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Pool owners· 2 min read
How To Winterise Your Swimming Pool: A UK Guide
How to winterise an outdoor swimming pool in the UK: water balancing, frost protection, winter covers and closing down, from engineers in Surrey and London.
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Commercial pools· 2 min read
PWTAG Compliance Checklist For Commercial Pool Operators
A PWTAG checklist for hotel, school and leisure centre pools: pool water testing, plant room checks, record keeping and operating procedures.
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Pool owners· 2 min read
Pool Heat Pump vs Gas Boiler: Which Is Best For Heating A Swimming Pool?
Swimming pool heat pumps and gas boilers compared on running costs, heat-up time and suitability for indoor and outdoor pools in the UK.
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Pool owners· 2 min read
Indoor Pool Condensation & Humidity: Causes And How To Fix It
Why indoor swimming pool rooms suffer condensation and high humidity, the damage it causes, and how pool air handling units, temperatures and covers fix it.
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Pool owners· 2 min read
Building A Swimming Pool In 2027: Timeline From Design To First Swim
How long does it take to build a swimming pool? Each stage of a new pool build in Surrey, Berkshire and London, from design and planning permission to handover.
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Commercial pools· 2 min read
School Swimming Pool Maintenance: Getting Ready For The Spring Term
School swimming pool maintenance for bursars and site teams: plant checks, PWTAG water testing, records for governors and cutting pool running costs.
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Pool owners· 2 min read
Tiled vs One-Piece vs Liner Pools: Which Type Of Swimming Pool Is Best?
Tiled concrete, one-piece and liner swimming pools compared on cost, build time, lifespan, finish and maintenance, to help you choose the right pool.
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Pool owners· 2 min read
Swimming Pool Covers Compared: Coverseal vs Slatted vs Solar Covers
Automatic pool covers compared: Coverseal safety covers, slatted covers and solar covers on safety, heat retention, running costs and convenience.
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Pool owners· 2 min read
How To Open Your Swimming Pool After Winter: Spring Checklist
A step-by-step spring pool opening checklist for UK outdoor pools: removing the cover, recommissioning the pump and filter, and balancing the water.
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Pool owners· 2 min read
AFM vs Sand: Is AFM Filter Media Worth It For Your Pool?
AFM filter media vs sand for swimming pool filters: how Dryden Aqua AFM resists biofilm, improves water clarity and can reduce chlorine use.
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Commercial pools· 2 min read
Pool Chemical Controllers: Why Automated Dosing Saves Time And Money
How swimming pool chemical controllers automate chlorine and pH dosing, support PWTAG compliance and allow remote monitoring for commercial and private pools.
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Pool owners· 2 min read
Swimming Pool Refurbishment: 6 Signs Your Pool Needs More Than A Service
Signs your swimming pool needs refurbishing, from leaks, loose tiles and a worn liner to failing plant, and what a full pool refurbishment includes.
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