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Hello, I ordered a spa and it’s coming in 2 weeks, but recently realised that I need to prepare the floor to get it perfectly level? I wasn’t bothered as it was…

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JKBoss
Oct 05, 2024 4:34 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
10 June

Floating insect or debris in pool that look like springs

Floating insect or debris in pool that look like springs

I think they are chironomid midges which are known as bloodworms in their larval stage. The larvae are aquatic but if your pool is dosed with chlorine, you shouldn't be…

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SaveH2O
Jun 10, 2024 8:47 am
SaveH2O
miteq
miteq
21 May

Sealing Pavers - Pool

Sealing Pavers - Pool
1, 2, 3

Penetrative sealers are also breathable 8) I would always seal for ease of cleaning and maintenance.

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miteq
May 21, 2024 9:28 am
miteq

Bulge in my fibroglass pool

Bulge in my fibroglass pool

The only reason you have a bulge in the bottom of your pool is because sides are squeezing it. The cause is soil liquefaction a consequence of poor build quality and…

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building-expert
Mar 29, 2024 9:17 pm
building-expert
building-expert
building-expert
7 February

Bulging pool liner

Bulging pool liner

I assume yo have unground pool If you have a bulge in the pool sides or floor it is because the hydrostatic pressure on the outside of your pool is higher than inside the…

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38029
building-expert
Feb 07, 2024 3:29 pm
building-expert
wheeliworks
wheeliworks
19 January

Fiberglass Pool Bleaching under the water line

Fiberglass Pool Bleaching under the water line
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

I have been installing automated systems only for 4 years now and havnt had a single problem . Running a heater without orp sensors is a a accident waiting to happen

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wheeliworks
Jan 19, 2024 2:49 pm
wheeliworks
simnatped
simnatped
3 December 2023

Plungie Pools

Plungie Pools

Hi Jpatel2206, did you end up going with a plungie? We're also considering the max. Not too many reviews from Australians I can find online, and some in the US that are…

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simnatped
Dec 03, 2023 12:24 pm
Jesus1972
Jesus1972
25 September 2023

Invisible Channel Fix Glass Fencing

Invisible Channel Fix Glass Fencing

Need to remove glass panel out of concrete without wrecking the glass to get the spa room in, any recommendations on how to do that. Thank you

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Jesus1972
Sep 25, 2023 8:16 pm
Skyviewfm
Skyviewfm
24 September 2023

concrete swimming pool

concrete swimming pool
1, 2

Hi My DA has been approved now awaiting for the construction certificate to be approved which our local council takes forever. There is a local pool company that uses…

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Skyviewfm
Sep 24, 2023 6:08 am
Mattwest
Mattwest
18 September 2023

Barrier reef pool fading

Barrier reef pool fading

Hi, I had a barrier reef pool installed less that 2 years ago and the gel coat is already fading. The colour is electric grey shimmer which isn’t available…

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Mattwest
Sep 18, 2023 8:30 pm
spag
spag
13 August 2023

In-ground pool lining

In-ground pool lining

Hi, I'm new to this forum so I hope I'm doing this post correctly. Please advise if it's not. I've just bought my place. The inground pool has a marble lining that has…

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spag
Aug 13, 2023 11:40 am
TeryT
TeryT
22 July 2023

Pool Gate Latch for Colorbond 1.8m gate

Pool Gate Latch for Colorbond 1.8m gate

Hi Peter, Saw your post and I am in the exact same position as you and looking for a self latching colorbond gate latch. Our colourbond fence also acts as as our boundary…

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TeryT
Jul 22, 2023 11:26 am
sigmacom
sigmacom
29 May 2023

Boundary wall between pool and spa

Boundary wall between pool and spa

We decided to have the dividing wall just above the waterline by 25mm, thanks.

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sigmacom
May 29, 2023 8:38 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 March 2023

Pool Drama - Weep Holes

Pool Drama - Weep Holes

Is that gap adjacent to the house footings? Will water pond the gap "I know air is free, no charge for the extra (humour) ....but you better check your Engineering…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 10, 2023 11:20 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
12 February 2023

Building a pool (bypassing pool company)

Building a pool (bypassing pool company)

Easy enough to do, Builders get onsite trades while working on your build to put pool slabs and brick walls in during house builds. Tho, I've never seen one pass the…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 12, 2023 11:51 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Benny123
Benny123
11 February 2023

Pool Installer - Contract Works Insurance ?

Pool Installer - Contract Works Insurance ?

