How Long Should a Pool Pump Run Each Day?
How to work out your own pool pump run time using the turnover rule, plus typical seasonal and state-by-state run times for Australia.
Matt Hudson
How Much Power Does a Pool Pump Use? Running Costs Explained
How many watts a pool pump actually draws, the formula to work out your own running cost, and why the AU energy rating label matters.
How Long Do Pool Pumps Last? Signs It’s Time to Replace
How long pool pumps really last in Australian conditions, the warning signs it’s failing, and when to repair versus replace.
How Does a Pool Sand Filter Work?
How a pool sand filter actually works, what micron size it catches, and the pressure-gauge rule for when to backwash it.
Can You Install Your Own Glass Pool Fencing in Australia?
Key takeaway: No Australian state legally bans you from installing your own glass pool fence. But NSW, Queensland and Victoria all require an independent licensed inspector or certifier to sign … Read more
Robotic vs Suction vs Manual Pool Cleaners: Which Is Right for You?
Robotic, suction, pressure-side or manual: real AU pricing, running costs and maintenance for each pool cleaner type, so you can pick the right one.
How to Get Rid of Black Algae in a Pool (Black Spot Treatment)
Key takeaway: Black spot algae won’t clear at normal chlorine levels. It grows a protective outer layer that shields it from your usual 1 to 3 ppm sanitiser, so it … Read more
Swimming Pool Facts & FAQs: Sizes, Dimensions & Common Questions Answered
Key takeaway: The average Australian backyard pool holds around 48,000 litres, roughly 50 times smaller than an Olympic pool’s 2,500,000 litres. Work out your own pool’s volume with length × … Read more
How Much Chlorine to Add to a Pool: A Simple Dosing Chart
How much chlorine to add to your pool by volume, for liquid and granular chlorine, with a worked example and the maths shown.
Pool Filters Explained: Sand vs Cartridge vs DE
Key takeaway: A DE filter traps particles down to about 2 microns, a cartridge filter down to roughly 30 microns (Waterco’s own figure; some brands rate finer), and a sand … Read more