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Swimming pools are an essential part of the Aussie summer lifestyle. Covered over and forgotten about in winter, pools are an absolute necessity in the blazing Australian heat. You would be forgiven for thinking that, when the heat of summer comes rolling around...

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Prepare your Pool for a Splashy Summer

Pool cleaning and maintenance is very important before the start of summers so that the pool is absolutely ready for the busy months.

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Benefits of Water Hardeners for Your Pool

Water hardeners are applied to pools when the pool water becomes too soft and damaging for the pool surface as well as pool equipment.

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Benefits of Water Softeners for Your Pool

Water softeners are important for the pool in order to eliminate the harsh effects of hard water in the pool.

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Swimming Lessons for Babies

To prevent drowning incidents, it is a good idea to teach babies how to swim at an early stage. They develop confidence and learn swimming skills that can be used later.

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Pool Safety Tips

Pool fences are an essential requirement to make sure that pools are safe for use, especially for the young children. Pool fences should be installed according to the required standards.

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Best Tips for Saving Water in Pools

Pool water can be saved in a number of ways. Pool and spa owners realise the need to conserve water and take effective measures to control the loss of water in pools.

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Is Your Pool Ready for Winters?

To get your pool ready for the winters what you need is a pool heater and a pool cover. There are many types of pool heaters available and you can choose the one that best suits your requirement.

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Swimming Pool Plumbing

Swimming pool plumbing has to be checked regularly as part of pool maintenance. This is important in order to keep the pool sanitized and healthy for swimmers.

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Tips for Maintaining Salt Water Pools

Salt water pools require certain different cleaning and sanitizing methods and materials as compared to the traditional chlorine pools. It is important to use the right method and material for effective cleaning.

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Pool Covers for Better Pool Maintenance

Pool covers are very beneficial for better pool maintenance. These specially designed covers add to the security around pools and reduce the energy consumption associated with pool maintenance.

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Benefits of a Solar Pool Cover

A solar pool cover provides heat to the pool water in a natural manner and reduces the heating costs. This cover has a lot of benefits especially in the winter season when heated pool water is a constant requirement.

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What is a Chlorine Shock Treatment?

For better sanitization and healthy swimming experience in swimming pools, a chlorine shock treatment is highly recommended and is best provided by a team of expert professionals and advanced technology.

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Benefits of Lap Pools

Owning a lap pool helps you in living a healthier life. It allows you to enjoy the benefits of swimming at any time in a more convenient and cost effective manner.

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Computerised Pool Water Testing

Swimming pools are a fun way to exercise as well as to spend good leisure time. Pool maintenance, however, can be a difficult task that needs to be performed carefully to ensure safe and hygienic water for the swimmers.

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Swimming Pool Fencing and Repairs

There are so many aspects to be considered when construction or renovation of property is taking place. Also, when buying, selling or leasing a property, the owners need to have all the compliance certificates for the building and the swimming pools. New laws are continuously introduced to ensure safety. These laws must be known by the owners and compliance with these laws is essential.

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What You Should Know about Pool Repairs

Doing pool repairs properly involves knowing the ones that you can handle on your own and those that require a professional. Pool damage can be prevented with regular pool maintenance.

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Cool Off This Summer With a Pool

Summer’s here and its getting hot.  This is the time of year for swimming, so there is a need to get the pools ready for summer.  With the new laws governing pools, it is important to have a professional out to check that you meet the requirements.  These safety laws are put in place to protect our young one from drowning.  So now is the time to clean out the pools, check the fences are in good condition, clean the tiles surrounding the pool so they are not slippery and most importantly, have a safe and fun summer.

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Giving Your Pool a Summer Facelift

Getting your pool ready for summer starts with general maintenance and care, but can also mean doing a complete swimming pool renovation so your family can enjoy summer fun in the pool.

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The Problem of Cloudy Pool Water

Cloudy pool water can often be a problem for homeowners, especially when chemicals in the water get out of balance. Knowing why it occurs can help you to keep it clean and clearer so that you can dive in and enjoy a nice swim.

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Eyes that Burn From Swimming

Pools Brisbane that are unbalanced in chemistry can cause the eyes to burn while swimming. This makes it essential for homeowners to keep on top of swimming pool chemistry, checking it on a regular basis for pH, chlorine, the alkaline content and level of calcium carbonate.

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Save Water by Following a Few Simple Tips

Conserving water is important, and there are simple steps pool owners can take to make sure they are doing their part. Maintaining their pool's equipment, topping up only when necessary, and conducting regular maintenance is vital. These steps can help pool owners enjoy their pool and save water at the same time.

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Updating Your Landscaping? Don't Forget the Pool

When making changes to outdoor landscaping, homeowners should not neglect their pool. An outdated pool or one in disrepair can detract from the beauty of the outdoor space. There are steps homeowners can take to ensure their pool complements their outdoor space.

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Suspect a Swimming Pool Leak? Call A Professional

Pools will lose water due to evaporation and excessive splash, but losing more than 1/4 inch of water in 24 hours is abnormal. Water loss of this magnitude may indicate a leak. Diagnosing, finding, and repairing a pool's leak will be best handled by a pool repair specialist.

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What You Should Know About Pool Equipment Maintenance

Pool equipment maintenance should be performed on a regular basis to keep a pool fresh, sparkling, and inviting. Pool equipment that every pool owner should have includes: pool leaf rakes, pool vacuum and hoses, and pool wall brushes. In addition, pool owners should regularly check pool maintenance equipment such as pumps, filters, and heaters to make sure this equipment is working efficiently.

