Start Here. Enviroswim Water Balance Troubleshooting Checklist

Enviroswim has very few checks & balances when compared to a conventional pool. The following test should be completed at regular intervals throughout the year, even winter! Before contacting us w...

Commissioning and General Operation... Quick Guide, Please Read

Commissioning an Enviroswim Pool. There are only a few differences when commissioning an Enviroswim Pool compared to any other pool system. The pH, alkalinity & calcium hardness levels are the sa...

Langlier Saturation Index. Are you having trouble balancing your pool?

Langlier Saturation Index Maintaining good water balance will ensure trouble free operation, prevent scale build up and extend plate life. Some Enviroswim users experience small amounts of sca

Pool Blankets & Covers.... Warning

In some locations pool covers have become mandatory to help with water conservation and minimise evaporation. Whilst this makes sense, it can also cause issues for owners of fibreglass pools and pools...

Chemical Costs. $10 - $20 per month

One of the many benefits of Enviroswim is the minimal chemicals required to maintain a safe pool.  Apart from the copper level which is controlled by the ioniser knob on the control panel there ...

Enviroswim oxidiser display numbers are unstable & fluctuating.

The most common cause of fluctuating oxidiser display is scale build up on the cell plates and flow sensor. Note: Scale build up is normally associated with pH operating at higher levels than recomme...

High copper level

Copper levels will continue to increase if the ioniser output knob and daily run times are set to high for the pool size & conditions. Check copper level regularly and make adjustments paying part...

Oxidiser display will not read "15" when knob is set to maximum.

The  most common cause for this is low conductivity/total dissolved solid levels (TDS) of the pool water caused by dilution from heavy rainfall, a pool leak or excessive backwashing of sand filte...

Display showing "pb"

Pb is a warning that there is no water flowing through the Enviroswim system.  If there is no water flow it will most likely be an issue with your pump or valve settings, not an issue with Enviro...

Staining and tips to keep your pool finish looking like new.

All pools are susceptible to staining. Pool shop shelves are testament to this with a myriad of stain removers on the market. Contrary to what you may hear from industry competitors, copper staining ...

Pool Water Dull or Cloudy

If the pool is looking a little cloudy there are a few things to check. Is the pool system running long enough each day for the conditions? i.e. high bather loads &/or temperatures may require ...

Uneven Electrode Wear

Feedback has shown that a few customers have experienced uneven wear of the copper/silver electrodes possibly due to plumbing configuration or flow rates. If you find that one electrode is smaller th...

Green Pool

If the pool water is going green or algae is growing on the surface it will usually be as a result of one of the following. Poor water balance (see water balance section) Insufficient daily run ti...

Does your pool have phosphates in the water?

Has the pool been checked for "Phosphates"? Phosphates can enter the pool via rainfall, water tanks, animal droppings and fertiliser residue. They create an extra demand on all types of pool systems a...

Winterising Your Pool

Winterising your Enviroswim treated pool is an area where large savings can be made. Once the water becomes too cold for bathing the daily run time of the pump/enviroswim can be reduced to save on ele...

Variable Speed "Eco" Pumps. Information You May Not Be Aware Of!

We make no secret that we are not big fans of variable speed pumps although we do make sure Enviroswim will work with them due to the large amount of pump manufacturers advertising them. Our advice ru...

Information For Pool Shops & Service Techs

Please print this and hand to your pool shop/tech There are only a few differences when testing an Enviroswim Pool compared to any other pool system. The pH, alkalinity & calcium hardness levels ...