How do I fix Calcification in my pool?
What is calcification? Calcification is the name for the chalky white patches that occur when there is too much calcium in the pool water. Pool surfaces that contain large amounts…
June 24th, 2020
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How do I fix Black Spot in my pool?
What is Black Spot? Black Spot is the appearance of black spots (surprise, surprise!) on the surface of your pool. There are several types of algae that cause Black Spot….
June 23rd, 2020
Read MoreHow often do I need to maintain my pool?
No matter if you have pool automation or not, your pool still needs you (or your pool service provider if you’re lucky!). Here’s a schedule that will ensure you stay…
June 23rd, 2020
Read MoreWhat do I need to know about pool cleaners and robots?
Why do I need a mechanical pool cleaner or robot? Leaves and debris in the pool release phosphates that cause algae blooms. Therefore, not only does it look bad, the…
June 23rd, 2020
Read MoreWhat do I do when my pool has been diluted by heavy rain or flooding?
Heavy rain or flooding can cause excess water and flow in your pool, which leads to the pool chemistry becoming heavily diluted. To correct the pool chemistry and ensure the…
Read MoreWhat do I do if my pool is looking cloudy?
Heavy air pollution that is thick with dust and ash can lead to cloudy, and even green pools, if it isn’t managed carefully. Regardless of whether you’re a Pooled Energy…
Read MoreRobot 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
Read MoreChlorine Hair: How To Protect Your Hair And Prevent It From Turning Green
There are many myths surrounding the effects of swimming pools on hair – especially blonde hair. It’s not surprising as the great majority of pools do not have sensors to…
August 30th, 2019
Read MoreMake 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
Read MoreTop Tips To Automate Your Pool
There are several ‘levels’ in automating a pool and the first step is to simply decide what you are trying to achieve. Is it more free time? Better quality, healthier…
May 14th, 2019
Read MoreRust 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
Read MoreTransforming 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
Read MoreHow 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
Read MoreTurning off your Pool Equipment in Winter? Don’t! It will it cost you more than any savings on electricity.
The operating time of pool equipment required to maintain pool water in a good quality state can be reduced in winter as biological activity declines with the decline in water…
July 3rd, 2018
Read MoreWhiteish (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
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