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Waterco’s energy efficient pool and spa innovations have been recognised at the annual Swimming Pool and Spa Association (SPASA) awards, withthree chapters of the organisation signalling out the same two products for top honours.

When it comes to our pool’s filtration, sanitation and cleaning equipment, it’s often a case of out of sight and out of mind. But with everything in life, wear and tear slowly reduces their efficiency and when that goes unnoticed, costly replacement bills usually follow. While there are many factors that contribute to these valuable pieces of pool equipment breaking down, there are a few red flags you should be looking and listening out for.

Family-owned pool store, Swimart Browns Plains has given “the best present ever” to a young Queensland boy with a serious disability whose Starlight Wish was to have his own swimming pool slide.

Is your pool area looking a little lackluster? With year-round exposure to the sun, water, salt and chlorine, it’s not surprising that tiles, paving, decking and fixtures can become faded, damaged and tired looking. Fortunately, [...]

With year-round exposure to the sun, water, salt and chlorine, it’s not surprising that timber pool decks can become faded, damaged and tired looking when winter comes around. While we’ve looked at how to repair [...]

Many of us retreat to our pool and spa to relax and recharge and the feel and smell of the water plays a big part in the quality of this experience. Swimart offers a choice [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]