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Pump it up
Electric heat pumps are another popular choice, delivering warmer water even while the sun doesn’t shine. Electric pumps extract heat from the air... Read...
Quick Tips
Shorter days and cooler weather may signal the end of summer, but that doesn’t mean the end of pool maintenance for the year. An ounce of... Read...
Shrinking Spaces
Shrinking land availability and a desire to remain closer to urban centres is changing client expectations when it comes to homes. While the land... Read...
Swimmer health. To pee, or not to pee..
When questioned about the behaviour of their guests, half (49%) said they would not invite guests back if they discovered they were guilty of the... Read...
Swimming pool safety
Swimming pools allow us to get together with friends and family and to share fun, fitness and relaxation. But they can also pose a risk. By... Read...
That little something extra
Clear sparkling water — it’s every pool owner’s dream. So, should you consider going the extra mile and installing an ozone generator, UV sanitiser... Read...
The big chill – winterising your pool
While most parts of Australia enjoy a relatively mild and short winter, your swimming pool still needs a little TLC to survive the off-season.... Read...
The great cover-up
Installing a pool can involve a seemingly endless series of decisions — location, design, interior finishes, tiles, deck materials, fencing... Read...
Tips for toddlers
Ten children between the ages of 3 and 5 years drown every year in Australia. Almost 50% of all drowning deaths occur in home swimming pools. Boys... Read...
‘Tis the season
There’s no getting around it — pool ownership entails a certain amount of cleaning, maintenance and general upkeep. Requirements will vary... Read...
Under the Sun
Australia’s solar power uptake rates are among the highest in the world, with some homeowners choosing to capitalise on that investment and add... Read...
Warmer Water
Australia is lucky enough to have the option of various pool heating systems, such as heat pumps, gas heaters and solar heating. however, heating a... Read...
What a Gas
Despite Australia’s reputation as the land of eternal sunshine and long hot summers, most backyard pools benefit from the installation of a heating... Read...
Why water balance matters
A properly chemically balanced pool provides a healthy environment for your family and friends. Leaving water untreated can lead to a less than... Read...
Your choice matters
When SPASA launched the Climate Care Certified (CCC) program in 2018 we had one goal — to set new efficiency and sustainability benchmarks for... Read...
As good as new
Most manufacturers suggest a well-maintained fibreglass pool should last three decades, but years of sun and chemical exposure or a lack of... Read...
Plants & pools
Your swimming pool, spa and surrounding outdoor areas are a natural extension of your home, with design and style influenced by your individual... Read...
Pools with benefits
One of the generally accepted benefits of pool ownership is a positive impact on health — we all know that swimming is great for cardio, builds... Read...

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