Extend your swim season Bring back the heat None of us want summer to end – we all love relaxing in the sunshine with friends and family, especially if it involves splashing about in the backyard pool with some yummy food and drinks nearby. With the weather still generally sunny even as we move through […]

What are phosphates? All your questions answered Anyone who has owned a pool for a while would have heard of, or even possibly had a nasty run in with phosphates. For those that don’t know, phosphates are essentially a chemical compound that is commonly known as a form of plant food – they form the […]

Flashback: Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games Swimmer Megan Grant tells her story At only 23 years of age, swimmer Megan Grant walked side by side with her fellow athletes as they greeted a large stadium full of supporters at the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Paralympic Games in 2000. The memory ‘feels like a dream’ to Megan […]

Filter me happy Media changes and the benefits for your pool While it’s easy to forget about the media inside the filter when you have your hands full performing maintenance on the rest of the pool, it’s time to create a regular routine that includes this vital piece of equipment. Cleaning out the filter and […]