Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
30 articles
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
Learn a safe, step-by-step way to prime a pool pump after maintenance, restore circulation, avoid common mistakes, and know when to call a pro.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
To increase pool pump pressure, focus on restoring normal water flow: clean baskets, service the pool filter, correct low water level, and check for blockages.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
To clean a DE pool filter, shut off the pump, relieve pressure, open the tank, rinse the DE filter grids, inspect for damage, and reassemble it per the manual.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
A safe pool pump installation means turning off power, placing the pump on a stable level base, connecting plumbing per the manual, and checking for leaks before startup.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
The safest way to soften pool water is to confirm calcium hardness, remove scale, and reduce hard-water topping off or refill sources instead of guessing with chemicals.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
To clean a Hayward pool filter, shut off the pump first, then service the filter by type—cartridge, sand, or DE—using your manual and pressure gauge.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.