A scorching summer is well on the way, and that can play havoc with your pool water’s health. The forecast El Nino event means extremely dry, hot weather is on the way, so pool owners need to be especially vigilant. But there are steps you can take to ensure you and your family can cool off in confidence that there are no nasties lurking in the H2O.
Kids, pools and parties. Fabulous separately. Potentially a big problem together. Summer tends to bring all three into the mix, which can result in a lot of stress for parents and party hosts. But there are several things you can do to keep everyone safe in and around the pool. Swimart’s Australasian manager Chris Fitzmaurice has some tips to ease your mind. “All that’s needed is a healthy attitude towards swim safety,” Chris says. “There are just some key things to remember.”
Every summer, algal blooms in waterways cause headaches for health authorities across Australia. Unfortunately, the high phosphate levels that cause these blooms can also be found in home pools, posing a risk to swimmers even in their own backyards. Last summer some of the highest recorded levels of phosphate were found in pools across the country. The health risks of these blooms should not be underestimated, as the toxins they produce can cause people or animals to become seriously ill, and can even result in death. Another, lesser side-effect of excessive phosphate levels, is rapid chlorine consumption.
Dynamic duo set to pack a punch this summer This dynamic DUO is sure to make a “Kapow” in your pool this swimming season. The Clearwater DUO is a new generation chlorinator from Zodiac that allows the user to cross over between normal pool salt and mineral blended salts. The chlorinator’s software has been designed [...]
The rise, and untimely demise, of the world’s biggest pool toy Rubber Duck is the ultimate pool toy – although at a whopping five storeys high it might have a little trouble fitting into the average backyard pool. This amazing pool toy on steroids is one of several giant floating sculptures designed by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman. [...]
The Franchisees Who Dared to Dream When Andrew and Hollie Morton took over their Swimart Charmhaven franchise nine years ago, little did they dream they would become such a success in the pool supply chain family. All that changed when they were named, not only NSW & ACT Franchisee of the Year at this year’s [...]
Pumping Up a Storm Powerful, flexible and energy efficient – what more could you possibly want from a pool pump? The next generation variable speed Hydrostorm ECO-V 150 pump from Waterco has the lot. Waterco’s most energy efficient pump yet has an 8 star energy rating. The pump has been designed with modern day swimming [...]
Elephants Pool Party In Style When it comes to backyard swimming pools, the best one in Australia is arguably in Mosman, a northern Sydney suburb. There are fabulous views of Sydney’s sparkling harbour, Opera House and bridge, the enormous natural-looking waterfall and a stupendous size. It’s one heck of a place for a pool [...]
Trident robotic pool cleaner paves the way Australians are increasingly concerned about decreasing their environmental footprint, which explains the popularity of the new Trident Eco robotic pool cleaner. Waterco recently unveiled the latest addition to its Trident robotic pool cleaner range and said the public response had been enthusiastic. The Trident Eco robotic pool cleaner [...]
Underwater Windows More translucent than glass, UV resistant, shatterproof and a great insulator – it’s no wonder acrylic pool panels have caught the attention of architects and pool designers around Australia. Acrylic is considered an unusual material in that it serves both optical and structural purposes. Due to its transparency, it is also utilised in [...]
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