Energy Saving Link (ESL) Controller: Smart Heat Pump Interface for Pool Systems

Energy Saving Link (ESL) Controller: Smart Heat Pump Interface for Pool Systems

The Energy Saving Link (ESL) Controller by Australian Energy Systems is a specialised interface designed to optimise the coordination between your pool heat pump and sanitiser system. This intelligent controller reduces swimming pool running costs by enabling smart pump switching with an isolated circuit between your sanitiser and heat pump inputs. Understanding the ESL Controller The ESL Controller serves as the communication bridge between your heat pump and pool sanitiser,...

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Woman relaxing on watermelon lilo in the pool at private villa. Inflatable ring and mattress. Summer holiday idyllic. High view from above. - Getting Your Pool Ready For Summer
Pool Heating

Getting Your Pool Ready For Summer

How much work you’ll have to do to get your pool ready for summer will depend on how well you maintained it over winter. It’s tempting to let pool maintenance lapse if you’re not using it in winter, but a little maintenance goes a long way, and you’ll be glad you keep it up once pool season is in full swing. The Pool Cover Your job will be much easier...
Life Ring on blue water at the swimming pool. - Pool Safety Rules 101
Pool Heating

Pool Safety Rules 101

Owning a backyard pool is great for fun and fitness, especially in our hot Australian climate. However, if you fail to take proper precautions, your pool could become a serious safety hazard for you and your family. Swimming pools are the leading cause of drowning in young children, with a lack of supervision, inadequate fencing and insufficient swimming skills often contributing to the tragedy. With pool heating options making swimming...
Old abandoned swimming pool with dirty water - Prevent Your Pool from Becoming a Germ Factory
Pool Heating

Prevent Your Pool from Becoming a Germ Factory

There’s nothing better than a dip in the pool on a warm day. However, backyard pools need proper care and attention to maintain a safe and hygienic environment. Unclean pools can be filled with bacteria, causing a range of different health issues for swimmers. Thankfully, there are a few easy steps you can take to keep your backyard pool clean all year round. Read our handy guide to learn more...
Thermal Solar Panels Installed on the Roof of a Large House - Solar Pool Heating: The Installation Process
Pool Heating

Solar Pool Heating: The Installation Process

Solar pool heating gets a lot of attention from environmentally conscious consumers because of its exceptional energy efficiency and suitability to the Australian climate. It costs substantially less to run and will extend the swimming season by several months. In this article, we will explain the installation process you will go through with your solar pool heating supplier. Key highlight: Fast, One-Day Setup for Most Homes: Most solar pool heating systems...
Heat pump unit on the side of a home - Buying a Commercial Pool Heat Pump
Pool Heating

Buying a Commercial Pool Heat Pump

Commercial pools have vastly different usage and maintenance requirements than residential pools. Every pool is unique, and commercial pools are no exception. Pool heat pumps are one of the most energy efficient pool heating options for consistent and long-term performance, and in this article, we will explain why. Keeps Your Pool Warm All Year Home pools may be inactive for weeks or months at a time, so they don’t usually...
Pool blue bubble protection - What Thickness Do I Need for My Pool Cover?
Pool Heating

What Thickness Do I Need for My Pool Cover?

Every pool should have a pool cover to reduce evaporation, increase the longevity of pool chemicals and encourage heating efficiency. In this article, we will describe the principle variation between different pool covers, their thickness, and how it effects the functionality and longevity. Application Pool covers are useful for a range of different reasons, and depending on your needs, the thickness you require may differ. All pool covers will reduce...
- Gas or Solar - How Should I Heat My Pool?
Pool Heating

Gas or Solar – How Should I Heat My Pool?

Gas and solar technologies have their merits and downsides and there is no single option that is appropriate for everyone. In this article, we will briefly describe the operational principles of both pool heating options and explain their suitability for different situations. Gas Pool Heating Gas pool heating works in a very similar way to boiling a pot on a gas-powered stove and emptying the water into your pool. It...
Swimming pool cover - The Benefits of a Pool Cover
Pool Heating

The Benefits of a Pool Cover

Experts in the pool industry are always confused when pool owners neglect their pools by not owning a cover. Pool covers are an integral part of any pool management strategy and will quickly pay for themselves in almost any environment. Pool covers come in all shapes and sizes, and can also be custom built for unusually shaped pools. In this article, we will briefly discuss some of the major benefits...
Photovoltaic solar panels for heating water in the pool - How Does Solar Pool Heating Work?
Pool Heating

How Does Solar Pool Heating Work?

Solar pool heating is one of the most energy efficient pool heating options available on the market today. The cost of setup is typically comparable to installing a pool heat pump or a gas powered pool heater, but the running and ongoing maintenance costs are far lower. In the right environment, a solar pool heater can pay for itself in savings that otherwise would have been spent on gas or...
Swimming in thermal water pool - Is it Safe to Swim in Winter?
Pool Heating

Is it Safe to Swim in Winter?

Cold water immersion can be a health booster under the right circumstances, but swimming in an unmaintained cold pool in winter could put your body at risk. Swimming in cold water puts you risk of a cold or flu, shock, painful cramping, increased asthma symptoms and even hypothermia. In this article, we will elucidate further on these risks and offer strategies for their mitigation. Unmaintained Pools are Health Hazards Pools...