The warmer weather might make for a more enjoyable swim, but heat, humidity and long hours of sunshine can help algae grow, which compromises your pool water’s quality and look. “The best defence against algae is chlorine,” says Swimart’s Australasian manager Chris Fitzmaurice. “With ongoing hot weather, pools don’t get the chance to cool down [...]
Get more from your pool this summer with Swimart’s range of S.R.Smith pool slides, diving boards and pool games! Slip and slide Manufactured from high-quality corrosion-resistant material, S.R.Smith slides are engineered to deliver serious fun, season after season! Ranging in size from the Cyclone at just over 4’, to the towering Vortex® that tops out [...]
As the kids start their summer school holidays, now’s the time to talk to them about how to keep safe in and around your swimming pool. “Water is only safe when you’re watching,” says Royal Life Saving Society – NSW CEO Michael Ilinsky. “Distractions like answering the phone, attending to another child, or ducking inside [...]
Plants enhance any pool area by bringing colour, texture, shade and privacy, and softening hard surfaces like concrete pavers and timber decks. However, exposure to long hours of sunlight, heat-intensifying surroundings, water treatment chemicals and salt that come with a poolside habitat can be tough on many species.
These popular pool party games will keep your kids and their friends active, happy and entertained for hours! Whether you’re throwing a birthday party, hosting an after-school play date, or getting friends and family over for a pool-side barbie, Swimart’s top 10 pool party games are the perfect way to keep everyone happy – [...]
The weather is warming up around the country and before we know it, summer (and school holidays) will be on here. While many of us have kept up our maintenance routine over winter to keep the water clean and clear, we probably haven't given much consideration to the equipment we rely to keep the pool area safe – the fence, gate and latch, to name a few.
With winter well and truly set in, it's safe to say a lot of swimming pools around Australia are looking a little neglected. Prolonged periods of rain in some parts of the country have turned pool water from blue to grey, while mould and mildew is starting to invade pools which haven't been vacuumed since they were last used.
Maintaining sanitation and filtration equipment is an important yet often overlooked part of owning a pool and acting quickly when you suspect a problem is crucial. The good news is that you don't need to be a professional Swimart technician to know when something might need to be repaired or replaced. In fact, your senses will alert you of a possible problem – you just need to heed the warning signs.
Your swimming pool pump, filter and chlorinator work hard to keep your water looking fresh and clean – usually out of sight down the back of the property in the pump house. For water that sparkles, they need to be in optimum working condition but with most things in life, wear and tear reduces their efficiency and what can't be repaired needs to be replaced.
You regularly maintain your swimming pool to make sure the water is crystal clear and healthy to swim in. But without rhythm or reason, you wake up one morning to find it has suddenly turned dull and cloudy. Sound familiar? Well, you're not alone. It's a surprisingly common occurrence that is caused by a number of factors, which sometimes makes it tricky to detect and treat.
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