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New Chemical Control Algorithm is now operating in your pool

Your pool is controlled by sensors and smart algorithms that operate in both the Intelligent Pool Controller at your pool, and in the Internet cloud-based Network Operating Centre (NOC). The pool responds to the time-of-day, the time-of-year, the water chemistry, the amount of swimming, the weather and forecast, the cost and price of power, your PV and solar thermal panels and the state of the Electricity Grid.

February 14th, 2018

Robot Pool Cleaners – 5 Things To Look For

In the world of pool automation, few things perk up the ears more than the term, ‘robotic pool cleaner’. To some, it inspires imagery of a hot, android pool guy,…

September 17th, 2019

Whiteish (Bath-Tub) ring around your Swimming Pool?

If you see a white (bath-tub) ring about 50mm high around your fibreglass pool, don’t panic, especially if you have a floating pool blanket. It may look like it’s been bleached…

May 1st, 2018

Green Pool before Pooled Energy transformed it to a clear pool

Transforming your pool from green to clean – the lasting solution

Camilla’s green pool was a ‘pea soup’ – until the Pooled Energy team, headed by Thomas, came to the rescue. The Pooled Energy system was installed on Monday 29 October 2018…

November 1st, 2018

Solar Power and the economy

Australia is a global leader with solar PV generation and there are massive forward commitments for large scale arrays and large forward marketing estimates for roof-top solar as at January 2018. The sun is free and solar panels seem to be inexpensive and getting cheaper, so, why are electricity prices rising so much? Electricity prices have nearly tripled in a decade and, despite some political and pundit comments, it seems inevitable that they will continue to rise. We often hear that solar electricity is the least expensive sort of electricity available, so, how can that be?

February 14th, 2018

Make summer a splash! Tips on how to fix a green pool

A fair number of the pools that we convert to Pooled Energy are green when we arrive. The owners have given up on the unending task of manually keeping the water clear. Combined with a scientific understanding of what makes your pool go green and a bit of practice we’ve perfected our method for fixing green pools.

August 6th, 2019

How to fix a Green Pool

A fair number of the pools that we convert to Pooled Energy are green when we arrive. The owners have given up on the unending task of manually keeping the…

August 25th, 2015

How can Pooled Energy sensors identify when my pool is leaking?

Pooled Energy can often detect when your pool has a leak by monitoring the history of your salinity readings. Below is a trend of a pool’s salinity over 5 weeks….

July 23rd, 2018

New Solar Heater Control System Available

Pooled Energy’s new Solar Heater Control system is available – no need to repair/replace old solar controllers

May 7th, 2018

Real World Examples of Solar PV and Swimming Pools

SOLAR PV and POOLS – non-Pooled Energy pool Below are examples of a non-Pooled Energy pool in Coogee, with data taken during different weather over a single week. This data…

July 23rd, 2018

The meaning of Energy Star Ratings

This section is a regular feature of our newsletters. It is intended to be unbiased, general Industry comment dealing in objective facts. What do Star Ratings mean? They have…

May 10th, 2018

Rust on Stainless Steel components in swimming pools

Are you seeing rust or corrosion on stainless steel components in your swimming pool? What does the manufacturer or the pool shop say? They say it’s the water chemistry, right?…

November 21st, 2018

From green to clean

So your pool turned green. Summer strikes again. But never fear! We can fix this, and make sure it doesn’t happen again! Your pool is constantly bombarded by algae spores…

January 25th, 2019

Common Swimming Pool Terms Simplified!

Keeping a pool clean and comfortable is a technical business! However, pool owners shouldn’t feel worried or intimidated by all the jargon. Here are some common swimming pool terms…

April 2nd, 2019

THE Six Biggest Myths about Battery Storage

This is the title of an interesting article by Finn Peacock, an industry consultant and strong advocate of solar energy. The following is a much shortened version. The link to…

July 25th, 2018