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edam7060
edam7060
29 July 2013

Old spa

Old spa

"Have you tried plugging the pump into a different power source? This will let you rule out whether the pump is knackered or not." I'm embarrassed to say I haven't tried…

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edam7060
Jul 29, 2013 4:56 pm
SFC
SFC
4 August 2013

Bioniser & Circulator Pool Systems

Bioniser & Circulator Pool Systems

I just had a look on the bioniser site and I like the idea of a chlorine and salt free pool. The bioniser system uses copper at a concentration of 0.6mg/L as their main…

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SFC
Aug 04, 2013 8:57 am
SFC
DrP MrsBFenner
DrP MrsBFenner
10 August 2013

Fibreglass Pool query in Sydney

Fibreglass Pool query in Sydney

G'day Moxie! Do you have any photos of your Grey Quartz Narellan Pool???? Warm regards Bella

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DrP MrsBFenner
Aug 10, 2013 7:16 pm
DrP MrsBFenner
Zarli
Zarli
16 August 2013

Glass pool gate thickness?

Glass pool gate thickness?

8mm gates are generally used in conjunction with spring hinges (not soft closing) I believe this is due to weight. 8mm gate with 12mm panels is a common practice, and if…

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Zarli
Aug 16, 2013 9:35 pm
Zarli
alanoz
alanoz
21 August 2013

Our Pool Building Experience

Our Pool Building Experience
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So how does this pool feel different from fibre glass pool? Does anyone know? ::hyst::

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alanoz
Aug 21, 2013 11:38 pm
venno
venno
23 August 2013

Pool distance from boundary fence - Perth

Pool distance from boundary fence - Perth

My pool was installed in Scarborough last Dec and sits approx 1.5m from back boundary fence which is a limestone retaining wall on the neighbours property as their lot…

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venno
Aug 23, 2013 3:35 pm
michaeltsikov
michaeltsikov
3 September 2013

Pool quote - did / can you negotiate?

Pool quote - did / can you negotiate?

You must ask your friends or neighborhood to know the reputation or maybe they can help you with it. I would suggest to get a Good Reputation with a Good Price. Rather…

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michaeltsikov
Sep 03, 2013 7:39 pm
michaeltsikov
MummaDJ
MummaDJ
6 September 2013

Glass Pool Fencing Thread - ask your questions here

Glass Pool Fencing Thread - ask your questions here
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Hi Tengals I know you are a glass pool expert, I have been searching the forum and not much info on metal fencing. Hoping by chance and experience that you will have…

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MummaDJ
Sep 06, 2013 11:49 am
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coldeskimo
Sep 08, 2013 8:59 pm
AKB
AKB
9 September 2013

No Building License Required to build your own Pool?

No Building License Required to build your own Pool?

Hi I'm in WA and am currently OB. I rang Builder's Registration Board as we didn't include the pool on our initial plans when we received our OB license. (We were going…

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AKB
Sep 09, 2013 4:48 pm
AKB
keen
keen
12 September 2013

Poured limestone V salt and chlorine, and paving grading?

Poured limestone V salt and chlorine, and paving grading?

Next question - If I already have brick paving around the pool, and then a ~40mm step up to the fiberglass pool lip, and then glue a 40mm coping paver to the pool lip,…

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keen
Sep 12, 2013 11:34 am
75etd
75etd
19 September 2013

Nepean Pools versus Local Pools & Spas

Nepean Pools versus Local Pools & Spas

Sorry, this is probably way too late for you....but in case it's not, we had our pool installed by Local Pools and they were absolutely fantastic. They are truly the best…

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75etd
Sep 19, 2013 1:08 pm
KCamp
KCamp
21 September 2013

Pool Tile & Landscaping Confusion - help needed

Pool Tile & Landscaping Confusion - help needed

Thanks a lot for all the info, very useful. We had another landscaper out this morning to give us a quote he suggested we use a road base with pavers but I'm not convinced…

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KCamp
Sep 21, 2013 9:55 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
28 September 2013

Pool coping/ paving recommendations in Sydney

Pool coping/ paving recommendations in Sydney

Also - ask your installers.

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Saint Mike
Sep 28, 2013 2:59 pm
Saint Mike
oncewerefurriers
oncewerefurriers
16 October 2013

Steel or Aluminium Powder coated Pool Fence?

Steel or Aluminium Powder coated Pool Fence?

And if you go for Aluminium, don't use steel screws/rivets.

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oncewerefurriers
Oct 16, 2013 9:17 pm
SFC
SFC
18 October 2013

Waste outlet help....

Waste outlet help....

Hi MissEm, My appologies, your pool guy was correct, I was thinking of the flow rate after the filter rather than the pressure between the pump and filter. So it is an…

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SFC
Oct 18, 2013 9:55 am
SFC
nina marie
nina marie
20 October 2013

Standard black pool fencing - cost?

Standard black pool fencing - cost?

Thanks so much everyone, our supply and install quote has come in quite a bit under that so I'm fairly happy (finally got some other real quotes too). Thanks, appreciate it!

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nina marie
Oct 20, 2013 7:32 pm
nina marie
Blue Moon
Blue Moon
5 November 2013

Need referral for Sydney Pool Builder

Need referral for Sydney Pool Builder

Try Domain Pools in Crows Nest. They built our pool a year ago, and their work is top notch.

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Blue Moon
Nov 05, 2013 9:14 pm
da_cleaner
da_cleaner
7 November 2013

Melbourne Pool Renovations

Melbourne Pool Renovations

For Pool Renovation I would recommend Baden pools: http://www.badenpools.com.au/pool-renovation

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da_cleaner
Nov 07, 2013 3:54 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
9 November 2013

Frameless glass pool fence Sydney

Frameless glass pool fence Sydney

Don't forget the silver post frameless too. Much cheaper and the posts almost disappear. If you have to earth the fence - and you might - the posts are easier than the…

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Saint Mike
Nov 09, 2013 3:01 pm
Saint Mike
da_cleaner
da_cleaner
13 November 2013

Concrete pool - average timeframe

Concrete pool - average timeframe

varies greatly. 8 weeks - 16 weeks Depends on pool inclusions/ cleaning system (in floor?)/ Spa?/ and interior style... render or tiled or paint.

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da_cleaner
Nov 13, 2013 9:37 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
15 November 2013

Nepean Pools v Custom Pools (Sydney)

Nepean Pools v Custom Pools (Sydney)

Also - remember - if it isn't written down - specifically in contract - it isn't included. Things like fill removal, retaining walls, supporting walls, and…

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Saint Mike
Nov 15, 2013 7:15 am
Saint Mike
AubinGroveFan
AubinGroveFan
9 December 2013

Robotic Pool Cleaners

Robotic Pool Cleaners

Hi there, I have a Davey Optima and use it with disposable filter bags - ezPOOLBag. Davey is a decentd robotfor the price. It also climbs wals like Dolphin. Basically it…

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AubinGroveFan
Dec 09, 2013 8:59 pm
seano
seano
13 December 2013

Miami Pools Sydney

Miami Pools Sydney

http://abr.business.gov.au/SearchByAbn. ... 7050052652 A 5 second search finds an active ABN for them in St Mary's. Active since 2000. Historical data shows no period…

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seano
Dec 13, 2013 10:12 pm
gpierce
gpierce
16 December 2013

Cloudy swimming pool water??

Cloudy swimming pool water??

The correct process for your problem is: 1) Pour in chemicals to kill the algae, brush everywhere to agitate 2) Do not run filter for at least 24 hrs to let algae…

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gpierce
Dec 16, 2013 2:01 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
18 December 2013

Building Pool over Sewer

Building Pool over Sewer

Everytime I see this post I think of the Irish song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VnqErYoQXM

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Saint Mike
Dec 18, 2013 5:05 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
22 December 2013

POOL FENCE HELP NEEDED FOR A NEW POOL IN VICTORIA

POOL FENCE HELP NEEDED FOR A NEW POOL IN VICTORIA

Yes - measure from outside - you are trying to keep people out - not in. We have a deck inside and could jump the fence if we wanted to ... :) Some of the nit picking…

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Saint Mike
Dec 22, 2013 9:44 am
Saint Mike
GeoffW1
GeoffW1
24 December 2013

Pool Water Maintenance

Pool Water Maintenance

, I just buy the Aque Therepe mineral salts, which are quite expensive for a small bag, but I do believe the water to be very silky and pure.…

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GeoffW1
Dec 24, 2013 1:58 pm
GeoffW1
bpratt
bpratt
12 January 2014

Dig out old pool that was filled with dirt?

Dig out old pool that was filled with dirt?

FWIW, Logan council here in Qld require the following to occur to decommission a pool, but I don't know how common this is across Australia. 1/. Cut a hole 1m x 1m in…

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bpratt
Jan 12, 2014 10:18 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
14 January 2014

Pool - ring ?

Pool - ring ?

After sealing my pavers around the pool I accidentally allowed a very small amount of it to get into the water - this has now been rectified -…

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Saint Mike
Jan 14, 2014 4:17 pm
Saint Mike
melf
melf
15 January 2014

Fibreglass pool in need of repair

Fibreglass pool in need of repair

We have an inground fibreglass pool that has some rather large bulges appearing down the side of it. It appears to be the result of ground movement, possibly from our…

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melf
Jan 15, 2014 8:09 pm
Matt1
Matt1
23 January 2014

Glass Pool Fencing Sydney

Glass Pool Fencing Sydney

Doing some research for my house build led me to these sites: http://www.epicpoolfencing.com.au/semi- ... de-diy.htm

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Matt1
Jan 23, 2014 7:17 pm
Matt1
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
25 January 2014

Fibreglass po0l - SA

Fibreglass po0l - SA

Yep - under $50k all up. We had a glass fence on main part -…

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Saint Mike
Jan 25, 2014 11:52 am
Saint Mike
Mullet
Mullet
27 January 2014

fibreglass pool - feedback on installer - perth required

fibreglass pool - feedback on installer - perth required

I am about to have my 2nd pool installed by Riverena . Very good pools and service

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Mullet
Jan 27, 2014 4:28 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
2 February 2014

Harvest pools / pool display centre in Sydney/Newcastle area

Harvest pools / pool display centre in Sydney/Newcastle area

Hi We are looking at adding a pool and the company we are talking to install harvest fibreglass pools Does anyone have any experience with…

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Saint Mike
Feb 02, 2014 9:27 am
Saint Mike
rellie
rellie
10 February 2014

Pools - Melbourne

Pools - Melbourne

You can also consider Pools R Us: http://www.poolsrus.com.au. Below are some images of their work: Hope it helps.

