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From Our Experts
Practical advice from the team at PoolSense, written for Illawarra conditions, not generic pool guides.
The Illawarra climate of coastal humidity, hot summers and heavy rain creates specific challenges for pool water. Here's what you need to know.
By the time your pool looks green or cloudy, the problem has been building for days. Weekly testing takes 2 minutes with a strip test and lets you make small corrections before they become big problems.
Learn about chemicalsRain dilutes salt and chlorine, lowers alkalinity and pH, and washes in phosphates and debris. After any significant rainfall, test and treat within 24 hours before algae takes hold, especially in summer.
Book a post-storm serviceYour filter can't work if the pump isn't running. In hot weather, bacteria multiply quickly in still water. Run your system overnight to avoid peak electricity rates and keep water circulating around the clock.
Upgrade to variable-speedSalt cells accumulate calcium scale that reduces chlorine output. Clean it with a diluted acid wash once a season or when output drops. Catching a failing cell early saves you from an algae bloom and a costly emergency call-out.
Book a cell inspectionAlgae spores cling to plaster and tile grout before you can see them. A weekly brush disrupts the attachment process and keeps your sanitiser working efficiently. Pay special attention to shaded corners and behind steps.
See our maintenance servicesOur computerised water test gives you a printed report with step-by-step instructions. Free for all customers instore.
Visit Us InstoreWhat to do each season in the Illawarra
If reading all this sounds like a lot of work, that's exactly why we're here. Let PoolSense take pool care completely off your plate.