Poolside Snacks
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The point of having a pool is to enjoy it. Entertaining friends and family around the pool is great fun, so with that in mind, we've pulled a few quick poolside snack recipes.
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Water bugs in your pool
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There are 2 common types of water bugs that can be found in your pool are Water Boatmen and Back Swimmers, they both look similar, though one is harmless and the other has a bite! Here is how to remove them and stop them from coming back!
Read MorePool party clean up tips
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Keeping your pool clean before, during, and after a pool party doesn't have to be hard. Here are a few tips to get you through.
Read MorePool Safety - Part 4: Fences & Gates
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Pools & spas are great fun and very tempting for curious children. Every pool & spa must have a barrier and every child must be supervised. It only takes a few minutes for pool owners to check that their pool fences and gates, including latches and hinges, are in good working order. This simple routine done regularly could save the life of a child.
Read MoreSummer Holiday Pool Games
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There are some great pool games to keep the kids entertained for hours. Whether you’re at home in your own pool, at a friend’s place or in the hotel pool on holiday, these games will create some of their best childhood memories and don’t cost much (or anything at all!)
Read MoreSummer Survival Guide
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Easy pool tips for summer. As the weather heats up, the summer storms become more frequent and the pool gets more use, read our top tips for surviving summer in your pool.
Read MoreSunbather Pool Solar Heating
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Solar pool heating is generally cheaper to run than some other forms of heating as Brisbane has enough sunshine to heat your pool even in the cooler months and extend your swimming season.
Read MorePhosphates and your pool
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Phosphates are essentially food for algae and they can enter your swimming pool in a few different ways: dust and debris blown in from the wind, from swimmers body wastes, and adding water to the pool from a water tank are all ways that can increase the levels of phosphates in the pool water.
Read MoreWinter Water Balance
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With the colder weather, shorter days, more ‘stable’ weather conditions and limited use of the swimming pool, we tend to forget that the pool still requires correct chemical balance to remain clean and healthy.
Read MoreLo-Chlor Pool Algaecide
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Using Lo-Chlor's Pool Algaecide (copper-based) every three months will eliminate algae for a longer time. It’s very economical, and one 500ml dose will protect the average-sized 50,000lt backyard swimming pool for three months.
Read MoreWater Safety: Part 2 - CPR
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If you have a pool, you must have a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) sign prominently displayed, and knowing how to perform CPR by taking a First Aid course (or getting a regular refresher) is vital in an emergency.
Read MoreWater Safety: Part 3 - Spotting Rips
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The beach is a fantastic place to spend time with family and friends. You may be an accomplished swimmer, though when if comes to the ocean, conditions can change in an instant. Heres how to spot a rip, and what to do if you're caught in one.
Read MoreSX3 Robotic Cleaner
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The SX3 Robotic Pool Cleaner is an incredibly efficient robotic pool cleaner for easy “set and forget” pool cleaning. It is a perfect choice for floor, walls, and waterline cleaning with all the extra options.
Read MoreWater Safety: Part 1 - Pool Safety
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Having a pool is a great way to cool off, keep the kids entertained and keep fit. We've taken some tips from the Royal Lifesaving Society to make sure your pool is safe, so you, your family and friends can continue to enjoy it.
Read MoreChoosing the right Eco Pump for your pool
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The prospect of outlaying hundreds of dollars on a new pool pump is daunting. With so many brands out there now, deciding on which one is best suited to your pool will most likely be different from your neighbour. The thought of paying a for hefty electricity bill each quarter is a key factor in going for an “Eco” option.
Read MoreWhy choose a MagnaPool® magnesium pool?
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Swimming in a MagnaPool mineral pool, the water feels different, almost silky smooth, making it a pleasure to experience. It can help alleviate aches and pains and soothe your skin as well as being very environmentally friendly
Read MorePool Safety Signs
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From 1 January 2017 any new CPR signs or existing CPR signs being replaced must show how to perform CPR in line with the technique published in 'ANZCOR Guideline 8 – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation' published by the Australian Resuscitation Council in January 2016.
Read MoreSaving Power is Saving Money
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No matter what time of year, saving money where you can is always a smart move. Luckily saving money on your pool running costs these days is easier than you may realise!
Read MoreHow a Salt Chlorinator works
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A swimming pool saltwater chlorinator works by using an electrical charge to 'split' the Sodium Chloride (Salt) into Sodium and Chlorine. Learn more and how to clean the cell with our easy to follow instructions.
Read MoreGet your pool ready for Winter
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.....even though you may not be using your pool now, it's not as simple as putting the cover on and forgetting about it.
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