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cat_dunc
cat_dunc
19 December 2018

Window Forming Pool barrier?

Window Forming Pool barrier?

Thanks very much

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cat_dunc
Dec 19, 2018 10:57 pm
cat_dunc
wheeliworks
wheeliworks
19 December 2018

What are rough costs to build an outdoor spa / ongoing costs

What are rough costs to build an outdoor spa / ongoing costs

About $28g for a installed spa with quality energy saving equipment . Cheers andrew

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wheeliworks
Dec 19, 2018 9:46 pm
wheeliworks
zzkazu
zzkazu
11 December 2018

Pool Cartridge not working properly?

Pool Cartridge not working properly?

Ok thanks mate, great site that. lots to read..

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zzkazu
Dec 11, 2018 7:26 am
sxwallac
sxwallac
19 November 2018

Website with best practical info on pool fencing safety?

Website with best practical info on pool fencing safety?

Sorry to resurrect an old topic: In Victoria, if a boundary fence is closer than 500mm to the pool coping tiles/deck edge, then the fence must…

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sxwallac
Nov 19, 2018 10:38 pm
mjr
mjr
15 November 2018

Raise ph to bring it down again

Raise ph to bring it down again

Hi, realize I'm a bit late to the conversation, what was the final result? Interested to know Thanks Matt

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mjr
Nov 15, 2018 1:31 pm
mjr
gregorian
gregorian
8 November 2018

Fibreglass Pool Company

Fibreglass Pool Company

Leisure and narellan pools are also good options. Happy to get you some discounts thru one of our connections.

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gregorian
Nov 08, 2018 8:18 pm
michaelyoni64
michaelyoni64
8 November 2018

Boundary fence rules vs Pool fencing requirements

Boundary fence rules vs Pool fencing requirements

We had a rather similar problem. I gather the shire are the ones to rubber stamp everything. I suggest you get them out to advise. They will be the ones to pass or fail.…

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michaelyoni64
Nov 08, 2018 3:07 am
Drew01
Drew01
3 November 2018

Help fixing pool fence to steel

Help fixing pool fence to steel

How about rivnuts?

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Drew01
Nov 03, 2018 10:45 pm
Drew01

Has anyone painted tiles around a pool? The terracotta tiles we have are both ugly and VERY slippery! Anyone willing to share photos/experiences with me?

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ktotherose
Oct 10, 2018 1:18 pm

Without seeing the site it’s harder to be sure but here goes I would put a 6 2.3m m pool in c location . That will give you 1m off boundary and 800mm off alfresco .…

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ste982
Oct 02, 2018 12:29 pm
jimbob73
jimbob73
26 September 2018

inflatable spa

inflatable spa

l'm thinking of getting an inflatable spa as a cheaper alternative to a real one. Anyone have any experience with them, are they anygood , is there one particular brand…

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jimbob73
Sep 26, 2018 7:42 pm
Sachin
Sachin
27 August 2018

Pool Piering cost

Pool Piering cost

Hi All My Pool Builder is charging me $240 per linear metre for piering (no re-inforcement - just 25mpa concrete) Is this reasonable?? Regards

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Sachin
Aug 27, 2018 3:32 pm
Sachin
Sachin
27 August 2018

Inground concrete pool quote

Inground concrete pool quote
1, 2

kaka

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Sachin
Aug 27, 2018 3:23 pm
aussieta
aussieta
17 August 2018

Pool questions

Pool questions

i bought my house 5 years ago the sellers painted the pool with an expensive epoxy paint looked great fro 2 years then people started getting blue feet after 3 years blue…

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aussieta
Aug 17, 2018 5:31 pm
aussieta
michaelyoni64
michaelyoni64
30 July 2018

Pool filter damage

Pool filter damage

Yes. Its on high speed for 15.mins then reverts to low. Thankyou for your insight with the filter.

