Above Ground Pool Foam: What Causes It, Why Filter Cleaning Does Not Fix It, and How to Clear It

Above Ground Pool Foam

Above ground pool foam almost always comes down to one thing: something in the water is reducing surface tension enough that air bubbles from the return jets stop popping on their own. In this guide I walk through the three real causes, body oils and sunscreen, low-quality algaecide, and surfactant-heavy pool products, then explain why … Read more

Above Ground Pool Troubleshooting: Why Filtration Does Not Fix Chemistry Problems and What Actually Does

Above Ground Pool Troubleshooting

Above ground pool troubleshooting starts with a diagnosis, not a fix, and most owners skip straight to the fix. Green water, cloudy water, and foam all look like filtration problems because the water looks dirty, but two of those three are chemistry problems that a filter cannot solve on its own. This guide walks through … Read more