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We often see pools running into trouble during extreme weather - whether it's too much rain or long dry spells! While it might seem like a "set and forget" part of pool maintenance, incorrect water levels can cause real headaches if not managed properly.
Now is the time to carry out your Spring checkup on your pool. This will not only ensure it is ready for swimming on the warm weekends but also ready for the upcoming Summer.
No flow? No Problems. No water flow through a pool pump can be an easy fix. Skimmer baskets & pump baskets full of debris can restrict water flow and cause more damage the longer it’s left unchecked.
A preventative maintenance program is a simple and cost-effective way to ensure your pool is in great condition all year round without too much effort!
Do you have a cover on your pool at the moment? Whether you do or do not, here is some "Tech Savvy Info" to help you look after one of your most valued assets. These simple initiatives will save money... FACT.
Metals and Calcium in the pool water are invisible to the naked eye, though, in high enough quantities, they can form into visible (and unsightly) stains and scaling on the pool walls and floor. There are 4 ways metals and calcium can physically affect your pool….
Cleaning a green pool where you can see the bottom of the pool will generally clean up using a combination of chlorine, algaecide & a clarifier to treat the water along the filtration system.
Robotic cleaner maintenance, as with most pool equipment, is really important to ensure it’s doing the best job for you. Each year we suggest giving your cleaner a really good once over to keep it going for another 12 months of hard work!
Rain can definitely have an adverse effect on your swimming pool water, though it may come as a surprise that the problems caused by rain are not a result of the 'dilution' of the chemicals in your pool. One inch of rainwater added to a typical 50,000 litre pool increases the amount of water by only about 1.5%, meaning dilution is not usually an issue.
There is almost nothing better than enjoying a day sunbaking, bbq-ing, having a few friends around or just enjoying the serenity by the pool when the weather is right. Here are our top tips to keep your pool water clear all year round.
Summer is here and it's time to swim! Check a few of these things to make sure you and your family are swimming straight away! First, water balance, then running time, followed by equipment, and then your pool safety.
If your pool water level is going down by more than 1 centimetre each week without any swimming or backwashing, there is a high probability that you're losing water from another source.
Pool covers are a great addition to most pools as there are a number of things they help with. From keeping the water IN the pool by preventing evaporation, and keeping dirt and debris out of the pool, as well as retaining heat to extend the swimming season.
If your swimming pool water is correctly balanced, this means that the waters chemical demands have been met. However, if chemical levels are out of the ideal ranges, the pool water can affect other areas of your pool.
Make your pool more environmentally friendly and sustainable by looking at how you maintain your pool water, the types and amount of chemicals used, your daily power consumption, and maximising the life of your pool equipment
Using a non-chlorine oxidiser kills bacteria and harmful organic contaminants that can naturally build up in swimming pools and spas. It can burn out the build-up of body fats and oils using the same process as super-chlorination, without the side effects of large doses of chlorine.
Adding a sanitiser to the water at recommended levels will kill most bacteria in the water to be filtered out and the residual sanitiser left in the water will kill any new bacteria.
We encourage everyone to ensure that there is a small stock of essential pool chemicals on hand when you can't make it into the pool shop. This will help keep your pool balanced and avoid any expensive issues in the future.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
.....even though you may not be using your pool now, it's not as simple as putting the cover on and forgetting about it.
Equipment Articles
Aside from being the latest technology, Robotic pool cleaners are designed to clean the pool better and be more efficient than traditional suction and pressure side pool cleaners.
Your swimming pool is there to be enjoyed, new technology can now almost fully automate the tedious tasks of cleaning, testing & adding chemicals.
Today we estimate 90% of our client's pools are filtered by media filters, or as many of you know them as, sand filters. Over the years sand was replaced by volcanic rock (Zelbrite or Zeolite) and now glass is the premier media. Glass offers swimmers a finer water filter which relates directly to clearer water.
The Magnesium in a MagnaPool can support detoxification, reduce stress and alleviate aches. It promotes energy and wellbeing, and can restore soft and healthy skin.
