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Pool equipment, mobile servicing and technical repairs across the Illawarra. 18 years of practical, trustworthy expertise.

Your local pool care experts

For the last 18 years, PoolSense has been helping the Wollongong and Illawarra community keep their pools and spas clean, safe, and ready to enjoy. As a locally owned business, we take pride in personal service, building long-term relationships, and providing honest advice on maintenance, quality equipment and pool supplies you can trust.

The best pool people in 'the Gong'

"Best pool shop in Wollongong! Helped me remove a terrible copper stain from my pool with ease after others couldn't help. Highly recommended."

- M Ford, Local Guide

"After dubious advice from another pool shop a friend recommended Pool Sense. Could not be happier with the service, price and advice. Highly recommended."

- Ian Holden, Local Guide

"Great service and very knowledgeable."

- Jack, Local Guide

Trusted brands

Waterco AstralPool Davey Maytronics Fluidra

Illawarra Pool Diagnostics

Tools designed for our local weather patterns

Post-Storm Recovery Calculator

Heavy Illawarra rain dilutes your pool's chemistry and drops pH. See exactly how that recent downpour affected your water balance.

Light Shower East Coast Low Dump

The Damage Report

Fresh Water Added: ~1,667 L
Chemical Dilution: 3.3%
Our Recommendation:
  • Add 2 litres of liquid chlorine to combat incoming bacteria.
  • Add 1 bag of Pool Salt to restore chlorinator function.
  • Add Buffer to raise Alkalinity (Rain is naturally acidic).
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The complete guide to pool maintenance

Salt vs Mineral Pools

What is the Difference Between Salt, Mineral and Chlorine Pools?

All three run on chlorine. The difference is how it gets into the water, how it feels to swim in and what it takes to maintain. A plain guide to choosing between them.

Pool Filter Maintenance

Do I Need to Replace my Pool Filter, or Just Do a Backwash?

A rising pressure gauge usually means a backwash, not a new filter. How to backwash properly, and the signs your sand or cartridge has actually reached the end of its life.

Pool Algae Treatment

What are the Black Spots in my Pool? Help!

Black spots are black algae, the toughest algae to remove. Why shocking alone rarely works, why it keeps coming back and how to treat it properly.

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9 Kingsford St, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519

Email: sales@poolsense.com.au