Independent advice for Australian pools
Spend less time cleaning the pool and more time in it.
Plain-English guides to robotic pool cleaners, water chemistry and seasonal care, written for Aussie conditions: pebblecrete, salt chlorinators, gum leaves and storm season.
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Pool volume, chlorine & salt calculator
Work out how many litres your pool holds, then how much liquid chlorine, granular chlorine or salt to add. Free calculator using Australian health guidance.
Read guide → Robot cleanersRobot pool cleaners for gum leaves
Gum leaves are hard on pool robots. We compare filter size, surface skimming, runtime and cable length across Dolphin, Zodiac, Aiper, Beatbot and Wybot models.
Read guide → Robot cleanersCordless vs corded robot cleaners
Battery or mains cable? An honest comparison of cordless and corded robotic pool cleaners: run time, pool size, convenience and what the published specs say.
Read guide → Robot cleanersRobot cleaners for pebblecrete
Pebblecrete is tough on robot cleaners. What to check before you buy: brushes, wheels, waterline tiles, filtration and local spare parts.
Read guide → Seasonal careBrisbane & QLD summer pool checklist
Get your pool ready for a hot, stormy Queensland summer: water chemistry targets, pump run times, storm recovery, robot cleaner tips and QLD pool safety basics.
Read guide →How we make recommendations
We compare published specifications from manufacturers like Maytronics (Dolphin), Zodiac, Aiper, Beatbot and Wybot, and match them to real Australian pool problems. When we haven't used a product ourselves, we say so. Some links earn us a commission, which never changes what we recommend.