Recently I want to build a beautiful pool in my backyeard. i have been try many . All are not satisfying me. So one of my friend lell me about pool creation of florida. I…

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Benny123
Feb 11, 2023 12:13 pm

We assist homeowners and suppliers to industry investigate the credentials, reputation & credit rating of pool builders. We’ve helped hundreds…

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Builder Background Checks
Jan 19, 2023 9:34 am
Builder Background Checks
strannik
strannik
17 January 2023

Salt Water vs Mineral Water for indoor pool

Salt Water vs Mineral Water for indoor pool

you can also look at fresh water chlorine generators. they still require salt, but it's 1200ppm or so, instead of 5500 for traditional salt water pools, or 2500-3000 for…

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strannik
Jan 17, 2023 9:13 am
aussieta
aussieta
13 January 2023

Fibreglass v Concrete pool

Fibreglass v Concrete pool

do a search for fibreglass pools bleaching and the saga trying to get warranty

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aussieta
Jan 13, 2023 4:04 pm
aussieta
JodieR
JodieR
26 December 2022

Concrete pool shell leaking

Concrete pool shell leaking

Hi folks, Looking for some guidance before I talk to the pool company. My concrete pool is yet to be rendered, so still at the raw concrete stage. There has been a lot…

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JodieR
Dec 26, 2022 2:12 pm
colebatchd
colebatchd
15 December 2022

Decommissioning pool?

Decommissioning pool?

Thanks - that's really helpful, and makes perfect sense to me. Much appreciated.

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colebatchd
Dec 15, 2022 2:23 pm
aussieta
aussieta
6 December 2022

Windows on Pool Boundry

Windows on Pool Boundry

i dynabolted a little steel arm to external brickwork that only allowed awning window to open less than 10cm

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aussieta
Dec 06, 2022 5:36 pm
aussieta
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
6 December 2022

High water table - empty pool shell with relief pipe

High water table - empty pool shell with relief pipe

This is a problem around south perth and mt pleasant along the river foreshore. many a house has had to have their soakwells and paving redone after it's lifted Around…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 06, 2022 8:44 am
StructuralBIMGuy

Advice for landscaping around an existing pool

Advice for landscaping around an existing pool

Hi there, im helping out some friends with their backyard landscape design Just need some advice if possible and hopefully avoid a lengthy call (on hold) with Melbourne…

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Veronica Landscape Architect
Nov 30, 2022 10:11 pm
ChrisTom
ChrisTom
18 October 2022

Duplex - concrete pools

Duplex - concrete pools

Small builder in south west Sydney here We normally don’t touch pools… against better judgement we decided to add them to this build - 2 x approx 6x3m. We don’t…

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ChrisTom
Oct 18, 2022 10:10 pm
aussieta
aussieta
17 October 2022

White nodules in between pool tiles

White nodules in between pool tiles

that could be the tile backing webbing when the soil dries out a bit, have the pool regrouted and then keep an eye on your calcium saturation index csi

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aussieta
Oct 17, 2022 4:23 pm
aussieta
Pulse
Pulse
8 October 2022

freelance pool design and Engineering

freelance pool design and Engineering

https://www.wirrawonga.com.au/ pretty much the only people who engineer perspex pool windows too.

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Pulse
Oct 08, 2022 5:39 am
forrestmount
forrestmount
29 September 2022

Pool fence safety requirement

Pool fence safety requirement

Best option is to get to engage a pool fence certifier now. They will tell you the best option in their opinion to make the fence comply. We have a had a couple of…

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forrestmount
Sep 29, 2022 6:30 pm
TAS1981
TAS1981
19 September 2022

Pebblecrete finish concerns

Pebblecrete finish concerns

As I said I could not get to them before they had thrown in a hose and left. If I hda turned off the hose then I may have eneded up with a worse situation. I have sent…

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TAS1981
Sep 19, 2022 4:42 pm
scott2323
scott2323
3 August 2022

astral equipment - new build

astral equipment - new build

that sounds alarming ..........

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scott2323
Aug 03, 2022 11:03 am
George2021
George2021
28 July 2022

Bulgde in fibreglass pool

Bulgde in fibreglass pool

Does the pool have to come out ?

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George2021
Jul 28, 2022 5:02 pm
deuter
deuter
21 June 2022

Robot Vacuum Recommendations

Robot Vacuum Recommendations

All, I'am new to swimming pools, have an older style fibreglass pool at our current residence. I need to know about robot vacuums that are low maintenance and do are self…

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deuter
Jun 21, 2022 1:48 pm
SamMac
SamMac
23 May 2022

Pool tiling before or after fencing?

Pool tiling before or after fencing?

