Smarter pools, safer water.

Circulation, Filtration, and Chemistry—made practical for pool pros.

Explore the Three Pillars Word of the Day

Short, punchy reels that make complex pool topics click.

Pillar 1

Circulation

Move water where it matters. Verify flow, reduce dead spots, and design for turnover that actually turns over.

Pillar 2

Filtration

Clarity is a performance spec. Understand filter loading, media choices, and how hydraulics impact turbidity removal.

Pillar 3

Chemistry

Right dose, right place, right time. Minimize by-products and keep disinfection effective and predictable.

Who’s behind this?

I’m Steve Barnes—Director of Science & Compliance at AquaStar Pool Products, and a long-time contributor to VGBA and ANSI/PHTA/ICC standards. PoolGeekGuide distills that work into tools you can use.

What to expect next

Lightweight tools, field-ready checklists, and deeper dives—rolled out in phases so you can use them as they ship.

Start with the essentials today. More modules and calculators come next.