Guides & tips
Everything about pool care, with no jargon.
Short articles, written by pool pros from the Var, to help you maintain, fix and enjoy your pool with peace of mind.
Why get your pool diagnosed?
A regular diagnostic is the best way to keep your pool in good health with no bad surprises.
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How often should you maintain your pool?
Understand when and how to step in to cut down on both work and products.
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Understanding your pool's water balance
pH, chlorine, alkalinity: what these readings really mean.
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How to restart a pool in spring?
A well-done spring start-up means a stress-free season. Here's how.
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Winterising: the guide to protecting your pool properly
Active or passive winterising? Steps, timing and mistakes to avoid.
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Spotting and locating a pool leak
How to know whether you're really losing water, and what to do next.
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Why has my filtration stopped working?
The most common causes of filtration coming to a halt.
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Should you repair or replace your pool pump?
A good diagnostic often avoids a full replacement.
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Maintaining and repairing your filtration system
From the 6-way valve to the filter sand: the whole ecosystem explained.
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Cleaning your pool after a storm or a trip away
A well-run clean gets the pool back on track in a few hours.
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Why cleaning your filter changes everything
A dirty filter means water that forgives less. Here are the right reflexes.
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Choosing and replacing your pool equipment well
Choosing the right equipment means gaining comfort, quiet and energy savings.
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Renovating a concrete pool: cracks, coating, liner
Cracks, peeling coating, water loss: how to give a concrete pool a second life, and choose between coating, liner, and reinforced PVC.
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Renovating a shell pool: osmosis, bleaching, cracks
Blisters, bleached gelcoat, cracks: in most cases, a shell can be renovated without replacement. Method, timelines, and best practices.
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Renovating pool coping and decks
Loose coping stones, worn joints, lifted decks: how to renovate the pool surround by area, without breaking everything, and which material to choose.
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