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michaelyoni64
Jul 31, 2018 12:59 am
aus_nz
aus_nz
30 July 2018

Pump housing / waterfall

Pump housing / waterfall

Hi all, Looking for an all in one pump equipment / waterfall box. Seems to be very few options on the market. Leisure pools have one but are very stand offish to sell them…

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aus_nz
Jul 30, 2018 2:21 pm
aus_nz
MandM+4
MandM+4
24 July 2018

Fibreglass pool, coping and alfresco finished height questio

Fibreglass pool, coping and alfresco finished height questio

Also not having it all the same height may be a good thing for drainage purposes. The concrete between our pool and Alfresco is lower so that we can hose the pool and…

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MandM+4
Jul 24, 2018 11:37 am
sxwallac
sxwallac
16 July 2018

Pool fence requirements for COO (not for filling)

Pool fence requirements for COO (not for filling)

Thanks Guys. We rented a temporary pool fence to be safe. We got the COO no problem (although that doesn't necessarily mean that it was all good: we just didn't get…

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sxwallac
Jul 16, 2018 8:24 pm
wheeliworks
wheeliworks
12 July 2018

Non-climbable object question

Non-climbable object question

Corrigations on the water tank are deemed non climbable . Are there any pipes or fittings sticking out which are ? It does need to be 1.8 or higher . 1.79 is not good enough

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wheeliworks
Jul 12, 2018 6:25 pm
wheeliworks
Pooltech
Pooltech
8 July 2018

How to deal with excess water when pool is lower than street

How to deal with excess water when pool is lower than street

As long as you're draining less than 5% of your pools water in a controlled manner.. you can drain to stormwater. To make it controlled, put a 2 way valve in line, between…

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Pooltech
Jul 08, 2018 6:17 pm
Pooltech
Pooltech
Pooltech
8 July 2018

Pool tile suppliers

Pool tile suppliers

Just remember... the tiles in the showroom are in pristine condition. Even the natural stone ones are, as you would expect.... in batch you receive, the tiles will have…

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Pooltech
Jul 08, 2018 6:06 pm
Pooltech
Pooltech
Pooltech
7 July 2018

New pool tiles patchy and discoloured

New pool tiles patchy and discoloured

for more how to building pool:

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Pooltech
Jul 07, 2018 6:09 pm
Pooltech
suemaruk
suemaruk
16 May 2018

Badu Swim Jet System

Badu Swim Jet System

Hi Looking at getting a 6m concrete pool installed and were considering the inclusion of a Badu Swim Jet System for swimming and kids play. Approx cost around $5k.i…

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suemaruk
May 16, 2018 9:14 pm
Soozzee
Soozzee
28 March 2018

Foam in pool

Foam in pool

Update- after a year of problems with air leakage we found a tiny crack in return basket lid. We replaced the lid, the pool is perfect.

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Soozzee
Mar 28, 2018 2:53 pm
faith.mcgregor85
faith.mcgregor85
10 March 2018

Pool Coping

Pool Coping

We have just finished our pool, but we have chosen to go with a fibreglass pool. As I have a lot of info about pool installing and renovating now (it kinda stuck with me)…

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faith.mcgregor85
Mar 10, 2018 8:10 am
aussieta
aussieta
7 March 2018

Pool Renovation - tiles

Pool Renovation - tiles

you may try this site for it

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aussieta
Mar 07, 2018 7:41 pm
aussieta
Mrs_W
Mrs_W
23 February 2018

Help on Land Title for Pool

Help on Land Title for Pool

There should be a legend on the Plan of Subdivision as to what that means. An easement would usually be E-1 or similar with a description of what that easement is used for…

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Mrs_W
Feb 23, 2018 5:05 pm

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cbailes
Feb 22, 2018 10:10 pm
DakotaCantamessa
DakotaCantamessa
13 February 2018

Pool help

Pool help

Hey, I think you should take the expert advice.

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DakotaCantamessa
Feb 13, 2018 4:28 pm
DakotaCantamessa
DakotaCantamessa
13 February 2018

swimming pool fence posts

swimming pool fence posts

If they are cemented then i think you have to break some tiles in order to get the job done.

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DakotaCantamessa
Feb 13, 2018 4:25 pm
wheeliworks
wheeliworks
9 February 2018

Pools and existing retaining walls.

Pools and existing retaining walls.

You need a professional to assess . We install fibreglass pools as close as 200mm to retainers walls . We do detailed drawings and consult a engineer .

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wheeliworks
Feb 09, 2018 7:04 pm
wheeliworks
DakotaCantamessa
DakotaCantamessa
5 February 2018

Pool placement with easements and fences.

