Pool & Spa Advice

Pools: The Need to Know

Find out how to build and maintain you pool, from opening your pool for spring through to closing it in the winter.

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Spa: The Need to Know

Find out how to build and maintain you pool, from opening your pool for spring through to closing it in the winter.

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  • Unlock Endless Laps in Your Own Pool: The Smart Space-Saving Solution
    Unlock Endless Laps in Your Own Pool: The Smart Space-Saving Solution

    Ever fancied a proper swimming workout but find your pool just isn't long enough for satisfying, continuous laps? You're not alone. Many pool owners dream of an uninterrupted swim but are working with the space they have, whether it's a compact plunge pool indoors or a cosy pool in the garden. The good news? You don't need a massive extension or rebuild to achieve it.

    The secret lies not in swimming farther, but in swimming smarter. Imagine if your pool could generate its own current, allowing

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  • How to Level the Ground For an Above-Ground Pool
    How to Level the Ground For an Above-Ground Pool
    Follow our step-by-step guide for a simple & effective process to level out the pool site area. Prepare your garden for your new above-ground pool.
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Pool Maintenance

  • Opening your swimming pool
    Opening your swimming pool
    Getting your swimming pool ready for the season starts with clean, balanced, and safe water. Using the right pool chemicals helps remove winter debris, eliminate bacteria, and restore clear, sparkling water. From shock treatments and chlorine to pH balancers and algaecides, each step plays an important role in maintaining your pool and creating a safe swimming environment. With the proper treatment and a little preparation, your pool will be ready to enjoy in no time.
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  • Winter Pool Care in Freezing Temperatures
    Winter Pool Care in Freezing Temperatures

    Freezing temperatures pose a serious threat to swimming pools. Whether you have an outdoor oasis or an indoor pool room, taking the right steps now prevents costly damage. This guide outlines the essential precautions for UK pool owners.

    The Core Problem: Freezing Water

    When water freezes, it expands. This expansion creates immense pressure that can crack pipes, damage pumps, and harm your pool's structure. Once temperatures drop below 0°C, standing water in equipment can freeze solid in hours. Proactive

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Working Pool

  • Opening your swimming pool
    Opening your swimming pool
    Getting your swimming pool ready for the season starts with clean, balanced, and safe water. Using the right pool chemicals helps remove winter debris, eliminate bacteria, and restore clear, sparkling water. From shock treatments and chlorine to pH balancers and algaecides, each step plays an important role in maintaining your pool and creating a safe swimming environment. With the proper treatment and a little preparation, your pool will be ready to enjoy in no time.
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  • What Size Swimming Pool Heat Pump Do I Need?
    What Size Swimming Pool Heat Pump Do I Need?
    Your pool volume, local climate, swimming habits & pool type will impact your ideal heat pump size. Here are our top sizing tips & recommendations.
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