Pool Salt Update: Salt Has Arrived In Store
by Angus Donald
We're finally able to provide some good news regarding pool salt. A delivery of pool salt has made i...
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03 August 2021
by Angus Donald
When you combine 100% natural Dead Sea minerals with ozone water purification, you dramatically reduce the load on the chlorinator. Increase the life span of your existing pool systems when you make the switch ~ contact us today!
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Pool Salt and Dead Sea Minerals Update
by Angus Donald
We have spoken to all Salt Suppliers that we deal with, as well as a number of our competitors, and ...
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Pool Salt Update
by Angus Donald
We regret to advise that due to the recent floods along the East coast of Australia, we are continui...
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Salt Update
by Angus Donald
We regret we've still not received another salt delivery since our last update on 25 March, and judg...
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Salt Update
by Angus Donald
As mentioned in previous Newsletters... "due to the flooding ... salt for swimming pools is running...
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Pool Salt Update
by Angus Donald
As mentioned in last week's Newsletter... "due to the flooding to our North, salt for swimming po...
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APS General Manager's Pool Gets Swamped
by Angus Donald
Following the rain bomb, we thought it might be helpful to re-run this article previously posted ...
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Test your pool after the rain bomb
by Angus Donald
At time of writing, over the past 7 days the GC Seaway has received 340mm of rain. This rain BOMB ha...
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Pool Tips: My Pool's overflowing
by Angus Donald
The sight of an overflowing pool can cause concern, particularly if its your own! A pool that is fil...
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Pool Tips: I wonder if I've got a leak?
by Angus Donald
If the level of the water in your pool is dropping more than you think normal, and you suspect that ...
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Pool Tips: How to prime your pool pump
by Angus Donald
We are all too familiar with the sound of a pool pump that is struggling for water or the drama of r...
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Pool Tips: Go with the flow
by Angus Donald
At this time of year, one of the biggest problems we see are pools with inadequate water flow. Low ...
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Pool Tips: An ounce of prevention
by Angus Donald
At this time of year, with soaring temperatures, unpredictable winds, evaporation and increased pool...
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How to make your pool go green (in a good way)
by Angus Donald
Here are some tips to help your pool become more environmentally friendly: 1. Change the old sand...
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Pool Tips: Don't go green
by Angus Donald
While "going green" is all the rage, it's not the way for your pool. With the weather heating up, an...
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Pool Tips: Oh Sh*t. What to do with Doo Doo?
by Angus Donald
As we all know, Sh*t Happens. If it does, literally, in your pool, it's pretty important to deal w...
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Pool Tips: Dealing with black spot algae
by Angus Donald
Few things are more pleasing to the eye than your perfectly presented pool and thus the arrival of B...
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More Pool Games For The Summer
by Angus Donald
As we come ever closer to the final days of the year and the mercury continues to climb at an alarmi...
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The Top 10 Reasons we like Dolphin Robotic Pool Cleaners
by Angus Donald
Here at Active Pool Supplies, we reckon Dolphin Robotic Pool Cleaners are better, and here's ten rea...
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Looking For Something Fun To Play This Summer?
by Angus Donald
With the summer heat starting to pour in over the country, your pool might be starting to look like ...
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Test your pool water after the rain (before it goes green)
by Angus Donald
Over the past few weeks, the rain has been coming down pretty heavy, and a lot of that rain has gone...
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What Pool Chemicals Should You Keep At Home?
by Angus Donald
With summer coming up, it won't hurt to have a small collection of pool chemicals on hand to deal wi...
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Join Our VIP Regular Pool Service program
by Angus Donald
Wow, we can't believe it's November already. With all the weird weather lately, it seems to be mor...
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Jokes to keep you laughing in the pool (apologies in advance)
by Angus Donald
Q: Why do squirrels swim on their back? A: To keep their nuts dry! Q: Why is swimming like sex...
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Spring is Here, And The Weather Is Warming Up. It's Time To Have Your Pool Water Tested
by Angus Donald
September was the first day of spring and true to form here on the beautiful GC, the weather was not...
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The Right Dolphin For Your Pool Can Help Extend The Life Of Your Pool Equipment
by Angus Donald
Fact Friday: The Dolphin robotic pool cleaners run independently from your existing pool systems, pr...
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Product Profile - Dolphin M600 (The Leader of the Pod)
by Angus Donald
The Gold Coast has woken up to the fact that the most efficient and effective way to give your pool ...
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Pool Tips: My pool's gone to the dogs!
by Angus Donald
We sometimes have customers asking whether it's okay for the dog to swim in the pool. Our opinion is...
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Pool Tips: Bring on the night
by Angus Donald
Pool lights can make your pool look great at night, making a real feature of your pool. The bes...
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University Paper highlights public health risks with unmaintained swimming pools & spas
by Angus Donald
The Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Australia (SPASA Australia), commissioned Griffith University...
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How To Add Chemicals To Your Pool
by Angus Donald
As it turns out, one of the pages on our website that receives a lot of traffic is the page that pro...
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Coming swimming with Brett : Checking Chemical levels
by Angus Donald
As they say, an ounce of prevention is better than a tonne of cure. This is particularly relevant wh...
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There's Plenty Of Good Gear At The Pool Shop... Come On In And Take A Look.
by Angus Donald
If it's been a while, don't hesitate to drop in to check out the multitude of items we have for your...
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High Chlorine Will Damage Your Pool Equipment - Test Your Water Before It's Too Late
by Angus Donald
During the colder winter months it is very likely that the chlorine level in your pool will increase...
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Guide To Cleaning Your Sand Filter
by Angus Donald
Here's a general guide to help you clean your sand filter. Please note, this guide should be read i...
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Experts say pools help intellectual development - but make sure the water's clean
by Angus Donald
Whether swimming a few solitary laps or playing pool games with siblings, experts say jumping in the...
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Can I simply drain the my commercial pool and leave it empty until the restrictions are lifted?
by Angus Donald
There are different circumstances for every pool, however, in most cases draining the pool will be d...
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Do I still need to maintain my commercial pool and spa?
by Angus Donald
Yes. If anything, it is more important now than it has ever been to make sure the pool and spa are s...
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A Grab Rail can make it easier to get in & out of the pool
by Angus Donald
Sometimes, getting in and out of the pool can be a difficult process. If pool access is becoming a ...
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Pool Tips: Keep your pool safe!
by Angus Donald
It's vitally important for everyone that your pool is safe. Regardless of whether it's you, your ki...
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Pool Tips: How to deal with ash in the pool
by Angus Donald
As everyone can see, there is plenty of smoke and ash in the air across the Gold Coast. It is entir...
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Aquashield 3
by Angus Donald
Aquashield 3 is one of our favourite pool chemicals because we know how much it helps your pool. Reg...
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Keep your pool water topped up
by Angus Donald
Given that we have not had much rain lately, and the temperature is heating up, it's vital that you ...
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Automated acid dosing reduces the risk of handling pool acid
by Angus Donald
With lots of interest last week regarding the risks of handling pool chemicals, we thought that in t...
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Swim year round with pool heating explained in video
by Angus Donald
Are you getting the best use out of your swimming pool? You've got this beautiful swimming pool at y...
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Come Swimming with Brett, Active Pool Supplies General Manager
by Angus Donald
Are your power bills over the top? Do you realise your swimming pool pump could be costing you over ...
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Come swimming with Aaron, Active Pool Supplies Bundall Store Manager
by Angus Donald
Are you having a hard time cleaning your pool? Or perhaps your "kreepy krauly" isn't quite doing the...
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