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Why Swimming Pools Builders Recommend Salt Water Pools

Salt water pools offer many advantages when compared to chlorine pools. Salt water pools are less expensive, more comfortable, and easier to maintain. Many homeowners are now opting to install salt water pools or convert their existing chlorine pools to salt water pools.

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Solar Heating for Your Pool

Pool solar heating is an ideal way to maintain comfortable pool water temperatures throughout the summer. These systems can operate using the pool's existing pump and can help warm a pool's water by 2 to 5 degrees each time it runs. These systems can also be used to cool a pool's water during the hottest summer months.

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Taking Care Of A Spa

There are few better ways to kick back, relax and unwind at the end of a long, stressful day than a soak in the spa. If you own a spa - or are thinking about buying one - it is important to know how to properly maintain it. Otherwise, you could end up dealing with a lot of major problems.

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Pool Supervision

One of the most unfortunate things that happens every single summer in Australia is accidental drownings. All too often, the victims are very young children; in fact, drowning is the leading cause of death among very young children in this country. How can you avoid such catastrophe? By supervising your children properly.

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Make Your Pool The Centre Of Your Outdoor Entertainment Area

There are many different great ideas that you can use when it comes to designing a new look for your home's outdoor landscaping. One great idea is to choose something to make the centrepiece of your design; for many people, a swimming pool fills the bill quite nicely.

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All About Ionisation

If you own a pool - or are thinking about it - then you already know how critical regular maintenance is. There are many popular methods and techniques for maintaining a swimming pool, but ionisation is one of the most well-known and long-running of them. Learn more about ionisation in this article.

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Saving Water When You Own A Pool

For some reason, many people are under the impression that owning a pool means having to waste a lot of water. The truth is, pools use far less water than everyday things like sinks, showers and toilets. You can maximise the amount of water you save when owning a pool by following a few simple tips and tricks.

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Understanding The Changes To Queensland's Pool Fencing Laws

A huge part of being a responsible pool owner is making sure that you comply with all of the existing rules and regulations regarding pool ownership. After all, those laws are in place to protect the safety and well being of those who swim. New laws regarding pool fencing will go into effect on 1 December 2009 - will you be ready?

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Keeping Your Pool Bacteria-Free

When you own a pool, you not only want to keep the water clear and sparkling - you also want to keep it as safe as possible. A huge part of doing that is ensuring that levels of bacteria don't creep up in your pool water. If they do, those who swim in your pool can get sick and spread germs and diseases to others, which can ruin everybody's fun.

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Getting Your Pool Ready For Summer

A huge part of owning a pool are the annual pool opening festivities. While that first pool party can be a lot of fun and is very looked forward to, a lot of work must be done first to get the pool presentable and ready to be swam in.

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The Basics Of Water Balance In Pools

When you have a pool installed, you can't expect to just plug in a filter and be done with it. Every day, you'll need to keep a close eye on the chemical balance of the water in your pool to keep it as clean and pleasant as possible.

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Pool Safety - Why It Matters

Every year in Australia, happiness turns to tragedy when accidents and deaths occur in and around pools. The importance of pool safety simply cannot be overemphasised, and the steps to achieving optimal pool safety are simple enough that no one should go without them.

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How To Keep Your Pool Algae Free

Nothing can dampen the joy of pool ownership more quickly and efficiently than algae. When your pool starts exhibiting the telltale green growth, it makes the idea of swimming positively unappealing. What's worse is when algae keeps popping up again and again. You can keep algae at bay and learn how to be rid of it once and for all by reading more below.

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Dispelling The Myth That Pools Waste A Lot Of Water

Despite all of the fun and exercise that can be enjoyed by owning a pool, many people are wary of investing in one due to the common misconception that pools waste a lot of water. The fact is, pools don't waste a lot of water - carelessness does. There are many tips to avoid wasting water with a pool; learn about them below.

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Are Pool Blankets A Good Idea?

Many of the drawbacks associated with owning a pool - like high energy bills and the trouble of keeping them clean - can be eliminated by using pool blankets. If you own a pool or are thinking about it, make sure that you keep these products in mind in order to make owning a pool as easy as possible.

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Designing An In-Ground Pool That Enhances Your Home

In-ground pools are best known for providing excellent exercise and entertainment options. However, they can also add a dose of style and class to any home's landscaping. When creating an in-ground pool, customers can use many different things to design one of a kind looks for their yard.

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Selecting The Right Pool Heater

If you're like many families during winter, your pool is simply collecting leaves in anticipation for the warmer months. In reality there's no need to neglect your house during the cold time due to the many options available in pool heating. When it comes to pool heaters there are three main options available to suit different situations, each offering their pros and cons.

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How Owning A Pool Can Benefit You

Many people consider installing a pool primarily for their great leisure value; however, there are many other excellent benefits to owning a pool. In addition to making a great focal point for gatherings, a pool provides great exercise opportunities and can add to the overall value of your home.

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How Pools Can Be Cost Efficient - And Energy Efficient

One of the biggest perceived drawbacks of owning a pool is the cost of operating it and keeping efficiency up. Fortunately, there are many simple strategies that can be employed to achieve both goals simultaneously; below, we highlight some smart tips for doing so.

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In-ground Versus Above Ground Pools

People mainly choose to have a pool installed at their home because they offer a lot of entertainment and exercise possibilities. The biggest decision to be made when having a pool installed, though, it whether to go with above ground or In-ground.

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