Safety Tips
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.
We're already halfway through spring and judging by the weather in many parts of the country, it looks like we're in for a long swimming season. The excitement is building for those of us who are keen to get back in the water at the first opportunity. But there are a few things that need to be done before the pool is ready for a dip. Now is a good time to get the pool ready so when that first hot spring day hits all you have to do is dig out your swimmers, find the pool toys and dive in!
Young children are usually pretty fearless and inquisitive by nature, and attracted to water like a magnet. If they haven’t had water awareness or swimming lessons, or are too young to understand pool and spa safety rules, they’re likely to fall in – and potentially drown. It only takes a few minutes and the sad reality about drowning is that it is silent.
Regardless of how automated your pool or spa is, sometimes you just need the advice and expertise of a professional to make sure everything is in working order. Servicing equipment, analysing water, organising spare parts, repairing damaged equipment – your local Swimart store delivers quality, convenient pool maintenance and services to your door.
Something that is sure to bring a smile to everyone who has ever owned a pool, Olympic organisers finally admitted after a week of public speculation (and humiliation), that they used the wrong chemicals in the diving and water polo pools. What they initially blamed on a “sudden change in alkalinity” was something that occasionally stumps even the most seasoned pool professional: water chemistry.
The recent east coast low that resulted in millions of dollars of damage to waterfront properties also brought the potential for problems in pools further inland. Not only can water in pools and spas be rendered unhealthy by stormwater run-off, they can also be damaged by well-meaning owners who empty the dirty water.
The swimming season may be almost over for humans, but algae will continue to party in your pool unless you take steps to make it clear that it's not welcome. Actually, it takes just one step to treat the water with an algaecide like Maintenance.
If there’s one certainty in life, it’s that Australia is a scorching hot place in summer. That’s why we love our backyard pools so much and why we take such good care of them. As soon as we sign up to install the pool we ensure our investment is protected. Quality equipment? Check. The best possible chemicals? Check. Maintenance program? Absolutely.