G’day legends, I’m putting in terrazzo tiles and just a regular black pool fence. Can we lay the tiles after the fence is done? Or better to do it beforehand? Only…

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SamMac
May 23, 2022 8:14 pm
build2020
build2020
5 May 2022

Pool tiles - white or blue?

Pool tiles - white or blue?

Thanks. I've seen the thousand pics online to compare. I was more after people's experience with white tile pools.

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build2020
May 05, 2022 7:19 pm
bsunders
bsunders
2 May 2022

Inground Fibreglass pool bulging

Inground Fibreglass pool bulging

Hi, This is happening to me ( after years of stress getting the house and pool build and then hundreds of 1000s on landscaping and stress getting the pool certified etc…

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bsunders
May 02, 2022 6:50 pm
melcooper
melcooper
19 April 2022

Replacement Heat Pump

Replacement Heat Pump

My sister is looking for a from Zodiac as well and I think she's also consider z200. How did you go at the end?

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melcooper
Apr 19, 2022 3:40 pm
melcooper
melcooper
19 April 2022

Theralux mineral pool system

Theralux mineral pool system

My brother has a MagnaPool that is another brand and he said it works extremely well especially after his training, it helps relax the muscles.

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melcooper
Apr 19, 2022 2:13 pm
melcooper
melcooper
19 April 2022

Astral Viron equilibrium EQ25 salt cell failed: buy online?

Astral Viron equilibrium EQ25 salt cell failed: buy online?

I would suggest you use the official to find the dealer they have a partnership with that might be more reputable.

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melcooper
Apr 19, 2022 9:22 am
Pulse
Pulse
18 April 2022

NEW concrete pool problems - leaking shell??

NEW concrete pool problems - leaking shell??

as stated in the previous post the concrete chemical reactions will continue and should become more watertight

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Pulse
Apr 18, 2022 9:54 pm
Rickster18
Rickster18
17 April 2022

Fibreglass pool bowing.

Fibreglass pool bowing.

Fibreglass pool bowing I recently had a fibreglass pool Installed. It was clearly bowed when on the truck and suspect due to poor storage. What I am trying to…

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Rickster18
Apr 17, 2022 7:50 pm
melcooper
melcooper
13 April 2022

New Baracuda Product Blu52?

New Baracuda Product Blu52?

Hey guys, Has anyone try the new Baracuda product ? It seems really easy to use. Cheers, Mel

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melcooper
Apr 13, 2022 2:57 pm
Aimzster76
Aimzster76
25 February 2022

Swim spa - tips/advice on installation?

Swim spa - tips/advice on installation?

Hi all, we’re waiting to get our Vortex Hyrodozone dual spa. We’re wanting to have it installed partially inground with decking all around. I’ve been reading up on…

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Aimzster76
Feb 25, 2022 4:26 pm
Cheech74
Cheech74
22 February 2022

Dolphin S150 vs S300i Pool Cleaner

Dolphin S150 vs S300i Pool Cleaner

Checking pool equipment about to be installed (as original quote from nearly a year ago) and was advised to explore Dolphin…

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Cheech74
Feb 22, 2022 9:17 am
mazza20
mazza20
20 February 2022

Calibrating Viron eQuilibrium Salt Chlorinator?

Calibrating Viron eQuilibrium Salt Chlorinator?

I hope not! mines less than 2years old. I’ll keep you posted if I manage to figure it out.

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mazza20
Feb 20, 2022 2:08 pm
Jules2
Jules2
11 February 2022

Bad experience with Corfu Pools. Has anyone else?

Bad experience with Corfu Pools. Has anyone else?

Unfortunately I expect better attitude and professionalism instead of a super aggressive over the phone bully… super aggressive is an understatement, not to mention the…

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Jules2
Feb 11, 2022 12:13 am
chuchu
chuchu
3 February 2022

Help identifying cell model

Help identifying cell model

Hi, The pool came with the house and I need some help identifying the model of the chlorinator and its cell. It must be quite old since I can't easily find it on google.…

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chuchu
Feb 03, 2022 7:45 am
michaelyoni64
michaelyoni64
5 December 2021

Fibreglass steps

Fibreglass steps

Hi, we have a fibreglass pool and over the past two years the elderly parents, relatives are keen to "jump in". As most are quite elderly and not too sure on their feet,…

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michaelyoni64
Dec 05, 2021 11:11 am
aussieta
aussieta
2 December 2021

Magnesium overdose

Magnesium overdose

the magnesium salt is not the issue, it is the other contaminants in the product, mainly iron your filter should remove this in a few days try placing an old cloth in the…

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6040
aussieta
Dec 02, 2021 2:24 pm
aussieta

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