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That little something extra
Clear sparkling water — it’s every pool owner’s dream. So, should you consider going the extra mile and installing an ozone generator, UV sanitiser... Read...
The big chill – winterising your pool
While most parts of Australia enjoy a relatively mild and short winter, your swimming pool still needs a little TLC to survive the off-season.... Read...
The great cover-up
Installing a pool can involve a seemingly endless series of decisions — location, design, interior finishes, tiles, deck materials, fencing... Read...
Tips for toddlers
Ten children between the ages of 3 and 5 years drown every year in Australia. Almost 50% of all drowning deaths occur in home swimming pools. Boys... Read...
‘Tis the season
There’s no getting around it — pool ownership entails a certain amount of cleaning, maintenance and general upkeep. Requirements will vary... Read...
Under the Sun
Australia’s solar power uptake rates are among the highest in the world, with some homeowners choosing to capitalise on that investment and add... Read...
Warmer Water
Australia is lucky enough to have the option of various pool heating systems, such as heat pumps, gas heaters and solar heating. however, heating a... Read...
What a Gas
Despite Australia’s reputation as the land of eternal sunshine and long hot summers, most backyard pools benefit from the installation of a heating... Read...
Why water balance matters
A properly chemically balanced pool provides a healthy environment for your family and friends. Leaving water untreated can lead to a less than... Read...
Your choice matters
When SPASA launched the Climate Care Certified (CCC) program in 2018 we had one goal — to set new efficiency and sustainability benchmarks for... Read...
As good as new
Most manufacturers suggest a well-maintained fibreglass pool should last three decades, but years of sun and chemical exposure or a lack of... Read...
Plants & pools
Your swimming pool, spa and surrounding outdoor areas are a natural extension of your home, with design and style influenced by your individual... Read...
Pools with benefits
One of the generally accepted benefits of pool ownership is a positive impact on health — we all know that swimming is great for cardio, builds... Read...
Quick tips Clarifiers
Getting your pool’s water chemistry right is definitely a balancing act — it’s called water balance after all. As a pool owner, you’re probably... Read...
Quick tips fencing guide
Compliant pool fencing is a legal requirement in every Australian state and territory. It’s the pool owner’s responsibility to ensure fencing meets... Read...
Quick tips on skimmer and water levels
The skimmer is an important part of your swimming pool’s circulation system. It draws water from the pool surface to pull in floating objects like... Read...
Quick tips Pool safety
The backyard swimming pool is an Aussie icon, providing good times and healthy recreation for people of all ages. Swimming pools allow us to get... Read...
Quick tips swimming
“You never regret a swim”, as the saying goes. That’s because nothing beats the feeling of diving into a pool on a hot summer’s day... or night.... Read...
Other Articles
Getting your pool’s water chemistry right is definitely a balancing act — it’s called water balance after all. As a pool owner, you’re probably... Read...
Quick tipsPool toys can provide plenty of fun around the pool, but they also present risk of injury or other harm if they aren’t used and stored... Read...
When the seasons change, thoughts turn to warmer water…and there’s nothing quite like a hot soak to help beat those winter blues. A spa is a... Read...
Did you catch the first episode of Australia’s Best Pools on 9 Life? From infinity edges, to dream curves and insta-worthiness, Australia has some... Read...