Top 15 Pool Terms:

  1. Algae – a common pool problem caused by a buildup of organic matter that can turn the water green.
  2. Chlorine – a chemical used to sanitize pool water and kill harmful bacteria.
  3. pH – a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the pool water.
  4. Total Alkalinity – a measure of the ability of the pool water to resist changes in pH.
  5. Calcium Hardness – a measure of the amount of dissolved calcium in the pool water.
  6. Cyanuric Acid – a chemical used to stabilize chlorine levels in the pool water.
  7. Skimmer – a device that removes debris from the surface of the pool water.
  8. Pump – a device that circulates the pool water through the filtration system.
  9. Filter – a device that removes impurities from the pool water.
  10. Heater – a device that regulates the temperature of the pool water.
  11. Backwash – a process used to clean the filter by reversing the flow of water through it.
  12. Vacuum – a device used to remove debris from the bottom of the pool.
  13. Shock – a process of adding extra chlorine to the pool water to kill bacteria and algae.
  14. Stabilizer – a chemical used to protect the chlorine in the pool water from being degraded by sunlight.
  15. Test kit – a device used to measure the levels of chemicals in the pool water.