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Matt Hudson

How Long Should a Pool Pump Run Each Day?

September 19, 2026September 6, 2026 by Matt Hudson
Home swimming pool pump and sand filter system beside an in-ground pool in an Australian backyard

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.

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How Much Power Does a Pool Pump Use? Running Costs Explained

September 19, 2026September 6, 2026 by Matt Hudson
Pool pump timer switch and energy clamp meter mounted beside a home pool equipment pad

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.

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How Long Do Pool Pumps Last? Signs It’s Time to Replace

September 19, 2026September 6, 2026 by Matt Hudson
Old rusted pool pump motor beside a boxed replacement pump on a home pool equipment pad

How long pool pumps really last in Australian conditions, the warning signs it’s failing, and when to repair versus replace.

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How Does a Pool Sand Filter Work?

September 19, 2026September 6, 2026 by Matt Hudson
Hand resting on the multiport valve of a pool sand filter tank beside a backyard swimming pool

How a pool sand filter actually works, what micron size it catches, and the pressure-gauge rule for when to backwash it.

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Can You Install Your Own Glass Pool Fencing in Australia?

September 19, 2026September 6, 2026 by Matt Hudson
Frameless glass pool fence panel being installed with a spigot clamp beside an Australian backyard pool

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

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Robotic vs Suction vs Manual Pool Cleaners: Which Is Right for You?

September 19, 2026September 6, 2026 by Matt Hudson
Robotic pool cleaner working on the floor of a backyard swimming pool with a manual pole vacuum nearby

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.

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