Pool Leak Tips
It's a simple equation: your pool pump needs a steady supply of water, and the skimmer is one of the main places that water enters the circulation system. When the pool water falls below the skimmer opening, the skimmer can...
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Think about the last heavy rainstorm that rolled through while your pool was already close to full. You may have walked outside afterward and noticed that the water was covering nearly the entire skimmer opening, or even sitting above it,...
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It's not about perfection when you drain a pool for winter closing. It is about putting the water at the right level for your particular pool, cover, plumbing setup, and climate without removing more water than necessary. Drain too little...
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The key is to keep your pool water high enough for the skimmer and pump to work properly, but not so high that surface debris simply floats past the skimmer opening. For most swimming pools, a good everyday target is...
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This is crucial because the weather report for your city does not necessarily describe the conditions at your pool. Fences, walls, trees, rooflines, slopes, shade, reflected heat, and wind corridors can create a small climate that behaves differently from the...
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