Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
30 articles
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read
No suction at the skimmer usually comes from low water, a clogged basket, a stuck weir, a closed valve, or loss of prime. Start with safe, simple checks.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
Plan a pool deck as a freestanding, code-compliant structure that leaves access for maintenance, supports safe entry, and follows the pool manual and local rules.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Pool shock can raise pH, but not every product does. The effect depends on the chemistry, so test before and after, then follow the label and manual.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Cyanuric acid rises mainly from stabilized chlorine products. To raise a low CYA level safely, identify the product first, test often, and follow label directions.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Pool chemicals help sanitize water, balance pH, control algae, and protect surfaces and equipment. Test first, then follow your pool manual and product labels.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
The practical way to lower cyanuric acid (CYA) is to replace some pool water with fresh water, then retest. There is no simple additive fix.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.