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sco77k
sco77k
24 March 2014

Pool Renovation

Pool Renovation

Wow! This is a really good topic about Pool Renovation, Keep up the good work! Here at have been in the business of providing a…

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sco77k
Mar 24, 2014 2:07 pm
sco77k
bpratt
bpratt
22 March 2014

How to reduce depth deep end concrete swimming pool?

How to reduce depth deep end concrete swimming pool?

How much shallower do you want the deep end to be, i.e. go from 7ft deep to 3ft shallow ? If you only want to reduce the depth by about 30cm, then it's hardly worth it.…

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bpratt
Mar 22, 2014 9:12 am
bpratt
bpratt
21 March 2014

Too expensive chemicals @ local pool shop ?

Too expensive chemicals @ local pool shop ?

Not all chlorines are made the same. Back years ago when we used the pool at the old house, we found that some dry chlorine needed a lot more to be put in than with…

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bpratt
Mar 21, 2014 7:42 pm
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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coldeskimo
Sep 08, 2013 8:59 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
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
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

Using timber screens as pool fencing

Using timber screens as pool fencing

Thanks very much for your reply. 10mm Gaps should be fine. Cheers. Anyone have any pics of what they have done?

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RenovationsGalore
Jul 01, 2013 12:54 am
RenovationsGalore
TeamSherman
TeamSherman
1 June 2013

New Zodiac Tri salt water chlorine generator!!

New Zodiac Tri salt water chlorine generator!!

Hi guys, Ive been running the pool chlorine generator for about 5 hours a night (1am to 6am off-peak to save dollars) and the pool chlorine level is perfect! The salt…

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TeamSherman
Jun 01, 2013 7:58 pm
da_cleaner
da_cleaner
20 May 2013

Newcastle pool supplier

Newcastle pool supplier

blue haven...or search the local nsw spasa webpage.

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da_cleaner
May 20, 2013 7:13 pm
da_cleaner
da_cleaner
20 May 2013

Concrete Pool Renovation - Surface options?

Concrete Pool Renovation - Surface options?

Rendering will be more expensive than painting.

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da_cleaner
May 20, 2013 6:33 pm
Belle22
Belle22
4 May 2013

Pool filter must be 3.5m from pool?

Pool filter must be 3.5m from pool?

Do they offer a filter more Eco friendly and quieter? We also will have our filter near our boundary wall, but will be enclosed within our shed.We still decided to upgrade…

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Belle22
May 04, 2013 12:20 pm
Belle22
nate89
nate89
2 May 2013

Costs of spa heating

Costs of spa heating

Hey guys Thinking about getting a spa soon and was wondering the heating costs. Lets say i use it mainly…

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nate89
May 02, 2013 11:20 am
nate89
nate89
1 May 2013

Electric heat pump vs solar heating

Electric heat pump vs solar heating

Heat pumps for swimming pools work by taking the heat from the air and transferring it to your pool water. They are very efficient in Summer time - some have efficiencies…

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nate89
May 01, 2013 10:44 pm
budgnbear
budgnbear
24 April 2013

electrical requirements for pool

electrical requirements for pool

That could be it b star It's about 15 meters from the pump to the house

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budgnbear
Apr 24, 2013 11:59 am
tengals
tengals
9 April 2013

Pool Fence Advice

Pool Fence Advice

yep of course the planter box would need to be moved

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tengals
Apr 09, 2013 10:30 am
SFC
SFC
6 April 2013

Alaklinity troubles

Alaklinity troubles

I love the easy simple operation of test strips but they are a guide only . over the Christmas break I had a number of customers ringing me…

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SFC
Apr 06, 2013 8:17 am
SFC
installation inspector
installation inspector
14 February 2013

AS3000 pool updates

AS3000 pool updates

AS3000 was amended in December 2012 and significant changes were made to the earthing requirements for pools. Here is a summary: Equipotential bonding conductor…

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installation inspector
Feb 14, 2013 7:03 pm
installation inspector
Izzysyd
Izzysyd
5 February 2013

Pool owners- pool fence whilst house being constructed?

Pool owners- pool fence whilst house being constructed?