Solar heating for your pool harnesses the sun’s energy to heat your pool water economically, whilst looking after the environment.
Repairing/replacing the pool light is often one of those jobs that gets pushed back year after year. Did you know you can easily retro-fit a brand new LED Spa Electrics Light to your pool without the need to change any electrical components??
Pool covers are a great addition to most pools as there are a number of things they help with. From keeping the water IN the pool by preventing evaporation, and keeping dirt and debris out of the pool, as well as retaining heat to extend the swimming season.
By now you’ve probably heard about Magnesium pools and the health benefits to both you and your pool. But how do they work and why are they so superior? We break down some of the science below (don’t worry, you won’t have to brush off your old high school textbooks to understand), and explain how you can easily transition to a Magnesium pool like Mineral Swim.
Where other heating options for your pool have their benefits such as solar, which is cheap to run though slow to heat, and gas heating which is expensive to run but heats your pool quickly.
Inverter heat pumps have found the perfect sweet spot with their moderate cost to run while heating your pool reasonably quickly and maintaining a constant temperature.
Dolphin robotic pool cleaners are amazing, but did you know that they can also reduce your water wastage by up to 80% or over 13,000 litres each year as well?
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.
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.
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
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.
Product Articles
Your swimming pool is there to be enjoyed, new technology can now almost fully automate the tedious tasks of cleaning, testing & adding chemicals.
Today we estimate 90% of our client's pools are filtered by media filters, or as many of you know them as, sand filters. Over the years sand was replaced by volcanic rock (Zelbrite or Zeolite) and now glass is the premier media. Glass offers swimmers a finer water filter which relates directly to clearer water.
The Magnesium in a MagnaPool can support detoxification, reduce stress and alleviate aches. It promotes energy and wellbeing, and can restore soft and healthy skin.
Metals and Calcium in the pool water are invisible to the naked eye, though, in high enough quantities, they can form into visible (and unsightly) stains and scaling on the pool walls and floor. There are 4 ways metals and calcium can physically affect your pool….
Ozone can be viewed as the most powerful oxidising and disinfecting agent available for pool & spa water treatment*. Ozone will act as the primary oxidiser and disinfectant destroying impurities and microorganisms allowing the pool owner to reduce the chlorine demand needed in their pool.
Whether you use regular pool salt, Mineral Swim’s Dead Sea Minerals, or MagnaPool minerals you’ll end up with the same result, chlorine, it just depends on what else you add in to make your water feel soft or be more clear.
Pool covers are a great addition to most pools as there are a number of things they help with. From keeping the water IN the pool by preventing evaporation, and keeping dirt and debris out of the pool, as well as retaining heat to extend the swimming season.
Your Swimming Pool is a big asset to your home. Keeping it clean is one thing, though if it's amazing to look at too, even if you're not using it, it can still bring you enjoyment. Here are a few things you can do that don’t have to cost a fortune to dress up your pool and pool area.
Protect your pool from evaporation and heat loss with Lochlors Solar Shield. It will save you money on water and chemical loss through evaporation with an easy once a month dose.
By now you’ve probably heard about Magnesium pools and the health benefits to both you and your pool. But how do they work and why are they so superior? We break down some of the science below (don’t worry, you won’t have to brush off your old high school textbooks to understand), and explain how you can easily transition to a Magnesium pool like Mineral Swim.
Most residential swimming pools use a high chlorine level as the primary sanitiser to keep the pool clean and free of bacteria and algae whereas the Naked Swim System utilises natural benefits of Copper and Silver to sanitise the pool water.
Using a non-chlorine oxidiser kills bacteria and harmful organic contaminants that can naturally build up in swimming pools and spas. It can burn out the build-up of body fats and oils using the same process as super-chlorination, without the side effects of large doses of chlorine.
Being bushfire ready is very important if you live in fire-prone areas. With the help of a Davey fire fighting pump, you can use your swimming pool as a large source of water to help keep your property and family safe in times of imminent fire danger.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Maintenance of your pool equipment is important year round, here are some tips and things to check over Winter so your pool is ready to go when things heat up again.