Lowering high pool calcium hardness requires partially draining and refilling with soft water. Maintain a balanced LSI and brush your waterline regularly to prevent stubborn scale buildup and protect your pool surfaces.

Master how to look after a pool with our simple weekly guide. Learn the 3 C's of maintenance and smart tips for effortless swimming pool upkeep.

Ah, the great Aussie backyard. A sun-drenched patio, the shimmering blue of your pool, and the gentle shade of a majestic Gum tree. It's the picture of serenity—until you look closer. The water's surface is littered with those prickly little gumnuts, a carpet of Eucalyptus

It's very annoying when you add chlorine to the pool, test the water again, and the strip still displays zero. Or, even worse, the pool smells like chemicals yet doesn't look clear; it looks green or dull. Chlorine lock is the name for this puzzling circumstance.

If you are concerned about cryptosporidium in your pool, you are not alone. Cryptosporidium, a microscopic parasite, is gaining the attention of pool owners in Australia, with outbreaks on the rise. Cryptosporidium is a leading cause of health issues like diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps, with higher risks in children

An Australian summer is supposed to be easy. You sit outside, kids are in the pool, and food is on the grill. Then there is that noise. The pool pump. At first, you tune it out. After a while, you cannot. Most pool pumps make some sound. That part is

Australian summers are iconic, but they often bring the threat of bushfires. While we instinctively protect our homes and lungs, it is easy to overlook another backyard victim: your swimming pool. When smoke blankets the sky, you might wonder, How does bushfire smoke affect pool water quality? It is not

It is the peak of the Australian summer, and you are ready for a dip. You dip your test strip, and the results look perfect: pH is sitting at a comfortable 7.4, and your free chlorine is steady at 2.0 mg/L. Yet, when you look at the

At last! It’s been a long day of work, but it’s over now. Productive days like these are the best time to slip into your fibreglass pool afterwards and soak in the cool water. Especially when it’s been waiting for you, when the water is crystal clear

Knowing how much water your swimming pool holds is more important than most people realize. It determines chemical balance, heating needs, water replacement costs, and even how long it takes to circulate your pool properly. A pool volume calculator is the easiest way to get this number without second-guessing. In

Basic pool chemistry hasn’t changed. Chlorine still sanitizes, pH still needs to be balanced, and alkalinity still keeps pH swings in check. What has changed is how much some companies want to charge you for it. The truth? Many of the “specialty” pool chemicals lining store shelves are just

Maintaining a clean and safe pool is essential for Australian pool owners, especially with our warm climate and love for outdoor living.  A bromine pool sanitising system costs almost twice as much as chlorine. A 50-pound bucket of chlorine tablets costs around $150, while bromine tablets' cost can reach