26.11.20

pHloZone Aquatic Facility Management Software Launch

International Quadratics Pty Ltd launches ‘pHloZone’, a new aquatic facility management software.
​Commercial aquatic facilities now have a brand-new way of working, thanks to an all-in-one software platform that manages teams, tasks, reporting, ordering, water tests and even schedules repair jobs!

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04.05.20

UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF ORP IN POOLS & SPAS

Q. How do we monitor sanitisers in public pools and spas?
A. For many years Health departments relied on ppm readings of free chlorine to monitor sanitisers in pools and spas. Today the general consensus is that free chlorine level should be 1 – 2 ppm, depending on indoor / outdoor, with or without cyanuric acid, and pH level should be between 7.2 and 7.8.

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02.04.20

Commercial Pool Maintenance Procedure

We have received a number of requests from the aquatic industry looking for advice on how to best maintain a commercial swimming pool during this forced shutdown.
It includes an easy step by step process as well as other handy tips. Following this maintenance procedure will assist your pool to remain healthy and require the least amount of effort in bringing it back into full operation.

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04.12.19

Bush Fires, Water Restrictions and Swimming Pools

As we are all aware of the current bush fire issues around Australia, pool owners and pool service businesses alike should be aware of the issues this can cause swimming pools. Coupled with the water restrictions that are in place, it is also wise for us all to take preventative care to limit water wastage. During bush fire, the fall out that can occur at this disastrous...

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02.06.19

Everyday Heros - Nathan Byles

Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY FOR?
A: 22 years (since I was 16 years old)

Q: WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB IN THE AQUATICS AND LEISURE INDUSTRY?
A: My first paid position was as a Swimming Instructor for the SA VACSWIM program at Lucky Bay Beach on the Eyre Peninsula in

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04.12.19

Phosphates, Fires and Dust

Many individuals and companies are struggling with phosphate levels having sporadic readings (with readings going as high as 8000ppb). 
Many individuals may be wondering, where these phosphate levels are coming from. Even weekly treated pools are seemly not responding to phosphates removers. Where are the phosphate readings originating from? The answer is the environment.

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29.04.18

Everyday Heros - Shirley Bernoth

Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY FOR?
A: Since 1976

Q: WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB IN THE AQUATICS AND LEISURE INDUSTRY?
A: Working for the department of Sport and Recreation teaching swimming in outdoor pools at Fairfield, Cabramatta, Liverpool and Prariewood

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21.07.18

Everyday Heros - Julie Langdon

Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY FOR?
A: Since 1993 (25 Years)

Q: WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB IN THE AQUATICS AND LEISURE INDUSTRY?
A: Fitness Leader at Willoughby Aquatic Centre, Warringah Aquatic Centre and Healthy Life Style

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07.09.17

ALGAE UNCOVERED

UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ALGAE
1) What are the most common forms of algae found in a pool?
The most common forms of algae found in swimming pools would be Green Algae followed by Black Algae and Mustard Algae. These algae’s can then be separated into two categories.

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28.08.16

IQ Acquires Pool Resources SA

It is with pleasure that we announce International Quadratics are continuing on with our growth plans in Australia and have recently acquired Pool Resources SA. The owners of Pool Resources (SA), Rod and Jeff decided it was time to put their feet up and take a well deserved rest and retirement. Fortunately, we at IQ have been given the opportunity to continue the legacy of Rod and Jeff so the ongoing supply of chemicals and equipment is guaranteed.

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16.06.17

TOTAL & CALCIUM HARDNESS UNCOVERED

UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOTAL & CALCIUM HARDNESS
When balancing pool water calcium levels are an important factor. Without acceptable levels of calcium, water will try to balance itself by drawing calcium from the walls (in the case of concrete or plaster pools) and from grouting in tiled pools. Australian Standards recommend Calcium levels (ideal) of 100 – 300ppm.

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30.06.17

BACTERIA LURKING IN YOUR POOL OR SPA?

THE PRIMARY REASON FOR ADDING CHLORINE TO POOL AND SPA WATER IS TO KILL BACTERIA AND SECONDLY TO OXIDISE ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS. 
Chlorine is the most effective and economic way method of achieving these goals. While maintaining constant levels of chlorine in the water will guarantee the absence of bacteria in the pool or spa water there is one area that may still harbor masses of bacteria.

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18.06.18

CELEBRATING 120 YEARS OF HISTORY AND 80 YEARS IN THE POOL INDUSTRY

The Oldest Existing Aquatic Business in Australia!
This year Pierce celebrates it’s 120th birthday, with 80 of those in the pool industry. This make it’s the oldest existing aquatic business in Australian history. A record that is close to the minds and hearts of all its team members and distributions partners.

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30.07.18

PRESS RELEASE - IQ POOL SOLUTIONS C-5 TABLETS APVMA APPROVED

It is with great pleasure to announce that International Quadratics Pty Ltd has obtained APVMA approval for C-5 Tablets.
 IQ Pool Solutions C-5 Tablet is the ONLY Chlorine Dioxide precursor product to be registered by the APVMA and now complies with all Health Department and APVMA requirements.

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20.10.18

Everyday Heros - Brad Vella

Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY FOR?
A: 12 years

Q: WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB IN THE AQUATICS AND LEISURE INDUSTRY?
A: Assistant Swim Instructor at Gawler Swimming Pool (SA)

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01.04.16

MYTH BUSTING COPPER BASED ALGAECIDE

Why use a copper based algaecide?
IQ have a number of algaecides at your disposal to remove and prevent algae in you pool.
When coming into the cooler months with the pool in less demand, an ideal product to prevent your customers pool from the growth of algae is by using IQ Blackspot Treatment & Winteriser, a high strength copper based algaecide. 

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HOW DOES THE ENQUIRE CART WORK?

The enquire cart is like a normal cart system without the payment process. The products you add to the enquire cart and wish to purchase will be sent to the International Quadratics team allowing us to get in contact with you with a price. If you'd like to know more please get in contact.