80% of pool contamination floats. How skimmers and perimeter gutters remove it, sizing guidance, and dye-testing your circulation.
This guide is part of our Pool Hydraulics & Circulationpillar and is currently being written. Want to be notified when it's published? Drop us a line and we'll send it the day it goes live.
In the meantime, here's the pillar overview that covers the fundamentals:
How to calculate turnover, the code-required targets for pools and spas, and why 4 turnovers gives you 98% filtered water.
The hydraulic math behind selecting, operating, and troubleshooting a pool pump — including how to spot and stop cavitation.
Five entrapment types, VGB-compliant drain covers, dual-drain and SVRS requirements, and the 5-to-7-year replacement cycle.
Schedule 40 vs. 80, CPVC on hot lines, UV protection, freeze slope, and the fittings rules you should never break.
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