Pool Life’s expert guide turns pool care into a simple weekly sequence: skim and empty baskets, brush, vacuum or run your cleaner, test water, then adjust TA, pH, CH, CYA and chlorine in order. It includes target ranges, run-time tips, seasonal checklists, and playbooks for storms, cloudy water and algae.

Pool Life’s beginner’s guide makes pool chemistry easy to understand. Learn the five essentials—pH, total alkalinity, free chlorine, stabiliser (CYA) and calcium hardness—with target ranges, testing frequency, and the exact balancing order.

Pool Life’s DIY Green Pool Recovery shows the exact sequence to go from swamp to swim: set pH ~7.2, shock to CYA-matched FC, brush hard, run the pump 24/7, clean/backwash at +8–10 psi, then clear with clarifier or floc and rebalance TA, pH, CH, CYA and FC—test often until clear.

Cloudy pool water isn’t a mystery. Pool Life’s guide shows a 5-minute checklist and the top 10 causes—low sanitiser, high pH/TA, high calcium, dirty or undersized filters, poor circulation, dust, early algae, high CYA/TDS, metals, and heavy bathers—with clear fixes: brush, balance, backwash/clean, run longer, clarifier or floc, test frequently.

Not sure which chlorine is best? Pool Life compares saltwater (SWG), liquid, and tablets. Learn costs, convenience, water feel, dosing effort, pH trends, and side-effects like CYA or calcium creep. See smart combos (SWG + liquid, liquid + occasional tablets), safety musts, and when each option suits Canberra pools best.

Pool Life’s weekly checklist keeps water crystal-clear in 20 minutes. Skim and empty baskets, brush, vacuum or run the robot, test water, then adjust TA, pH, CH, CYA and chlorine. Clean/backwash at +8–10 psi, scan equipment, and use playbooks for storms, cloudy or green water, plus monthly and seasonal tune-ups.

Pool Life’s guide shows how to slash pool water loss and bills: start with a bucket test to rule out leaks, then use a cover (bubble or slat), add shade/windbreaks, tame spillovers, run longer on low RPM, balance chemistry, minimise backwashing, harvest rainwater, and automate levels/timers for smarter top-ups daily.

Pool Life’s pump-sizing guide shows how to get crystal water without bill shock: aim for 1–1.5 turnovers/day, respect filter max flow, account for plumbing head, and favour variable-speed pumps. Calculate volume, set run hours, compute target L/min, match a pump curve, then program RPMs and verify clean-pressure baselines, seasonally adjusted.

Pool Life’s buyer’s guide helps you pick the right cover for your pool, budget and climate. Compare solar/thermal bubble blankets, automatic slat covers, leaf nets, winter covers and liquid covers. Learn how to measure, select a roller, control evaporation, retain heat, manage debris, and care for your cover.

Choosing a pool cleaner? Pool Life compares robotic, suction and pressure cleaners so you can pick the right one for your debris, budget and energy use. See pros and cons: power source, running cost, wall scrubbing, leaf handling, filter load, setup complexity—plus setup tips for better coverage and clarity too.

Pool Life compares heat pumps, gas heaters and solar so you can choose warmth without bill shock. See how each option heats, compares speed to running cost, is weather-dependent, and meets installation needs. Learn sizing basics (cover first), quick choosers by lifestyle, and smart hybrid combos that keep Canberra pools swimmable for more months.

Thinking of switching to saltwater? Pool Life’s guide shows what changes (and what doesn’t), typical costs, salt amounts, and the exact steps: size and install the chlorinator, balance water, add salt, commission and tune output, then manage pH and clean the cell. Clear, low-touch chlorination year-round.

Pool Life compares cartridge, sand and DE filters so you can match clarity, water use and maintenance to your pool. See microns, cleaning methods, media lifespan, and running-cost trade-offs. Learn sizing rules (flow limits, clean-pressure baseline), when to upgrade media, and a quick chooser for crystal water with less effort.

Considering DIY pool cleaning? Pool Life lays out the real pros and cons. Save money, respond fast, and learn your pool’s quirks—yet risk yo-yo chemistry, extra time, equipment wear, and hidden costs. Includes a readiness checklist, a weekly 20-minute routine, common mistakes, safety essentials, and hybrid options, along with professional tune-ups.

Algae growth means your sanitiser, balance, filtration or circulation fell behind. Pool Life’s fix is a precise sequence: restore flow, set pH ~7.2, shock to CYA-matched FC, brush hard, filter 24/7, clean/backwash at +8–10 psi, optionally clarifier or floc, then rebalance TA→pH→CH→CYA→FC and prevent with better run-time and brushing each week.

Googling “pool cleaner near me”? Pool Life’s guide shows how to choose a reliable local pro: what “near me” should mean, a checklist (scope, testing, filter care, equipment literacy, communication), what we include in a service, when to call for help, cost-saving tips, and Canberra service areas.