Pool Guides

5 Reason Why You Should Upgrade to a Variable Speed Pump

With so much relying on your pump, we recommend installing a quality and reliable pump from a trusted brand and retailer.

Key Considerations To Choose The Right Robotic Pool Cleaner for Your Pool

Facing choice fatigue? We have great tips that will help you determine the best robotic pool cleaner.

6 Ways Robotic Pool Cleaners Save You Time and Money

Learn how you can save both money and water with a robotic pool cleaner.

How do I add chemicals to the pool?

Adding pool chemicals to your pool can be quite tricky. Just follow these steps and you’ll be able to get it right, every time!

How to extend the life of your pool equipment

The easiest way towards long lasting pool equipment is through REGULAR maintenance.

How to Reduce Your Swimming Pool's Energy Consumption

There are a number of simple ways to make you swimming pool more energy efficient.

Why invest in a variable speed pump?

With so much relying on your pump, we recommend installing a quality and reliable pump from a trusted brand and retailer.

What is Climate Care Certification?

You may be hearing Climate Care Certified in the industry right now, but what is it?

Opening your pool for the season

Learn the basics of opening your pool at the start of the swimming season.

Pools & COVID-19

Are pools safe?

Inside look at Acquatherepé minerals

Discover the Acquatherepé mineral blends from our popular new range.

Testing Spa Water

Discover the key methods for DIY spa water testing.

UV Sanitiser - Introduction & Benefits

UV sanitation provides an additional layer of protection against microorganisms and bacteria.

Viron XT - Troubleshooting Guide

Learn the fundamentals to caring for your Viron XT variable speed pump.

Fixing Spa Leaks

Learn how to identify and repair leaks in your spa.

Common Spa Issues & Solutions

We discuss common spa related issues and how to fix them.

Removing & Preventing Spa Stains

While various types of stains exist, the method for removing them all is similar and often uses the same products.

Treating Foamy Spa Water

In this guide, we take a look at the main causes of foamy spa water and how to treat it.

S10 Suction Cleaner - Care & Maintenance

Mechanical suction cleaners convert the suction force from your pump into mechanical motion to navigate and clean your pool.

Acquatherepé FAQs

The new Acquatherepé blend by AstralPool has been designed to provide the best blend of minerals at specific ratios for a pool environment. To learn m...

Why is my spa water cloudy?

The average residential spa holds roughly 1,500 litres of water and will usually sit at a temperature of 36°C to 38°C. This low volume of hot water ca...

Identifying and Removing Pool Stains

Once you determine what type of stain you have, you can decide which type of pool stain remover to use. The best way to figure that out is by the stai...

An Introduction to Blue Connect

Blue Connect is a smart pool analyser with an in-built water quality sensor and smart algorithms which mix water data, weather data and user data.

Introduction to eQ Chlorinators

This guide will introduce you to the eQ Chlorinator range and discuss various features such as Bluetooth capabilities, ChlorinatorGO App, light contro...

ICI Heater - Startup Procedure Guide

We take you through your final installation check, initial startup procedures, how to light your heater and more.

Common Winterising Mistakes

If you've decided you won't be using your pool throughout the cooler months, there's a few vital steps you need to take to ensure the health of your p...

Maintaining A Pool That's Not In Use

We discuss how to keep your pool looking swim ready using an hour of weekly upkeep.

Importance of Water Balance

Balance and harmony is the key to healthy living, and the same goes for your pool water. If everything is balanced, you will avoid many potential issu...

Viron XT Pump - Operation Guide

Learn some of the operational fundamentals such as clock and RPM settings and how to adjust them.

How to Use a Manual Pool Vacuum

While automatic cleaners are fantastic tools, they can recycle debris and algae back into the water as it tries to vacuum your pool. If you need to va...

Common Pool Care Mistakes

Educating yourself on the most common pool maintenance mistakes helps you keep your pool safer, cleaner, and running efficiently with less mess and fr...

Closing a Pool for Winter

To avoid costly and time consuming repair work when re-opening the pool, here's a few tips to help you out.

Importance of Circulation

Circulation is essential to ongoing pool maintenance and one of the key aspects of a healthy swimming pool and spa.

Different Ways to Sanitise Pools

There's various ways you can disinfect your pool water from tablets to liquid solutions.

Pool Professional FAQs

We discuss the questions pool technicians get asked the most.

Pool Chemicals Overview

Get to know the most frequently used pool chemicals and their functions.

Understanding Pool Anatomy

Get to know the pieces of equipment that power your pool.

Consider a service visit

We recommend hiring a pool professional to ensure your pool is properly sanitised for the start of the season.

Economical Pool Maintenance

Whether you're saving or looking to cut back on costs, this guide will help you maintain your pool on a budget.

Why is my pool green?

You may know how to treat a green pool, but do you know why it's green?

Safely Storing Pool Chemicals

If stocking up on chemicals, it's important to know how to store them safely.

Are pools safe during COVID-19?

How to use your pool safely during COVID-19.

How do UV Sanitisers work?

Discover how UV-C destroys microorganism and pathogens in pools.

Sizing a Pool Heater

This guide will help you choose the right size heater for your pool.

Cartridge or Media Filter?

Introduction to filtration systems and filtration media.

Restoring your pool after floods and storms

Weather conditions are the primary cause of chemical imbalances and fluctuations in your pool's health. Storms and floods are notorious for the damage...

Restoring Pool Health After Intense Bushfires

A bushfire, especially in windy conditions, can cause embers, ash, burnt leaves and smoke particles to travel kilometres through the air, which often...

Replacing Lights

Most swimming pools are equipped with at least one underwater light. And, like any light, the bulb can burn out and need replacing.

Repairing Structural Damage

Structural damage typically occurs in areas of increased stress on the pool shell, including skimmers, corners and depth transitions.

Repairing Equipment

Equipment refers to your heavy-duty gear that enables the pool to function, such as a pump and filter.

Weekly Maintenance

Thorough pool care will ensure clean and safe water throughout the swimming season.

All In One Clean

Whether you’re arriving back after months on holiday, or if you’ve had the cover on all winter, there’s a good chance your pool will need a thorough c...

Installing Equipment

In technical terms, pool equipment refers to your heavy-duty items – primarily your pump and filtration system.

Installing a Pool Fence

Pool fences are mandatory in most areas of Australia, and failing to comply with the regulations is not only a potential safety hazard, but enforceabl...

Fixing a Green Pool

We teach you how to turn your pond into a pool.

Finding & Fixing Leaks

Pool leaks can occur anywhere in or outside your pool.

Pool Energy Efficiency Audit

To correctly assess a pool or spa for efficiency, you need to evaluate the entire system to understand the true balance between saving energy versus f...

Draining & Cleaning a Spa

Although draining a spa is the most effective way to clean it, the draining process usually deters most spa owners from doing so.

Draining Pool & Cleaning Surfaces

Before you drain your pool you should consider the following precautions to help you avoid fines and environmental damage.

Converting to an Acquatherepé Mineral Pool

Transform your pool into a luxurious mineral bath.

Pool Automation

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be tech savvy to automate your pool or use pool automation products.

Water Maintenance

Healthy pool water eliminates potentially harmful bacteria and protects your swimming pool and equipment against corrosion and scale build-up.

Pool Cleaning

The wide variety of cleaning equipment available today means you can have a sparkling clean pool with minimal effort.

Pool Heating

When you've invested in a swimming pool, you should be able to enjoy it beyond summer, or even all year long.