:D Kan, We were required to cover it with planks ( chipboard I think we used ) DH ran beams accross the pool and timber supports underneath as…

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Izzysyd
Feb 05, 2013 9:44 pm
thatsme125
thatsme125
31 January 2013

swim spa - what do you think?

swim spa - what do you think?

We are looking at a swim spa Vortex, any feedback on how you are enjoying your swim spa? We were thinking of a pool but came up on these, so any advise would be fantastic. Thanks

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thatsme125
Jan 31, 2013 2:06 pm
1rocky
1rocky
27 January 2013

Our Pool Thread....our pool surround now done pics page 3

Our Pool Thread....our pool surround now done pics page 3
1, 2, 3

just wondering who your pool builder was you can email me if you like

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1rocky
Jan 27, 2013 7:15 pm
MACCATTACK
MACCATTACK
19 January 2013

New pool - outdoor power outlets

New pool - outdoor power outlets

We are going to have the…

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MACCATTACK
Jan 19, 2013 4:32 pm
RenoChick
RenoChick
6 December 2012

Installation of Fibreglass pool - Money saving tips

Installation of Fibreglass pool - Money saving tips

To save money on clean fill dumping, look for wanted ads on the Gumtree website. Depending on what state you're in, if you Google clean fill then there are other websites…

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RenoChick
Dec 06, 2012 6:53 pm
wheeliworks
wheeliworks
3 November 2012

Digging into rock close to house?

Digging into rock close to house?

It is generally best to use a rock saw & not a jack hammer It depends on type. Of rock & space available Cheers andrew

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wheeliworks
Nov 03, 2012 2:50 pm
wheeliworks
Dream House 82
Dream House 82
29 October 2012

Building a New Pool

Building a New Pool

Prettyboy - is your pool finished? How did it turn out? :D

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Dream House 82
Oct 29, 2012 3:31 pm
Cerian
Cerian
25 September 2012

Pool coping over old pebblecrete; recommendations Sydney?

Pool coping over old pebblecrete; recommendations Sydney?

Currently, there are four steps that lead up to the pool area, and these and all the surrounds of the pool are old pebblecrete. There are brick pavers on the actual pool…

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Cerian
Sep 25, 2012 12:53 pm
wheeliworks
wheeliworks
2 August 2012

Inground pool on a slope

Inground pool on a slope

Sloping blocks offer lots of landscaping opportunities but can also be very expensive. Using the out of ground as a feature or a infinity edge looks great. How big is the…

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wheeliworks
Aug 02, 2012 8:08 pm
wheeliworks
Trish
Trish
22 July 2012

Confused - help! Any advice???

Confused - help! Any advice???

Solar heating Leave it to the pro"s . When you see them do it it looks so easy but I've seen many owner builders take days & doesn't look…

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Trish
Jul 22, 2012 11:10 am
Trish
Novo
Novo
13 July 2012

Anyone used Paradise Pools or Tranquility Pools?

Anyone used Paradise Pools or Tranquility Pools?

Just after feedback about Paradise Pools or Tranquility Pools, particularly in the Newcastle/Hunter area. Thanks!

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Novo
Jul 13, 2012 11:33 am
chilli01
chilli01
6 July 2012

Concrete leak during construction

Concrete leak during construction

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/83 ... 265uj.jpg/ Unfortunately it has just rained but you can see the seepage running down from steps toward the drain. Thanks for…

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chilli01
Jul 06, 2012 4:44 pm
cherub
cherub
3 May 2012

Cracked Pebblecrete Coping

Cracked Pebblecrete Coping

Really depends on type of repair, preparation is important making sure you are back to a sound base. Originally the pebbles were in the mix then sprayed to expose. So to…

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cherub
May 03, 2012 6:21 am
Wagonmound
Wagonmound
2 May 2012

News article - Pool coy gone into administration?

News article - Pool coy gone into administration?

I'm not sure about whether the news article has done anything wrong. In fact, it has led me to investigate and be very weary of my current pool builder and make sure that…

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Wagonmound
May 02, 2012 10:37 pm
photoimpressions
photoimpressions
25 April 2012

Miami Pools

Miami Pools

Hi, I've been getting quotes from different pool places and the cheapest one I've gotten so far is from Miami Pools. Has anyone gone with them before? Let me know your…

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photoimpressions
Apr 25, 2012 7:45 pm

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