Weather Zone

With the humidity worsening in many parts of the country, the likelihood of huge storms and bursts of heavy rainfall can increase.

When the cooler weather rolls in, it often spells good news for pool owners who have been fighting the effects hot weather has on the average backyard pool, such as breakout of algae. Although you do not need to dose your pool as often as you would during summer, now is not the time to put your feet up and let the pool go without proper chlorination.

With rainfall records being broken and flooding becoming a major problem over the last few months, pool owners in affected areas might be wondering how best to tackle any damage, or how to be better prepared next time the weather turns sour.

"It's easy to disregard pool care when the weather cools down, but it won't thank you if you let things slide too far," says Chris Fitzmaurice, Swimart's national manager. "Neglected pools can quickly lose their sparkle and hygiene.

Summer is often marked by high temperatures and, in certain regions, humidity – not to mention heavy rains and thunderstorms. That can cause problems for swimming pool owners. But there's no need to worry! With a little extra TLC, pool owners can keep the water in pristine condition.

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.

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.