Simple, step-by-step care guides for Australian pools.
Looking after your pool doesn't have to be complicated. These free guides cover the jobs most pool owners do themselves, written by the team that has been designing and making pool equipment in Brisbane since 1978. Download a guide, print it, and keep it near your pool equipment.
Each guide is a single printable page with clear steps and pictures.
When the pressure gauge reaches the red CLEAN band, it's time to backwash. Covers the BACKWASH, RINSE and FILTER steps on the V2000 valve. About five minutes.
Suits: S-5000, S-6000 and S-8000 filters with the V2000 valve
A full basket restricts flow and makes your pump work harder. How to empty the basket, check the lid seal and re-prime your pump safely.
Suits: SQ Pro, SQ Junior, Quietline SQI and Enduro pumps
Cartridge filters don't backwash: you take the element out and hose it clean. When to clean, step-by-step removal and refitting, and tips to make it last.
Suits: C Series CL50, CL100, CL150 and CL200 filters
If the pump is on but little or no water is coming back, the cause is usually simple. Six quick checks, and the signs it's time to call a professional.
Suits: Quietline SQI, SQ Junior, SQ Pro and Enduro pumps
How many bags you need, how to add them, and the water balance ranges to aim for, with dosing examples plus storage and safety advice.
Suits: Salt and mineral pools using Revive
Download the complete Pool School set with a cover page. Print it once and keep it in the pump shed.
Check and empty the pump basket. Do it more often after storms and in autumn.
Guide 2Backwash your sand or glass media filter, then rinse and return the valve to FILTER.
Guide 1Take out your cartridge element and hose it clean.
Guide 3Work through the six quick checks before calling a technician.
Guide 4Our Brisbane team is here Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm (AEST).
These guides are general advice only. Always follow your product's owner's manual and the directions on chemical labels. All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician.