Safety Tips
Summer is prime time for pool owners to enjoy some splashing about in the sun; however it is also the perfect time for algal growths to gain a firm hold on your pool.
The hot summer months are upon us and pool owners all over the country are looking forward to spending long, warm days in the water. However if your pool water isn’t properly balanced, you might not be as keen to jump in.
While spending summer splashing around in your pool is a grand idea, emerging from the water sunburnt can take away the fun. Australia and New Zealand have the highest rates of skin cancer in the entire world, with New Zealand recording more than 4000 new cases each year, and Australia recording around 12,500.
For those who have or have had small children, dealing with accidents is not something you are unfamiliar with. What you might not have had to think about before is the possibility of a toilet-related incident occurring whilst your child (or even someone else’s!) is in the pool. Would you know what to do if this happened? The idea can bring a comical visual to mind, however it can be less than amusing in real life. Never fear, we have a basic overview to help you deal with an accident.
Although your pool and spa are essentially quite similar, caring for your spa properly requires different treatment. Because of its small size, high temperature and state of constant aeration, the conditions in your spa place can wreak havoc upon the sanitisation, water balance and pH levels.
While winter may see your family curled up on the couch rather than splashing about in the pool, it’s still important to keep your pool in good shape.
Water balance is crucial to having clean, healthy and sparkling pool water that is free of algae and other harmful bacteria. Letting your water balance wander too far into acidic or alkaline territory, and it can have detrimental long term effects on your pool and its equipment.