The backyard pool has come a long way since the first pool constructed with baked bricks sealed with natural tar made by the ancient Indus Valley civilization. Now in the 21st century, pools have evolved beyond their practical purpose and are now seen as an aesthetic as well as useful feature of the modern home.
Shocking treatment Shock your pool into good health Shock treating, also known as shocking, a swimming pool refers to the addition of anything to the water that will remove or destroy ammonia and nitrogen compounds by oxidation. Shocking your pool regularly helps rid the pool of organic and inorganic wastes (referred to as chloramines), such [...]
On 16 March, Swimart Currimundi on Queensland's Sunshine Coast underwent a new look as the staff shaved and coloured their hair in support of the World's Greatest Shave. In doing so, they raised $1500 for the Leukemia Foundation.
Next generation MultiCyclone The pool industry's answer to the Dyson vacuum cleaner! Zero backwashing, easy installation, maximised hydraulic efficiency, massive water and energy savings: welcome to the world of MultiCyclone Ultra. A revolution in pool filtration, MultiCyclone Ultra combines centrifugal and cartridge filtration into one streamline housing, creating an ultra compact filtration system that can [...]
Enjoy your pool and spa beyond summer Although autumn is here and winter just a couple of months away, it's still possible to enjoy your pool and spa beyond the summer months with the addition of pool heating. "Most pool water naturally hovers around 18 to 20 degrees Celsius, but most people prefer the water [...]
"It's easy to disregard pool care when the weather cools down, but it won't thank you if you let things slide too far," says Chris Fitzmaurice, Swimart's national manager. "Neglected pools can quickly lose their sparkle and hygiene.
How to prevent this blooming problem in your pool!
Cover up! It's good for your hip pocket and the environment With winter only weeks away, it's a good idea to think about a pool cover or blanket for your pool - and there are many reasons why. Simply put, pool covers are an effective way of keeping your pool clean and reducing operating costs. [...]
When medicinal mineral springs were discovered in the town of Spa, Belgium, back in the fourteenth century, no-one could have predicted then the array of luxury modern-day spas available now.
The Indian city of Borivali, Mumbai may soon be setting a 'trend', with planning underway on two 37-storey skyscrapers with swimming pools in place of balconies. Some have called it genius, many others an architectural nightmare (or an accident waiting to happen).
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