follow the product label for your pool size and condition.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
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Test the pool water first, then raise calcium hardness with a pool-safe calcium product labeled for that use. Recheck pH and total alkalinity, and call a pro if water stays aggressive or scale-prone.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
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High phosphates can feed algae and make clear water harder to maintain. Learn the warning signs, what to check first, and when to call a pool professional.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
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Cloudy water, odor, and debris point to different fixes. Learn when your pool needs filtration, oxidation, or both—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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Rain can dilute chlorine, shift pH, and add debris fast. Learn what to check first after heavy rain and when to call a pool professional.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
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Fresh fill water can shift pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and sanitizer demand. Follow a safe test order, adjust slowly, 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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If pool water turns dull after a chemical addition, the cause is often a chemistry shift, fine particles, or weak filtration. Here’s how to check it safely.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
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Don’t go by time alone. Wait until the shock product label allows reentry and your water test shows the sanitizer is back in the safe range.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
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Yes, many chlorine pools can be converted to saltwater, but the change usually means adding a salt chlorination system and checking pool equipment first.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
How long you need to wait depends on the chlorine product, circulation, and test results. Swim only when the label says it is safe and the water is in range.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
If pool chlorine is too high, stop adding sanitizer, keep circulation going, retest the water, and wait to swim until levels return to a safe range.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 4 min read
Protect a vinyl liner by keeping pool water stable: test often, manage pH, alkalinity, chlorine, and calcium hardness, and correct issues early.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.