Pool & Spa Advice

Get your hot tub set up as soon as possible to enjoy all the benefits of a relaxing soak. Everything you need to know about getting your water up to the right temperature.

Ensure your pool heat pump stays in great condition with our winterising tips. Without properly closing your heat pump down, you could face costly repairs when you come to use it again in spring.

From added security to smart investing, there are plenty of benefits to installing a swimming pool enclosure. Check out our blog for the top benefits of swimming pool enclosures.

If you’ve recently installed a pool or purchased a property with one, you might be looking for the ultimate guide to ensure that your pool is properly maintained. Find out everything you’ll need to know here at 1st Direct Pools!

Pool shock helps increase your chlorine levels rapidly, eradicating bacteria and algae. Here’s what you need to know about dosing your water with shock treatments. 

Maintain pristine water quality with our top tips for clearing up pool cloudiness with the right chemicals and maintenance routine.

Pool heat pumps are some of the most cost-effective and energy-efficient pool heaters on the market. Find out what size heat pump you need for your swimming pool in our article.

If you didn't know already, taking good care of your pool is something that needs to be attended to regularly. We're not just talking about scooping out the odd leaf or debris, we mean the process of vacuuming and also backwashing. if you're unsure of what these things are, why they are important to do and also how to even do it just follow these simple steps to help keep your swimming pool sparking all through the year.