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Pool & spa care advice for South West WA
Straight answers from the team who test water and repair equipment in Bunbury every day — search the guides or browse by topic.
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6 guides
- Water chemistry
How often should you test your pool water in the South West?
A simple weekly and monthly testing routine that suits Bunbury summers, plus what to bring into the shop for a full water test.
4 min readRead the guide - Water chemistry
pH and alkalinity, explained simply
Why alkalinity comes before pH, what drifting water does to your equipment and surfaces, and the order to adjust things in.
4 min readRead the guide - Green pools & algae
Why pools go green — and how to stop it happening again
The handful of causes behind most green pools in the South West, and what to do in the first 24 hours before it gets worse.
5 min readRead the guide - Pumps, filters & equipment
Looking after your filter, pump and chlorinator
What filters and salt cells actually need, the early warning signs of a fault, and why a blown fuse is sometimes the whole problem.
5 min readRead the guide - Spa care
Spa water care basics (and what to check before you call)
Spas hold a small volume of hot water, so the chemistry moves fast. Here is a simple routine, plus the two details to note if it stops heating.
4 min readRead the guide - Seasonal & South West
Seasonal pool care for Bunbury, Busselton and Dunsborough
What each season asks of a South West pool — from summer sanitiser demand to winter storms, leaves and run times.
5 min readRead the guide
Who writes this advice
The Eduardo's Pool & Spa team
Pool & spa technicians, Bunbury WA
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