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Pool care insights from the Cusoon team.

Maintenance tips, seasonal guides, and equipment advice designed for pools in Exeter and the Seacoast.

  1. October 9, 2025

    October Close-Down: Avoid the Two Biggest Mistakes

    Winterization is mostly about water balance and removing trapped water.

  2. September 11, 2025

    Pump Noises You Should Not Ignore

    Grinding, whining, and rattling usually mean something is wearing out.

  3. August 14, 2025

    Heat Waves and Chlorine Demand

    Why pools burn through sanitizer in August and what to do about it.

  4. July 17, 2025

    How Often to Clean Your Filter (Sand, Cartridge, DE)

    Intervals are not calendar-based; they are performance-based. Here's how to tell.

  5. June 12, 2025

    Saltwater vs. Chlorine in New England

    What changes (and what does not) when you switch systems up here.

  6. May 8, 2025

    Cloudy Water: The 30-Minute Diagnosis

    A quick triage to separate filtration issues from chemistry issues.

  7. April 10, 2025

    Pool Opening Checklist (New England Edition)

    A practical, no-skipped-steps order of operations for clear water fast.

  8. October 10, 2024

    Late-Season Water Balance (Why September Feels Different)

    Cool nights change how your pool behaves; adjust your routine before you close.

  9. September 12, 2024

    Heater Not Heating? The Quick Troubleshooting Flow

    Most heater calls come down to water flow, sensors, or simple lockouts.

  10. August 15, 2024

    Robot Cleaners: What They Do Well (and What They Don't)

    Robots are great at dirt pickup, not great at replacing circulation and brushing.

  11. July 18, 2024

    Skimmer and Return Bubbles: Finding the Air Leak

    Air in the system can ruin circulation, prime, and filter performance.

  12. June 13, 2024

    Algae Prevention That Actually Works

    Most algae is a circulation problem first and a chemistry problem second.

  13. May 9, 2024

    Stabilizer (CYA): How to Stop Losing Chlorine to Sunlight

    The right stabilizer level protects chlorine without making it ineffective.

  14. March 28, 2024

    pH vs. Alkalinity: The Relationship That Trips Owners Up

    Balance alkalinity first so pH stops bouncing around all season.

  15. October 12, 2023

    Pool Safety Basics That Don't Feel Overbearing

    Barriers, alarms, and habits that reduce risk without ruining the fun.

  16. September 14, 2023

    Variable-Speed Pumps: The Setups That Save Money

    A VS pump only saves money if it is programmed around your pool's real needs.

  17. August 17, 2023

    Backwashing 101: When, How, and How Long

    Stop guessing. Use your clean pressure baseline and backwash with purpose.

  18. July 20, 2023

    Rainstorms and Pool Chemistry: What to Check After

    Heavy rain changes pH, dilutes sanitizer, and dumps organics into the water.

  19. April 27, 2023

    Waterline Rings and Stains: Prevention and Removal

    Oils, pollen, and metals can mark your tile line fast. Here's how to stay ahead.

  20. March 30, 2023

    Spring Startup After a Rough Winter

    When you open to murky water, focus on circulation and filtration first.