Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
30 articles
Skimmer Equipment · Archive date: · 3 min read
Clean skimmer equipment with the pump off, gentle tools, and regular inspection. Remove debris, rinse parts, and replace cracked pieces before they fail.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Very soft pool water can corrode plaster, metal, and heaters. Learn how to confirm it, correct it carefully, and know when to call a pool professional.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care Routines · Archive date: · 3 min read
The right pool water level is usually within the skimmer’s operating range so surface debris is pulled in without starving the pump or flooding skimming action.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
There is no universal gallon amount. The right dose depends on pool volume, chlorine strength, and the product label, so test first and never guess.
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 right sand amount depends on the exact sand filter model, not tank size alone. Check the label or manual first, then use a calculator only to confirm it.
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 sand filter needs the amount listed on the tank label or in the owner’s manual. Correct fill level matters more than guessing by bag count or volume.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
Filter balls can be lighter and easier to handle, but they are not automatically better. The right choice depends on your filter design, manual approval, and maintenance needs.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read
To get rid of algae in an above ground pool, remove debris, brush all surfaces, vacuum loosened growth, and keep the filter running and maintained correctly.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 4 min read
Start with a safe water-level check, then narrow the leak to evaporation, the shell, fittings, skimmer, or plumbing. Simple observations can guide next steps.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
Use a gentle, section-by-section netting method to remove floating debris while leaving settled dirt alone, reducing cloudiness and protecting filtration.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimmer Equipment · Archive date: · 3 min read
Clean, dry, and store skimmer baskets and lids out of sun, pressure, and freezing temperatures to reduce cracking and keep the skimmer working 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
Fast sanitizer loss usually signals high chlorine demand from sunlight, debris, heavy use, poor circulation, or water balance issues—not just a weak feeder.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.