With heavy rain predicted to drench much of Australia's east coast over the next few days, many pool owners will welcome the sight of watching water levels rising without the need to drain their tank or draw from mains water supply systems. However, there is a downside, and that is heavily diluted pool chemicals, especially salt and chlorine, and potential damage to filtration and sanitation equipment.
There's no doubt about it – cleaning your swimming pool is a lot more enticing when the sun is shining, the temperature is warm, and the reward is diving into crystal clear water. Now that autumn is well and truly here, the thought of raking up leaves and vacuuming away dirt when it's chilly and [...]
If you’ve ever thought of switching off pool equipment over winter to save money on electricity and chemical costs, think again. Not only will you run the risk of damaging expensive filtration and sanitation systems but can also damage your pool’s interior.
If you own a spa and live in an area that's still experiencing unseasonably warm weather, then you're likely rejoicing at the news that this long, humid spell might finally be coming to end. Cooler conditions mean dusting off the spa cover and enjoying all the benefits that come from immersing yourself in soothing, bubbling warm water.
While many Aussies were lucky to grow up with a pool in their backyard, there are plenty more who did not. So, for people who have moved into a new home with an existing pool, or have just installed one on their property, the thought of maintaining a pool for the first time can seem daunting.
Watching the footage of ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie’s destruction has certainly been heartbreaking, and our thoughts are with the thousands of people affected by the devastating floods and heavy rains across Queensland and northern New South Wales. If you live in these areas and own a swimming pool, chances are you’re now faced with water that’s [...]
Autumn is here and that usually means putting a blanket on the bed, bringing warm clothes out of storage, and making some adjustments to our pool care regime. While it still might be warm enough to swim in your part of the world, now is the time to think about ‘winterising’ your pool.
As the nights get longer and the days get cooler, it’s easy to put pool maintenance to the back of your mind – especially when your pool is located out of sight at the bottom of your backyard. We understand that not everyone has spare time to maintain their pool, or drive to their local [...]
The founder of modern medicine, Hippocrates, first coined the word “thalassotherapy” to describe the therapeutic effects of saltwater. Like his fellow Greeks, the famed physician knew all about the health benefits of this mineral-rich water, regularly bathing in man-made pools filled with salty seawater. Today, you’ll find plenty of scientific and anecdotal stories about salt [...]
Did you know that on a sunny day, up to 95 per cent of a pool’s chlorine can be lost into the atmosphere in as little as three and a half hours? That's because hot weather heats up swimming pool water where it then increases evaporation, depletes chlorine levels and messes with pH levels – all of which creates the perfect environment for algae and bacteria to grow.
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