DIY Tips

Summer’s only weeks away, and around the country temperatures are starting to rise. And it’s days like these when there’s nothing more refreshing than cooling down in your pool. With the hotter temperatures and humidity levels starting to climb, a little extra TLC is all that’s required to get it into tip top condition for the busy swimming season.

There's certainly a lot to know when you're a pool and/or spa owner. To make things easier, we give you some vital tips and explain some useful terms.

Spring has sprung and summer is on the horizon, so we've put together a few simple tips to make sure your pool is in pristine condition and ready for the first warm day – without eating into your relaxation time.

With extreme floods impacting communities right across Australia this summer, Swimart is warning owners of flood-affected pools not to empty their pools without first checking with an expert due to the risk of serious damage.

With Australia still experiencing bursts of hot weather, there’s nothing more refreshing than cooling down in your pool. But all this humidity means that a little extra TLC is needed to keep your pool in top condition.

Installing or using a pool cover is a simple and highly effective way of keeping your pool free of garden debris and bugs. But there are numerous other benefits to making sure your pool is covered up when not in use. Pool covers are an essential accessory for any pool and will save you both time and money when it comes to pool maintenance. And using a pool cover is one of the best ways of preventing your precious pool water evaporating, quite literally, into thin air.

The recent wild weather across Australia, and in particular in South East Queensland and Southern and South West NSW, has been causing havoc for swimming pool owners.  And Swimart has been busy offering expert advice.

Granular chlorine, on the other hand, needs to be dissolved in a bucket of water before being added to your pool. Its pH is not as high as that of liquid chlorine but it still has a tendency to lift your pH. Because of the 35% calcium content in this type of chlorine it can have the effect of lifting your calcium hardness level.