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Aqipa Australia, an Austrian-owned distributor, has secured the rights to distribute the Aiper range of cordless robotic pool cleaners in Australia. The Melbourne-based company's new offering is popular in the USA and allows Australian pool retailers to offer customers more efficient and cost-effective pool maintenance solutions. Christopher Scott, General Manager APAC at Aqipa, and Andres Gomez, General Manager at Aiper, both expressed excitement about the partnership and the potential opportunities it presents in Australia and New Zealand. Aqipa Australia currently distributes a range of premium lifestyle technology brands.

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Professional pool debris bags are specifically designed to efficiently collect and retain a wide range of debris, including leaves, sand, twigs, insects, and other small particles. They have a fine mesh or fabric material that prevents these debris from clogging the vacuum or escaping back into the pool. #vacbagz has you covered...

The article provides tips on efficient swimming pool cleaning and maintenance. Regular application of sanitizers like chlorine or bromine can help eliminate bacteria and harmful microorganisms, while a high-quality black spot algae remover can prevent algae growth. A pH balancer is necessary for stable water chemistry, preventing corrosion and scale buildup. Pool clarifiers can make filters more efficient by trapping tiny particles. Pool covers can act as a barrier against external debris, slow down algae growth, minimize water evaporation, and preserve chemical levels. Balanced chemical levels can prevent bacteria and algae growth, reduce corrosion and scaling, and protect pool equipment. Regular skimming can prevent the accumulation of debris and improve the efficiency of the sanitizer. Brushing and vacuuming the pool can dislodge and remove algae and other micro-debris, enhancing the efficiency of sanitizers and algaecides. Lastly, maintaining a well-circulated pool can ensure an even distribution of chemicals, eliminate bacteria and algae more effectively, and make debris removal easier.

Duke swimming and diving split the first meet of the season, with the No. 15-ranked women's team defeating No. 17 Virginia Tech 183-117, while the men's team lost 166-120. The victory for the women's team was the first under their new head coach. The team won several events including the 400-yard IM relay, the 100-yard backstroke, and both the 1-meter and 3-meter diving events. The men's team also won the 3-meter diving event. Duke will host their next meet against UNCW on October 27 at the Taishoff Aquatic Center.

The United States kicked off the swimming competition of the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, by winning 10 medals, including four golds. Paige Madden set a new Pan American Games record in the women's 400m freestyle with a time of 4:06.45. Several athletes expressed their satisfaction with their performances and the experience of representing Team USA, including first-time international gold medalist Foster. The pool competition continues through Wednesday, with the open water competition taking place on October 29. No financial details were mentioned in the article.

The Gardner-Webb swimming team, both men and women, defeated Milligan University in a dual meet on Saturday, October 21. A total of 21 'Dawgs' won their events, with the men sweeping the 200-yard freestyle race and five freshmen winning their respective races. The men's team outscored Milligan 142.5-110.5, remaining undefeated through three meets this season, while the women's team won 160-96. The team will compete next at Campbell University on October 28.

The Mangalagiri Tadepalli Municipal Corporation (MTMC) is set to open the state's largest indoor swimming pool and skating rink in Mangalagiri, following a successful trial run. The facilities were inspected by MLA Rama Krishna, who urged officials to complete any remaining work on time. The MTMC has allocated Rs 3.5 crore for the construction of the Mahaboob Shamsher Khan Memorial Indoor Swimming Pool and Skating Rink, and the Gummadi Pulleswhwar Rao Powerlifting Stadium. The land for these facilities, which were built to encourage local athletes, was provided by the civic body at the request of local athletes and MLA Rama Krishna Reddy. The pool measures 75ft by 36ft and includes separate areas for men, women, children and adults. Construction of the powerlifting academy is ongoing.

Stefano Dioi, a 33-year-old tour leader from Italy, went viral on Instagram after sharing his experience of staying in the Leonardo Suite at Leonardo Trulli Resort in Locorotondo, Apulia, southern Italy. The suite, a 300-year-old underground wine cellar turned bedroom, features an indoor pool with a water feature and underwater seating. The entrance to the pool is located at the foot of the bed. The suite spans 35 square metres and maintains the original brick walls. Dioi's post garnered hundreds of thousands of views and mixed reactions from social media users. The Leonardo Suite can be booked directly through the resort's website starting at £500 a night. The resort also offers a spa, garden, and heated magnesium salt swimming pool.

At the recent swimming meet in Santiago, Team USA secured its first gold-silver finish in the men's 100m breaststroke final, with Jacob Foster and Noah Nichols winning. In the women's race, University of Texas teammates Dakota Luther and Kelly Pash competed next to each other, with Luther winning gold and Pash taking bronze. The duo of Mason Laur and Jack Dahlgren also finished first and third in the men's 200m butterfly. Both the men's and women's 4x100m freestyle relay teams secured silver medals, with Canada's women's relay squad and Brazil's men's team taking gold. The U.S. men's team featured Olympic gold medalist Brooks Curry as the anchor.

The article explains the importance and functioning of pool skimmers in a home swimming pool filtration system. Skimmers are vital for filtering out larger debris, such as leaves and dirt, before the pool water runs through the rest of the filtration system. They ensure the pool remains clean and safe for swimming. There are several types of skimmers including inground pool skimmers, mounted skimmers, floating skimmers, robotic skimmers, solar skimmers, hot tub and spa skimmers, and hand pool skimmers. All skimmers have similar components such as a mouth, weir, skimmer basket, equalizer line, suction line, and lid. Regular maintenance and cleaning of the skimmers are necessary to prevent strain on the pump and to prolong its lifespan. It is recommended to empty pool skimmers daily and more frequently during seasons with falling leaves. The article also provides steps to winterize the skimmer lines when closing the pool for the season.

Pool professionals, we know your hustle. From battling stubborn algae blooms to ensuring that crystal-clear water shimmers under the summer sun, your job is no walk in the park. In...

We enjoyed the last of the summer with our families this past Labor Day Weekend, but now we focus on Fall and how it affects our weekly service. It's been a hot, hot summer and algae love the heat. If you don't keep your water perfectly sanitized, your water will turn green in less than 24 hours.