Is It Safe To Store Pool Chemicals in a Shed?
Storing pool chemicals in a shed can be a safe option if it’s well-ventilated and not near any heat sources or direct sunlight. Use a storage bin or cabinet to [...]
FAQs - Page 5
How Many Bags of Shock Do You Need to Winterise a Pool?
An average 3.7 by 7.3 meter in-ground backyard pool holds about 45,000 litres of water. As a rough estimate, you would need 1kg of shock for every 45 000 litres [...]
Should I Super Chlorinate My Pool Before Closing?
Yes, you should super chlorinate your pool to help prevent algae growth and ensure the water remains clean and clear while closed. We recommend super chlorinating your pool a few [...]
Should I Add Algaecide When Closing the Pool?
You should add algaecide when closing your pool to help prevent algae growth and make it easier to reopen your pool. We recommend using a longlife algaecide on the day [...]
Do You Shock the Pool When Closing?
Yes, it's recommended that you shock your pool a few days before closing it to help prevent algae growth and keep the water clean.
Should I Shock My Pool As Soon as I Fill It?
Before deciding whether to shock your pool after filling it, consider your water source. If there are no known issues with the water source, you can generally trust that there [...]
Can I Add All My Pool Chemicals at Once?
Never mix pool chemicals, and never add all of them at once. Doing so can lead to dangerous chemical reactions and serious injuries. Also, it will make it impossible to [...]
Is Liquid Chlorine the Same As Shock?
Shock and chlorine are different - shock has a more intense chemical composition than regular liquid chlorine sanitisers. Liquid chlorine is used to sanitise pool water, while shock is a [...]
What Two Pool Chemicals Should Not Be Mixed?
It’s critically important to never mix chlorine with muriatic acid or dry acid inside or outside your pool. This mixture can create a dangerous toxic gas that’s harmful if inhaled. [...]
Can You Swim in a Pool Right After Adding Chemicals?
It’s best to wait until chlorine levels reach three ppm before swimming in a pool after adding chemicals. Safe practice is always to test first! Or a good rule of [...]
What Chemicals Are Needed To Winterise a Pool?
Here are the swimming pool chemicals recommended to close your pool for the off-season: pH decreaser lowers the pH level of the water to help stop scaling and staining. Chlorine [...]
Is Algaecide the Same As Shock?
No, algaecide is not the same as shock. Algaecide is specifically designed to prevent and control algae growth in pool water. Algaecide is a preventive measure or a reactive measure [...]
Can I Just Use Shock Instead of Chlorine?
No, you cannot use shock instead of chlorine to sanitise your pool water. Chlorine is the primary sanitiser used to kill harmful bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms in your pool. [...]
Should You Run Your Pool Pump All the Time?
It's not necessary or efficient to run your pool pump all the time, as this can lead to excessive wear and tear on the equipment and increase energy costs. The [...]
What Are the Costs of Maintaining a Pool?
The exact cost of maintaining a pool varies depending on your local water quality, weather conditions, and pool usage. For more information, read our handy guide, How Much Do Pool [...]
What Pool Chemicals Cannot Be Added at the Same Time?
You should not add certain pool cleaning chemicals simultaneously because they can react and cause dangerous chemical reactions. Here are some examples: Liquid Chlorine and acid (such as muriatic acid [...]
