With everything from electric cars to smartphones, laptops and power tools dependent on lithium to function, the growing demand for this popular battery material is already having an impact on Australia's spa market. A global shortage of lithium hypochlorite, the most common sanitiser used in spas, is leaving spa owners with limited options to maintain [...]
Swimming pools used to be a chore to keep clean and healthy – not to mention time consuming – but technology has changed all that. Like many aspects of modern life, pools and spas are becoming more automated with cleaning, heating, sanitation, filtration and lighting just a few examples of what can be controlled either [...]
Reducing your energy bills and maintaining a clean and healthy swimming pool doesn't have to mutually exclusive – not when you invest in an energy efficient, Hydrostorm ECO-V variable pool pump. Unlike fixed pumps that are stuck to one speed, variable models can be adjusted to a slower speed for everyday operation. The slower the [...]
Reducing chemical loss, keeping your pool clean, saving you money – these are just a few of the reasons why we encourage pool owners to invest in a pool cover. We've talked before about the benefits of using a pool cover, how using one is an essential part of caring for your pool over winter, [...]
Swimart is known for its environmentally friendly pool and spa products, which are designed to conserve natural resources like water, use renewable energy like the sun, and reduce the costs associated with owning a swimming pool and spa. In fact, we have an entire section dedicated to eco-friendly equipment that includes everything from robotic pool [...]
With winter well and truly set in, it's safe to say a lot of swimming pools around Australia are looking a little neglected. Prolonged periods of rain in some parts of the country have turned pool water from blue to grey, while mould and mildew is starting to invade pools which haven't been vacuumed since they were last used.
Maintaining sanitation and filtration equipment is an important yet often overlooked part of owning a pool and acting quickly when you suspect a problem is crucial. The good news is that you don't need to be a professional Swimart technician to know when something might need to be repaired or replaced. In fact, your senses will alert you of a possible problem – you just need to heed the warning signs.
Your swimming pool pump, filter and chlorinator work hard to keep your water looking fresh and clean – usually out of sight down the back of the property in the pump house. For water that sparkles, they need to be in optimum working condition but with most things in life, wear and tear reduces their efficiency and what can't be repaired needs to be replaced.
You regularly maintain your swimming pool to make sure the water is crystal clear and healthy to swim in. But without rhythm or reason, you wake up one morning to find it has suddenly turned dull and cloudy. Sound familiar? Well, you're not alone. It's a surprisingly common occurrence that is caused by a number of factors, which sometimes makes it tricky to detect and treat.
With heavy rain predicted to drench much of Australia's east coast over the next few days, many pool owners will welcome the sight of watching water levels rising without the need to drain their tank or draw from mains water supply systems. However, there is a downside, and that is heavily diluted pool chemicals, especially salt and chlorine, and potential damage to filtration and sanitation equipment.
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