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Benefits of a magnesium or mineral pool
The benefits of magnesium are well documented, with strong evidence to suggest that it is beneficial for skin, bones and respiratory conditions, as well as general health and well-being...
How long to run pool equipment
How long to run the pool equipment
A chlorine residual (or reserve) of 1 - 3 ppm is required for any imminent bather load in a pool. Ideally, the time clock should be set to operate the chlorinator from late afternoon to continue...
How Pool Chlorinators Work
Salt water chlorinators produce chlorine in-situ, as mild salty water passes through the electrolytic cell. Produced over a period of several hours, it is more evenly dispersed in the water...
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Low Chlorine Output
Low Chlorine Output
This shouldn’t be confused with low chlorine readings from the pool water. There are several reasons why the chlorinator will display a low chlorine output reading, regardless of brand...
Balance Pool pH level
pH and Water Balance
To ensure sparkling clean pool water, it is important to maintain balanced water. For swimming conditions, it is recommended to keep the pH between 7.2 and 7.8 for bather comfort and...
Pool chlorinator warranty tips
Pool Chlorinator Warranty Tips
There are some brands on the market claiming up to six years warranty. But did you know that these are almost always a pro-rata warranty and you should always read the warranty terms...
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Sparkling pool with backwash
Sparkling pool with backwash
Is your pool cloudy? It could be a filtration problem and may be solved by simply running a backwash program...
Why does my water test show no sign of chlorine in my pool
Why no sign of chlorine
Test results can vary depending on the time of day and from where in the pool the sample was taken. It is best to...

Why salt water chlorinators?
There are many advantages to owning a salt water chlorinator. No more handling hazardous chlorine chemicals...
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Swimming pool Glossary
Glossary
Our glossary contains a list of common pool-related terms and their definitions...
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