Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
29 articles
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
Most swimming pool liners are made of flexible vinyl, usually PVC-based, and may include a polyester scrim for strength, shape retention, and waterproofing.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
The best pool deck paint is a coating made for your deck material, outdoor sun, and wet foot traffic, with prep and cure times that follow the label.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
The best way to skim a choppy pool is to reduce the disturbance, work with the wind, use short passes, and keep baskets clear with the pump off.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimmer Equipment · Archive date: · 3 min read
Prevent leaf bypass by keeping the water level right, checking basket fit, freeing the weir door, and balancing flow before debris reaches the pump.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
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.