Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
30 articles
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
Fine dirt often slips past the skimmer when circulation is weak or the filter is overloaded. A careful cleanup sequence usually restores clear water.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimmer Equipment · Archive date: · 3 min read
A standard skimmer lid suits light residential use, while a heavy-duty pool skimmer lid handles more foot traffic, impact, and weather exposure.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Raise calcium hardness in small steps, test the whole water balance, and retest after circulation so you avoid scale, cloudy water, and overshooting your target.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
Weak water flow, noisy operation, air bubbles, and a basket full of debris are common signs your pool pump basket needs attention.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
Run your pool pump long enough to keep water filtered and circulating. The right run time depends on pool use, weather, debris load, and equipment condition.
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 pool pump often lasts several years, but lifespan depends on maintenance, runtime, debris load, and whether the motor, seal, and filter stay in good shape.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.