General Interest

If your pool pump isn’t primed, water can’t circulate properly. Here’s how to check it and get things flowing again quickly.

The Bureau of Meteorology has declared El Niño, with warmer and potentially drier conditions forecast for parts of south eastern Australia. Learn what the latest outlook means for Melbourne pool owners, how El Niño conditions can affect your pool, and what you can do now to prepare for the warmer months ahead.

Learn what Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) means in a spa, why levels increase over time, and when partial or complete water replacement may be needed.

Chlorine disappearing too fast in your spa? Learn what’s really causing it and how to keep your water balanced and easy to manage all year round.

We are proud to celebrate another outstanding year at the 2026 SPASA Awards, held on 18 July, with two Regional Gold Awards!

Poppits offers a gentler alternative to traditional spa sanitisers, but its hydrogen peroxide base means it breaks down quickly. Here's why.

Choosing between halogen and LED pool lights comes down to more than just brightness. Compare energy efficiency, lifespan, running costs and aesthetics.

Turn your spa into a space you genuinely enjoy with these simple upgrades!

Auto-dosing equipment isn't 'set-and-forget,' like all pool equipment they require regular maintenance so they can work efficiently and provide maximum benefit.

By managing chlorine while using a pool blanket, your water stays balanced, swimmers stay comfortable, and your cover and equipment last longer.

Your spa temperature affects comfort, safety, running costs and water chemistry. Learn how to find the right balance for enjoyable, energy-efficient soaking all year round.

Troubleshoot low chlorine from your saltwater chlorinator with practical checks on salt levels, cell cleaning, water flow, power supply, and signs your chlorinator may need repair or replacement.