Most pool water problems get treated as chemical problems. A good number of them are circulation problems wearing a chemical disguise. If water is not passing through the filter often enough, or is passing through too fast to be filtered properly, no amount of dosing fixes it for long. Getting the pump and filter matched … Read more
A heated pool is used far more than an unheated one, so the real question is not whether to heat it but how. Three options dominate: a heat pump, solar heating and a direct electric heater. They differ hugely on running cost, on how fast they warm the water, and on when each one makes … Read more
A hot tub is a lovely thing to own and an easy one to get wrong if you buy on looks alone. Size, type, where it goes and what it costs to run all shape whether you use it every week or let it sit covered. Here is a straightforward guide to choosing the right … Read more
A home pool is a lovely thing to own, and most people ask us the same question before they buy: what will it cost to keep going through the year? The honest answer is that it depends on the pool, the weather and the kit you choose. The good news is that running costs are … Read more
There is a particular sinking feeling that comes from arriving home from holiday to a green pool. Two weeks of sun with nobody testing the water is all it takes, and what should be the happy end of a good trip turns into a fortnight of clearing it back up. A bit of prep before … Read more
A proper hot spell is what every pool owner waits for. It is also when your pool needs the most attention. Sustained heat changes the water faster than people expect, and the pool that looked perfect on Monday can turn cloudy or green by the weekend if you treat a heatwave like normal weather. Here … Read more
An above ground pool is a significant investment for a UK summer, and the British weather doesn’t always cooperate. Water temperature makes a real difference to how much a pool actually gets used. A pool sitting at 18 degrees gets jumped into occasionally. One sitting at 24 degrees gets used every day. The good news … Read more
Owning a swimming pool is a fantastic way to enjoy the warmer months, but keeping the water clean and properly balanced can sometimes feel time-consuming. Between work, family commitments, holidays, and everyday life, not everyone has the time to monitor pool chemicals on a daily basis. That’s one of the reasons why slow dissolving chlorine … Read more
There’s nothing better than stepping into a clean, sparkling swimming pool on a warm summer’s day. But as many pool owners know, keeping pool water crystal clear throughout the season can sometimes feel like a full-time job. Hot weather, increased pool use, sudden rain showers, and even falling leaves can all affect your water quality … Read more
Testing your pool water is one of those tasks that’s easy to put off until something goes wrong. By that point, getting the balance back can take several days and a fair amount of chemicals. Testing regularly, and knowing what to do with the results, keeps things stable and makes your pool much easier to … Read more