by Poolside Admin | Oct 7, 2017 | Pool Advice
Correct backwashing a sand filter is essential to prevent debris from returning to the pool. Have you ever wondered what the rinse option was for on your multi-port valve? Here Lynda explains all. Your filter should be backwashed when the pressure gauge is...
by Poolside Admin | Sep 7, 2017 | Pool Advice
Knowing when you should be backwashing your sand filter is important as you don’t want to do it more often than necessary, but likewise, it shouldn’t be ignored when it is needed. This short video explains the situations when you need to backwash your sand filter. You...
by Poolside Admin | Sep 2, 2017 | Pool Advice
It is essential to maintain the correct pH level in your swimming pool and/or spa pool to have crystal clear and healthy water. To understand why it is so important to maintain your swimming pool pH, here’s Lynda from Poolside Christchurch explaining why pH...
by Poolside Admin | Aug 4, 2017 | Pool Advice
Does your dog swim in your pool? Is there any harm with allowing your dog to swim in the family pool? Watch our quick video where Lynda outlines the implications of allowing dogs in your pool. Many thanks to Belle for her help with the video. If you need any more...
by Poolside Admin | Jul 29, 2017 | Pool Advice
We often talk about swimming pool water balance and how important this is for the health of your pool. But what does that mean? Water balance is the relationship between pH, total alkalinity and calcium hardness. Unless you’re a chemistry whizz you probably still...