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Pool tips from the bayside experts.

Practical advice, seasonal care guides and honest equipment reviews from our technicians.

Seasonal Care

Winter pool care: why "set and forget" costs you more

Skipping winter maintenance leads to stained surfaces, perished o-rings and a green mess in spring. Here's the simple winter routine we recommend — and when to book a winter service.

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Buying Guide

Corded vs cordless robotic cleaners in 2026

With the new Dolphin S-Line and Liberty 600 now in store, we break down who should go cordless, who should stick with a cable, and what actually matters when choosing a robot.

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Water Care

Salt vs mineral pools: which is right for you?

Mineral systems like MagnaPool and Zodiac's Hydroxinator iQ promise softer water — but are they worth it? An honest comparison from a shop that sells and services both.

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Save Money

How a variable speed pump pays for itself

Running an old single-speed pump? New models like the AstralPool Viron XT and Hayward TriStar NG can cut pump power bills by up to 80%. Here's the maths.

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Troubleshooting

Green pool? Don't panic — do this first

Before you dump in chemicals, find out why it went green. Our step-by-step recovery guide, plus when it's time to call in the technicians.

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Automation

Smart pools: control everything from your phone

Hayward OmniX, Zodiac iAquaLink and AstralPool Connect compared — what pool automation actually does, what it costs, and what's worth automating first.

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