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So, you have decided you would like to install a thermal solar pool heating system, but how much solar do you need to effectively heat your pool?     The right sized heater  Like any heating system, it is critical that you select the right sized system for your location, heating expectations and requirements. This will ensure […]

Perhaps a swimming pools version of how long is a piece of string? The perfect pool temperature has long been debated amongst families and water lovers’ nationwide. There are the courageous young kids that will brave the cold water out of sheer enthusiasm and the ever-present Australian affinity for water. Then there’s the arguably wiser (and typically older!) versions of ourselves that jokingly […]

With summer fast approaching we know you will be looking to spend more time in and around the pool. To help you splash into summer, we come up with some delicious recipes for your upcoming poolside party – including drinks, salads and barbequed meats. Here are 5 Poolside recipes you’ll love this summer.   1. […]

There’s nothing quite like lounging by a swimming pool with a cocktail, sun hat and good book to make you feel like you’re on vacation! To help you relax and unwind this summer, we have put together 5 fruity, colourful and fun cocktails to enjoy poolside.   1. Watermelon Martini Is there anything that says […]

Check out these 5 amazing swimming pool apps to help you make the most of your pool this summer! Whether you’re looking to control your pool chemicals remotely or learning to swim, we’re sure you’ll find a mobile application to suit:   1. Nimbus Pool Doctor Using Pool Doctor you can adjust the chlorine, salt, […]

As international travel becomes a distant memory and more quality time is being spent at home, many are looking to turn their backyard into their own private oasis. If you’re on the fence about whether to take your backyard to the next level by installing a swimming pool then this is the list for you. […]

In its most basic form, a Solar Pool Heating system (thermal solar) sends water from your pool through a series of tubes to pick up the thermal heat generated from the sun. These tubes are generally referred to as a Solar Collector and can be mounted on the ground, vertical fence, or most commonly, the […]

Celebrating 30 years with a Facelift: How Boss is Forging its Future Boss Polymer Technologies Group is a name synonymous with ingenuity. Boss have been at the forefront of Australia’s leading plastic and rubber technology. Now in their thirtieth year of operation, the Boss team have bold plans to reimagine the way they do business. […]

Calculating the amount of solar collector require to heat your pool isn’t as difficult as you might think. As most of a pools heat is lost from the surface of the pool, this is what is used to determine the size of the solar pool heating system. Basically, the required amount of solar collector should […]

In Australia, the two most popular types of solar heating systems are Strip/Flexible Solar and Rigid Solar Pool Heating Panels. Strip (Flexible) Solar Pool Heating Strip/flexible solar pool heating is Australia’s oldest and most popular form of pool heating. Used for over 40 years, strip solar is comprised of a series of soft flexible tubes […]