The Benefits of Magnesium Pools
The Benefits of Magnesium Pools Magnesium pools are becoming a preferred choice for many Australian homeowners seeking a more luxurious, therapeutic, and eco-conscious swimming experience. At Dolphin Pools, systems like Mineral Swim combine Dead Sea magnesium minerals...
Magnesium vs Chlorine Pools: Which Is Better For Your Lifestyle?
Magnesium vs Chlorine Pools: Which Is Better For Your Lifestyle? Choosing between a magnesium and chlorine pool involves weighing lifestyle preferences, maintenance needs, health benefits, and long-term costs. What are the benefits of chlorine-free swimming pools?...
Can Magnesium Pools Help With Skin Conditions Like Eczema?
Can Magnesium Pools Help With Skin Conditions Like Eczema? Eczema is a chronic skin condition that affects a significant number of Australians. It causes red, itchy, and inflamed skin, and is often aggravated by environmental triggers—including harsh pool chemicals...
Top 5 Signs Your Pool Needs Professional Service (And How We Can Help!)
Top 5 Signs Your Pool Needs Professional Service (And How We Can Help!)Owning a pool is awesome. But like anything worth having, it needs a bit of TLC to keep it in tip-top shape. While some pool maintenance is easy enough to tackle yourself, there are times when...
Extend Your Swim Season: How to Heat Your Pool Efficiently
Extend Your Swim Season: How to Heat Your Pool EfficientlyWe all know the weather in Melbourne can be a bit unpredictable. One minute it's scorching hot, the next you're reaching for a jumper! But that doesn't mean your swimming season has to end prematurely. With a...
Cloudy Pool Water Got You Down? Clear it Up with Expert Advice!
Cloudy Pool Water Got You Down? Clear it Up with Expert Advice!Is there anything worse than excitedly throwing on your bathers, ready for a refreshing dip, only to find your pool looks more like a swamp than a sparkling oasis?We've all been there! Cloudy pool water is...
Saltwater vs Chlorine Pools: What’s Best for You?
Saltwater vs Chlorine Pools: What’s Best for You?Thinking about installing a pool or upgrading your current system? One of the biggest decisions is whether to go with a saltwater pool or a chlorine pool. Both options can give you a clean, refreshing swim—but which one...
Green Pool? Here’s How to Get Crystal Clear Water—Fast
Green Pool? Here’s How to Get Crystal Clear Water—Fast Have you stepped outside to find your pool looking more like a swamp than a spot to swim?Don’t stress—it’s a common problem, and the good news is, you can fix it quickly! Whether it’s algae taking over or murky...
Why Pool Water Testing Matters: Keep Your Pool Safe, Clear, and Ready to Swim
Why Pool Water Testing Matters: Keep Your Pool Safe, Clear, and Ready to SwimIf you’ve ever dealt with cloudy water, itchy skin, or algae taking over your pool, you already know how frustrating it can be. The good news? Most of these problems can be avoided with...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Pool Care: Common Mistakes to Avoid
The Do’s and Don’ts of Pool Care: Common Mistakes to AvoidOwning a pool is one of life’s great luxuries, but proper maintenance is essential to keep it clean, safe, and inviting. Unfortunately, even small oversights can lead to costly repairs or hours of extra work....
Is It Time for a Pool Pump Repair? Here’s How to Know
Is It Time for a Pool Pump Repair? Here’s How to KnowYour pool pump is truly the hero of your pool, keeping the water clean, fresh, and ready for a swim. When it’s not working as it should, it can lead to cloudy water, rising energy costs, and even more serious...
How Robotic Pool Cleaners Make Pool Maintenance Effortless
How Robotic Pool Cleaners Make Pool Maintenance EffortlessAre you tired of spending hours cleaning your pool instead of enjoying it? Robotic pool cleaners can take the hassle out of pool maintenance, leaving you with more time to relax. Here’s how these innovative...
5 Pool Pump Issues You Shouldn’t Ignore – And Why a Reliable Service Makes All the Difference
5 Pool Pump Issues You Shouldn’t Ignore – And Why a Reliable Service Makes All the DifferenceThe pool pump is like the heart of your pool, keeping your pool water fresh, clear, and safe.But like any essential piece of equipment, it can run into issues that need prompt...
Robotic Pool Cleaners vs. Traditional: Which Is Best for Your Pool?
Robotic Pool Cleaners vs. Traditional: Which Is Best for Your Pool?Keeping your pool sparkling no longer has to be a chore!With the right pool cleaner, you can enjoy crystal-clear water without the constant work. If you’re considering a robotic pool cleaner, like a...
