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Glossary • Letter T–Z

Pool Glossary - T–Z

An A–Z reference of pool and spa industry terms - chemistry, equipment, construction, water features. Written in plain English by a real Houston pool builder.

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Test Kit
Kit to test pool water. Contains reagents, test strips or DPD tablets.
Total Dissolved Solids
Measured in ppm of all minerals and chemicals in pool water for saturation levels.
Trichlor
Stabilized chlorine tablets. Used to sanitize pool water.
Tile
Builders use this term to refer to whatever material lines the inside vertical rim of the pool and spa at the waterline. Typically the “tile” extends from just under the coping edge downward six inches. It can be ceramic tile, porcelain tile, flagstone, or marble. Since any floating contaminants tend to collect here, a non-porous tile surface works best.
Vac Head
Attached to a pool pole to manually vacuum the pool. Usually hooked up to the skimmer or a dedicated suction line.
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