Matt Hudson 
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
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
Pool party ideas for kids and adults: themes, games by age, food timing and the supervision rules most guides leave out.
Key takeaway: Every Australian state and territory requires a pool safety barrier at least 1200mm (1.2m) high, measured from finished ground level. That part is consistent nationally. What differs by … Read more
Key takeaway: Five numbers run every backyard pool: pH 7.2 to 7.6, total alkalinity 80 to 120 ppm, calcium hardness 200 to 400 ppm for concrete or tiled pools (100 … Read more
Key takeaway: Cloudy pool water almost always comes down to one of two things: sanitiser that can’t keep up with what’s in the water, or a filter that can’t catch … Read more