Pool words, explained
Clear explanations of common pool terms.
A
Algae
Aquatic plant organisms that can bloom in pool water causing issues.
Alkalinity
It buffers pH changes and stabilizes water chemistry.
B
Backwashing
Cleaning the pool filter by reversing water flow.
C
Calcium Hardness
The amount of calcium dissolved in the pool water.
Chlorine
A chemical used to sanitize and maintain pool water cleanliness.
Cyanuric Acid
A stabilizer that protects chlorine from sunlight degradation.
D
Decking
The material and design surrounding the pool area.
F
Filter
Equipment that removes contaminants from the pool water.
H
Heater
A device used to raise the temperature of the pool water.
P
pH level
A measure of how acidic or basic the pool water is.
Pump
Circulates water through the pool’s filtration system.
S
Saltwater System
A system that converts salt into chlorine for pool sanitation.
Shock Treatment
Using chemicals to quickly raise chlorine levels and clean water.
Skimmer
A device that removes debris from the pool surface.
V
Vacuum
Equipment or process for removing debris from the pool bottom.
Vinyl Liner
Material that lines some pools, providing a watertight surface.
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