Spa Tips

Pool & Spa Fences & Gates

Pool & Spa Fences & Gates

Pool and spa fences and barriers are required by legislation for any swimming pool or spa in excess of 300mm (30cm) in depth and must be maintained for the life of the pool or spa, this includes keeping the area around the safety barrier free from climbable objects or plants that can be used to gain access to the pool area.

New Swimming Pool and Spa Safety laws in Victoria

New Swimming Pool and Spa Safety laws in Victoria

As of 1 December 2019, it will be mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located, to register their pool or spa with their relevant council, have their safety barriers inspected and to lodge a certificate of barrier compliance with their local council.

A guide to sanitising your spa

A guide to sanitising your spa

When it comes to treating your spa, a sanitiser will keep your water clean and healthy by destroying any bacteria that develops. Bacteria thrive in a warm moist environment, so the hot water of your spa is the perfect breeding ground. By ensuring that there’s sufficient sanitiser continually present in the water, your spa will be safe every time you use it.

Types of chlorine for your pool

Types of chlorine for your pool

Bacteria can grow in any untreated body of water with swimmers being the primary source of contaminates along with rainwater, leaves, grass, dust and pets. Having a sanitiser in the pool water at recommended levels will eliminate most of the bacteria in the water. The neutralised bacteria is then filtered out and any residual sanitiser left in the pool water will prevent any new bacteria growth.