Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
28 articles
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
If your pool turns cloudy again soon after cleaning, pressure rises fast, and circulation stays weak, the filter may be too small for the pool’s real demand.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
A salt water pool still needs regular brushing, skimming, filter care, and water testing. Follow the manual, keep the pump running properly, and fix problems early.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
Learn when to vacuum to filter or vacuum to waste, how to set up the hose, and when to backwash your sand filter after cleaning debris.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
For most residential pools, aim for the sanitizer label’s recommended free chlorine range, often around 1 to 3 ppm, and verify it with regular testing.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.