Practical articles for pool owners on skimming, water testing and choosing the right equipment.
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Filtration & Circulation · Archive date: · 3 min read
Set the pool pump timer by matching the current time, choosing run windows, and checking the override. Always turn off power first and follow the manual.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Troubleshooting · Archive date: · 3 min read
Brush algae loose, vacuum the debris, clean the skimmer and filter, and keep circulation strong. If green growth returns, check water balance and call a pro.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Water Chemistry · Archive date: · 3 min read
There is no universal dose. Test your pool water first, then follow the pH Down label and your pool manual, circulate, and retest before adding more.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read
Start by confirming the pool is really losing water, then inspect the liner, seams, fittings, and equipment methodically. Stop and call a pro if plumbing or electrical issues appear.
Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.
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.