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Water Testing
Know your numbers before adding anything
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Top Pick
Water Testing
7-in-1 Pool Test Strips (100 pack)
Tests pH, chlorine, alkalinity, hardness, cyanuric acid, bromine, and TDS in one dip. Results in 15 seconds. The Professor's go-to for quick weekly checks.
★★★★★4.6 / 5 (2,840 reviews)
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Water Testing
Taylor K-2006 Drop Test Kit
The gold standard in pool water testing. Used by professional pool technicians. Accurate pH, chlorine, and alkalinity readings. Worth it if you test regularly.
★★★★★4.8 / 5 (1,120 reviews)
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Water Testing
Digital pH & Chlorine Meter
For the pool owner who wants precision. Digital readout to 0.01 pH. Calibrate monthly. Perfect companion to test strips for confirming questionable readings.
★★★★☆4.3 / 5 (876 reviews)
Pool Chemicals
The essentials for balanced, clear water
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Top Pick
Chemicals
HTH Pool Shock (Calcium Hypochlorite) 2kg
The Professor's recommended pool shock for killing algae and super-chlorinating. Fast-acting, dissolves quickly. Available at most pool shops and Bunnings nationwide.
★★★★★4.7 / 5 (3,200 reviews)
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Chemicals
Lo-Chlor Algaecide 1L
Australia's most popular pool algaecide — trusted by thousands of Aussie pool owners. Non-foaming formula, effective against green, black, and mustard algae. Monthly maintenance dose recommended.
★★★★★4.8 / 5 (1,450 reviews)
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Chemicals
Dry Acid (pH Reducer) 4kg
Safer to handle than muriatic acid. Great for lowering high pH, which is extremely common in Australian pools. Granular, easy to dose. Ideal for households with kids or pets.
★★★★☆4.5 / 5 (920 reviews)
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Chemicals
Soda Ash (pH Increaser) 4kg
Raises pool pH quickly and efficiently. Use when pH drops below 7.2 — common after heavy rain or shocking. Works faster than bicarb soda and doesn't raise alkalinity as much.
★★★★☆4.4 / 5 (740 reviews)
Cleaners & Vacuums
Keep the floor and walls spotless
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Best Value
Robotic Cleaner
Zodiac MX8 Automatic Pool Cleaner
One of Australia's top-selling automatic pool cleaners. Climbs walls, cleans the waterline, and runs on your existing pump. Set and forget — comes back on its own. Massive time saver.
★★★★★4.6 / 5 (4,100 reviews)
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Manual Vacuum Kit
Pool Vacuum Head + Hose Kit (10m)
Reliable manual vacuum kit for detailed cleaning, especially after treating a green pool. Connects to your skimmer box. Wide vacuum head covers ground quickly. Essential kit for every pool owner.
★★★★☆4.3 / 5 (1,880 reviews)
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Pool Brush
Stainless Steel Algae Pool Brush 46cm
Stainless bristles cut through stubborn algae and calcium deposits on plaster and concrete surfaces. Essential when treating a green pool or preventing algae buildup on walls and steps.
★★★★★4.7 / 5 (2,230 reviews)
Pool Accessories
Make your pool experience better
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New
Fun & Leisure
Giant Inflatable Pool Float Set (3-pack)
Flamingo, unicorn, and donut floats. Heavy-duty PVC, UV-resistant. Perfect for Aussie summers. Kids and adults both love them. Great grip texture to stop slipping off.
★★★★☆4.2 / 5 (1,540 reviews)
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Accessories
Digital Pool Thermometer (floating)
Know your pool temperature at a glance. Wireless transmitter sends readings to a display inside your home. Useful for chemistry (chlorine effectiveness changes with temp) and comfort.
★★★★☆4.4 / 5 (680 reviews)
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Accessories
Pool Chemical Storage Caddy
Keep your pool chemicals organised, safe, and off the ground. UV-resistant, lockable. Fits most standard pool chemical bottles. A must-have if you have children or pets at home.
★★★★☆4.3 / 5 (450 reviews)
Need More Than Chemicals?
Time for a Full Pool Renovation?
If your pool needs resurfacing, new coping, waterline tiles, or an acid wash — that's beyond a bag of chemicals. The Pool Professor runs Concrete Pool Renovation, servicing Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Get a proper quote from an expert who won't cut corners.
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