What Causes Algae in Pools and How to Prevent It
What Causes Algae in Pools and How to Prevent It A sparkling pool is every owner’s dream, but when algae appears, it can quickly turn that dream into a maintenance nightmare. Algae not only makes the water look murky and uninviting but can also create slippery...
Why Regular Swimming Pool Water Testing is Essential for a Healthy Pool
Maintaining crystal-clear and healthy swimming pool water isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s crucial for ensuring a safe and enjoyable swimming experience. Regular water testing is a key component of pool maintenance that shouldn’t be overlooked. Here’s why consistent...
Stay Warm This Winter: Enjoy 20% Off Astral Heat Pumps!
As the temperatures drop and winter sets in, keeping your swimming pool at the perfect temperature can become a challenge. Luckily, we've got you covered with a fantastic offer on Astral heat pumps! For the entire month of September, we're offering a 20% discount on...
“Exciting Changes in Store: Dolphin Pools Welcomes Poolstore Warehouse Customers in Mentone!”
Exciting News Alert! We are thrilled to announce that Dolphin Pools is now ready to serve the valued customers of Poolstore Warehouse in Mentone. As your trusted partner, we are here to provide top-notch pool services and ensure a seamless transition for all your...
Heating options to extend your swimming season
Don’t hang up your towel when the mercury dips, finding the right heating solution for your pool can extend the season by months or even offer year-round swimming. As a pool owner, you already know the joy of a refreshing swim on sweltering summer’s day. But for an...
Winter, water and what to do
Not swimming so much now that winter is here and wondering what to do to keep your pool clean? You’ll need to ‘winterise’, which means taking a few simple steps to ensure the water stays healthy and unlikely to give you any nasty surprises when the weather starts to...
Swimming Pool Maintenance Guide: Keep Your Pools Safe
When a person swims in a pool regularly, the water is bound to get dirty over time. Leaves from nearby trees, dust and other airborne debris can settle on the surface of the pool. If you use hard water, treatment chemicals can form sediment that may stain the walls of...
Update on recent Covid-19 issues
As the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 continue to evolve, the well-being of the Dolphin Pools family - that's you, our customers and of course our team are our priority. Based on Government recommendations, our business will continue to remain open and trade as...
Jordan, Israel & The Dead Sea Experience
This is a brief recount of our service technician "Ricky" three-week trip to the Middle East, from backpacking through Jordan to an unforgettable conference with Maytronics in Israel. I touched down in Tel Aviv and was met by sunny skies and 40-degree heat. With...
The Difference between Dead Sea Water & Tap Water
Mineral Swim is the amazing product that brings the Dead Sea right to your very own backyard swimming pool providing you with a truly unique swimming experience. This amazing video taken by the AHAVA Team on the streets of New York City demonstrated the difference...
Tap Water v Dead Sea Water
Mineral Swim™ is a pure and healthy pool water solution, rich in minerals (especially magnesium), uses minimal chemicals and enhances bather wellbeing. Just like the Dead Sea. Thanks to AHAVA mineral science research it is possible to capture the essence of the Dead...
Guide To Salt Chlorination
Did you know that salt chlorination is the most popular form of sanitisation on newly constructed pools? Salt chlorinators continuously and automatically chlorinate pool water. You will no longer have to: Buy, handle, mix or store chlorine weekly Have direct contact...
How Rain Affects Your Pool Water
Rainwater is known to have acidic properties that can negatively affect your pool water chemistry balance. This can affect anything from the pH balance to alkalinity levels and more.Aside from rainwater falling directly into your pool being a bad thing, something even...
Dead Sea Mineral Magic
For thousands of years, the Dead Sea has attracted visitors from around the world, searching to renew their skin’s vitality and youthfulness with the mineral-rich deposits along its shores. Why is the Dead Sea such a desired, magical place? - Incredible therapeutic...
Has your filter media been changed recently?
Media changes and the benefits for your pool While it is easy to forget about the media inside the filter when you have your hands full performing maintenance on the rest of the pool, it’s time to create a regular routine that includes this vital piece of equipment....
Hayward Energy Saving Variable Speed Pumps
Recent increasing electricity costs are alarming and what is one of the big users of electricity in your household - the standard single speed pool pump. Would you rather a quiet pump that did not chew through the electricity. Hayward’s 9 & 10 energy star...
All About Pool Water Testing
Water is one of those incredibly versatile resources that can be an asset to have access to; but a nuisance if it is not looked after properly. Here at Dolphin Pools, we specialise in swimming pool installation and maintenance, but a little known fact is that we also...
Does Installing a Pool Increase House Value?
With over 1.2 million homes within Australia enjoying their own private swimming pools, it’s becoming pretty commonplace to see these features; from the suburbs of Melbourne, right through to the coastal regions of Sydney. Swimming pools can be a great way for a...