Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
28 articles
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
Choose a robotic pool cleaner by matching it to your pool shape, debris load, and maintenance tolerance. Prioritize easy basket cleaning and manual guidance.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
The amount of sand depends on the exact pool filter model, not just the pool size. Check the tank label or owner’s manual before adding media.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
For many pool owners, yes. A robotic cleaner can reduce manual vacuuming, work independently of the pool filter, and handle routine debris cleanup.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
Use an automatic pool cleaner by matching it to your pool type, preparing the water and baskets first, then running it according to the manual and watching for problems.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Seasonal Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
Winterize a pool sand filter by shutting the system down, draining the tank and plumbing, and protecting it from freeze damage before cold weather arrives.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
A pool pump should run at your system’s clean-filter baseline, not one universal PSI. Compare the gauge to that normal reading and watch for changes in flow.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
Debris in one corner usually points to water circulation, wind, or a weak skimmer. Learn safe checks, quick fixes, and when to call a pro.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimmer Equipment · Archive date: · 3 min read
Use a hand skimmer from open water toward steps and corners with short, controlled strokes to remove debris without scraping pool surfaces.
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.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
Play sand is usually not a safe substitute for pool filter sand. Use only the media your filter manual allows, or you may get poor flow, channeling, or cloudy water.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
Low pool filter pressure usually points to a flow problem upstream of the filter, such as low water level, basket clogs, air leaks, or a pump issue—not a filter that is “too clean.”
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
A DE pool filter traps fine dirt on coated grids inside the filter tank, then is cleaned and recharged after backwashing so water can keep moving freely.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.