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rellie
Feb 10, 2014 3:33 pm
Paulc1964au
Paulc1964au
12 February 2014

look at purchasing a vortex spa

look at purchasing a vortex spa

thanks Abby for your response, yes i am using ozone purification that i believe requires lithium however in small doses so im told. The spa does come with a cover and my…

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Paulc1964au
Feb 12, 2014 5:46 pm
monster1
monster1
13 February 2014

Enviroswim for your pool

Enviroswim for your pool

great thanks jeffr100rs I saw something you posted on another line about the natural swimming pools, they look beautiful but we'll go for something more traditional. Cheers

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monster1
Feb 13, 2014 9:28 pm
wheeliworks
wheeliworks
19 February 2014

Pool heating Gas vs Electric

Pool heating Gas vs Electric

The reason we aren't looking at solar is we have had it before with our last pool. The main reason we got it last time was because it was the…

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wheeliworks
Feb 19, 2014 7:37 pm
wheeliworks

See you there look for the the below pool there & you will find me Cheers Andrew…

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wheeliworks
Feb 19, 2014 8:57 pm
wheeliworks
wheeliworks
wheeliworks
20 February 2014

Newbie pool questions

Newbie pool questions

We've (in Melb) recently put in a pool so had to face some of your decisions too. 3. No sure this matters. I've read where salt is nicer to…

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wheeliworks
Feb 20, 2014 8:23 pm
wheeliworks
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
22 February 2014

Narellan Pool in Blue Azurite

Narellan Pool in Blue Azurite

Hi All....just wondering if anyone out there has a Narellan Pool in Blue Azurite colour. We have ordered one of Narellan's Rock Pools in this…

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Saint Mike
Feb 22, 2014 3:26 pm
Saint Mike
Hillside59
Hillside59
24 February 2014

Poolrite XL DE filter tank, check model

Poolrite XL DE filter tank, check model

Hello All, I am new to homeone, I live in the Sydney Hills area. I have a green Poolrite DE filter tank (the "top" tank) that is cracked at the top and leaking water. I…

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Hillside59
Feb 24, 2014 9:37 am
wheeliworks
wheeliworks
28 February 2014

2 metre wide pool

2 metre wide pool

Fibreglass pool are generally 3 m minimum over 6m long they can be cut & joined but would ad about $6000 to the shell cost $30k will get you a basic installed pool but you…

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wheeliworks
Feb 28, 2014 6:07 pm
wheeliworks
Bluesuede
Bluesuede
5 March 2014

Questions about pool alarms

Questions about pool alarms

I suspect the OP is really just rather elaborate spam.

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Bluesuede
Mar 05, 2014 10:09 am
Bluesuede
lisajo9
lisajo9
5 March 2014

Has anyone installed a fibreglass pool from AAA Pools Sydney

Has anyone installed a fibreglass pool from AAA Pools Sydney

Hi there We are looking to install a fibreglass pool and interested to know who you ended up going with and if you are happy? We are currently looking at a tranquility…

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lisajo9
Mar 05, 2014 8:04 pm
jeffr100rs
jeffr100rs
16 March 2014

Chlorine free

Chlorine free

It is more about convenience & time & space . Having a salt chlorinator is very simple works effectively from handover & water quality for…

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jeffr100rs
Mar 16, 2014 10:48 am
sco77k
sco77k
20 March 2014

Pool renovation companies Sydney?

Pool renovation companies Sydney?

Hi, I seem to be having great difficulty in getting someone to quote on renovating a concrete pool in Sydney. There are a million websites that offer pool renovations…

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sco77k
Mar 20, 2014 12:02 pm
sco77k
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
21 March 2014

How to clean / remove dry leafs stuck in Pump?

How to clean / remove dry leafs stuck in Pump?

Thanks Guys, We tried to unscrew the lid but its so tight that it cannot turn a little as well. Any tip / trick…

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Saint Mike
Mar 21, 2014 7:04 am
Saint Mike
jeffr100rs
jeffr100rs
21 March 2014

Natural swimming pools/"Swimming pond"?

Natural swimming pools/"Swimming pond"?
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Natural Swimming Pools are a complete reinvention of the chemical swimming pool: aquatic plants rooted hydroponically in gravel…

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jeffr100rs
Mar 21, 2014 4:43 pm

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