Pool Gear Reviews

Researched best-of guides to pool equipment: variable-speed pumps, robotic cleaners, filters, salt systems, test kits, heaters, covers, and chlorine, with picks for every pool and budget.

Best Variable-Speed Pool Pumps

Quiet, efficient pumps that slash energy bills.

Best Robotic Pool Cleaners

Hands-off cleaning for floors, walls, and waterline.

Best Pool Filters

Cartridge, sand, and DE filters compared.

Best Salt Systems

Salt chlorine generators for easier sanitation.

Best Pool Test Kits

Accurate kits for FC, pH, TA, CYA, and more.

Best Pool Heaters

Gas heaters and heat pumps to extend your season.

Best Pool Vacuums

Manual and automatic vacuums for every budget.

Best Pool Covers

Solar, safety, and winter covers that pay off.

Best Pool Chlorine

Tablets, liquid, and granular, and when to use each.

Best Pool Skimmers

Nets, robots, and surface skimmers for debris.

Best Above-Ground Pools

Sturdy, good-value pools for a first setup.

Best Pool Shock

Cal-hypo, dichlor, and liquid shock picks.

Pool Care & Maintenance Planner

9 printable worksheets to log your water tests, track chemical dosing, and stay on a weekly and seasonal maintenance schedule.

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