Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
30 articles
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Household bleach can sometimes chlorinate a pool, but only if the label and pool manual allow it. Unscented sodium hypochlorite is the key ingredient to check.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
To lower chlorine in your pool, stop adding sanitizer, keep the water circulating, retest the free chlorine, and let time, sunlight, or dilution do the rest.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
Reduce skimmer clogging by controlling debris sources, improving circulation, and using covers or barriers so leaves and dirt never reach the waterline.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimmer Equipment · Archive date: · 3 min read
Before using a universal skimmer adapter, verify fit, hose size, and skimmer condition. Poor matches cause leaks, weak suction, and cleaner issues.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Scale-prone pool water often shows rising pH, hard water, white crust, rough surfaces, and cloudy deposits before visible scale buildup starts.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read
Start with the skimmer basket and throat, then judge whether the blockage is deeper in the suction line. Hidden clogs need a qualified pool professional.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Maintain pool pH by testing regularly, keeping the water circulating, and making careful, label-directed adjustments before small changes become bigger water problems.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
To raise free chlorine in a pool, test first, restore circulation, remove debris, and then add chlorine exactly as the product label and equipment manual direct.
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 right amount of soda ash depends on your pool volume and current pH. Test first, follow the label, circulate the water, and retest before adding more.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
To shock a saltwater pool, first clean and test the water, then use only the shock product’s label directions, keep circulation running, and stay out until it is safe.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
Vacuuming an inground pool is easiest when you brush first, prime the hose correctly, move slowly, and keep the skimmer, filter, and pump in good working order.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 24, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
Learn the safest order for post-storm pool cleanup: check hazards, remove leaves and grit, protect the filter, and know when to call a pro.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.