If you’ve recently invested in a robotic pool cleaner, or you’re thinking about it, you might be wondering: how often should I run it? The short answer is: it depends. Your ideal
Adrian Hill
15 July 2025
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Your pool requires regular attention and maintenance to ensure that it looks good and performs well. This can include a range of activities, such as chemical monitoring and filter cleaning. However, over time,
Adrian Hill
23 July 2024
Your swimming pool should be a place of relaxation and fun that can enhance your home’s exterior, making it more attractive, unique, and valuable. Over time, pools have evolved from basic buckets
Adrian Hill
23 July 2024
Maintaining your swimming pool’s alkalinity is key for a safe and enjoyable experience. But what exactly is alkalinity and why is it important? In this article, we take a deep dive into
Adrian Hill
12 July 2024
Choosing the right type of pool can feel like navigating through a maze of decisions involving space, budget, and maintenance. Whether you’ve got a small or large backyard, a limited budget, or the
Adrian Hill
12 July 2024
As a pool owner, there may come a time when you have to deal with cloudy, murky, or milky-looking water. This usually happens as a result of an incorrect pH, clogged filters,
Adrian Hill
3 April 2024
If your pool filter isn’t cleaning your pool as it should, don’t worry. You are not alone! This article is a general guide to help you keep your pool filter clean. This
Adrian Hill
3 April 2024
Everything you need to know about swimming pool heat pumps. The best options, how to install them, the cost and top maintenance tips from our technical expert.
Adrian Hill
11 November 2023
Swimming pool pumps are essential for keeping your pool water clean and clear. But there are a lot of options on the market that suit different types of pools. So in this comparison
Adrian Hill
19 February 2023
Is your pool leaking? Ouch, that’s probably not good. But it might not be all that bad, either. A pool leak can be caused by a number of different things. Some are quicker and cheaper
Adrian Hill
4 January 2023
In building terms, coping is the top of a wall or structure that is usually rounded off as a protective and aesthetic finish. Pool coping frames the edge of your swimming pool. It also
Adrian Hill
20 December 2022
Automatic pool cleaners make your pool maintenance simple. You’ll not only save time, but money too. Clean water makes it easier to balance your pool chemicals, avoid algae, and keep maintenance costs to a
Adrian Hill
18 October 2022
Pool pumps help to keep your water clean and safe to enjoy. They’re an essential part of your pool maintenance. But like any equipment, they can break down due to a number of
Adrian Hill
28 September 2022
Chemicals are a crucial part of swimming pool maintenance. But playing with pool water chemistry is a balancing act. Safe pH levels hit the sweet spot of keeping your pool clean, taking care
Adrian Hill
28 September 2022
Swimming pool skimmers and drains are an essential piece of equipment for your pool. Similar to the drains in your home, pool drains provide an exit for water to flow through. But pool drains
Adrian Hill
25 September 2022
Sanitiser alone can’t fight off the everlasting battle between dirty and clean. It does a good job at keeping bacteria at bay, but it’s up to you to give spa sanitiser a
Adrian Hill
7 June 2022
Algae blooms sometimes seem to happen overnight. One day, you’ve got a beautifully clean pool, the next, some discolouration and cloudiness, and soon after you’ve got a full algae bloom. Algae is a
Adrian Hill
14 February 2022
A pool is a great addition to any home, but it requires regular maintenance to keep the water clean and safe for swimming. Indeed, pool maintenance is essential to keeping your pool
Adrian Hill
10 February 2022
Welcome to our pool filter media guide! Whether you’re already a pool owner, or about to become one, it’s important to know about different types of filtration systems. Today we’ll talk you through
Adrian Hill
5 October 2021
Are you ready to be shocked at how easy this is? That’s right: shocking your pool is pretty straightforward once you’ve understood the basics. In this shock pool guide, we will cover: First,
Adrian Hill
5 October 2021
Welcome to your one-stop shop for everything pool skimmers! If you’re looking to install one or two skimmers in your swimming pool, wondering how to clean them, or even how to choose
Adrian Hill
25 September 2021
If you’re looking at fitting pool lights in your above-ground pool or in-ground pool, you’re in the right place. We’ll give you the information you need to get started, and help you figure
Adrian Hill
16 September 2021
We’re about to flip the lid on everything you need to know about acquiring the right spa chemicals and using them properly. This gyude right here is your handy spa chemicals guide. Whether you’re
Adrian Hill
11 September 2021
Welcome to the practical guide on pool chlorine! If you own a swimming pool or plan to have one, it’s crucial to understand the role that pool chlorine plays in maintaining a
Adrian Hill
11 September 2021
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