Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
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Skimmer Equipment · Archive date: · 3 min read
A cracked or warped skimmer basket can reduce flow, strain the pump, and let debris bypass filtration. Learn the warning signs and when to replace it.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Rain can dilute chlorine, shift pH, and add debris fast. Learn what to check first after heavy rain and when to call a pool professional.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 4 min read
If dirt keeps settling in the same spots after vacuuming, the usual cause is poor circulation, a clogged filter, brushless cleaning, or dead spots in the pool.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
Muriatic acid lowers pool water pH and can reduce total alkalinity, helping restore balance when high pH makes water scale-prone or less comfortable.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
If your pool water has iron, start by confirming the source, cleaning the filter safely, and following label or manual guidance for any treatment you add.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
Choose a pool filter size by matching your pool volume, pump flow rate, and equipment manual. Bigger is not always better if the system cannot handle it.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read
Yes—you can remove algae from a pool without a vacuum by brushing, skimming, cleaning baskets, and keeping filtration running under the manual’s guidance.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
The number of bags depends on the filter’s required sand amount and the bag size you buy. Check the model label or manual before adding filter sand.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
Clean a pool sand filter by turning off the pump, backwashing when pressure rises, rinsing as directed, and checking the manual before any deeper service.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Skimming & Debris · Archive date: · 3 min read
Circling debris usually means the water is forming a dead zone, skimmer draw is weak, or return jets are pushing floating debris away from capture.
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 skimmer basket that floats or pops up often points to low water level, strong suction, trapped air, debris, or a damaged basket, weir, or skimmer seat.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
Fresh fill water can shift pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and sanitizer demand. Follow a safe test order, adjust slowly, and know when to call a pro.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 7, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.