Pool placement with easements and fences.

The designs of pool shared above is beautiful. I think along with this you can also install glass pool fencing for the safety purpose.

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DakotaCantamessa
Feb 05, 2018 10:02 pm
nick56
nick56
26 January 2018

Pool pump replacement

Pool pump replacement

yes, you can replace your pool pump if it isn't working. and enjoy your holidays with summer pool.....

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nick56
Jan 26, 2018 4:14 am
marz1983
marz1983
15 January 2018

Owner Builder Pool Install

Owner Builder Pool Install

Thanks for you replies, it does seem like if we went with two seperate companies one for actual pool and one to install we may save some money not sure how much yet will…

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marz1983
Jan 15, 2018 8:04 pm
AdamG
AdamG
28 December 2017

Permantly securing sliding door closed

Permantly securing sliding door closed

Hi All, We’ve an alfresco area which has a sliding door on one wall, and a double stacked sliding door on the other wall. We’d like to install a pool in this area…

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AdamG
Dec 28, 2017 8:23 pm
CarolineJ
CarolineJ
14 December 2017

Pool insurance during build

Pool insurance during build

Hi All I am building a house but have put the pool in first, and need insurance to cover it until the house is completed. I got a quote to add it to the builder's…

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CarolineJ
Dec 14, 2017 11:21 am
asheeshjoshi
asheeshjoshi
2 December 2017

Pool/SPA near easement

Pool/SPA near easement

I am in Melbourne, VIC. I was thinking that for an over the ground SPA, I could extend the decking around my alfresco area and then use part of alfresco for the SPA. I…

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asheeshjoshi
Dec 02, 2017 12:32 pm
asheeshjoshi
asheeshjoshi
29 November 2017

Outdoor SPA installation question.

Outdoor SPA installation question.

Thank you very much.

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asheeshjoshi
Nov 29, 2017 11:09 am
AH123
AH123
28 November 2017

Concrete pool

Concrete pool

Anyone know good concrete builder with a reasonable price ?

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AH123
Nov 28, 2017 10:06 pm
Agent_009
Agent_009
24 November 2017

Swim Spa 2017

Swim Spa 2017

I have read that the "swim spa" side of things can be a bit gimmicky. But some of the newer ones now you can get more powerful jets (and more than one jet). So I imagine…

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Agent_009
Nov 24, 2017 12:17 pm
Agent_009
RenoBloke
RenoBloke
29 October 2017

Pool layout issue

Pool layout issue

Run the deck 90 degrees to the pool.

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RenoBloke
Oct 29, 2017 4:24 pm
RenoBloke
building-expert
building-expert
18 October 2017

Issue with pipe location - who should fix, us or plumber?

Issue with pipe location - who should fix, us or plumber?

Is it reasonable to expect the pool company/plumber to come back and rectify this? (For what it's worth, the concreter reckons it's a 10 min job for the plumber). Yes it…

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building-expert
Oct 18, 2017 4:49 pm
building-expert
cat_dunc
cat_dunc
6 October 2017

Barrier Reef Pools?

Barrier Reef Pools?
1, 2, 3

For anyone who comes to read this looking for info or guidance on Newcastle/Hunter pool company's, an update is: We managed to talk Tranquility down to match Barrier…

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cat_dunc
Oct 06, 2017 11:10 am
cat_dunc
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
18 September 2017

Glass Pool Fence Vitroglaze or EnduroShield

Glass Pool Fence Vitroglaze or EnduroShield

We have glass. Never added anything. Just give it a wash every 3-4 months.

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Saint Mike
Sep 18, 2017 9:29 am
Saint Mike
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wheeliworks
Sep 06, 2017 3:57 pm
wheeliworks
gaweleczek
gaweleczek
3 September 2017

Installation sequence: solar panels and pool heating pump

Installation sequence: solar panels and pool heating pump

Hi, I'm planning to install solar panels and build a pool with a heating pump. Does it matter witch one I get done first? Or maybe there is a logical sequence? Thanks

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gaweleczek
Sep 04, 2017 12:48 am
winto_04
winto_04
21 August 2017

installing a pool during construction of home

installing a pool during construction of home

Hi. Are you sitting down ??? $4200 for 26 weeks ( that is minimum period). A lot of companies I called don't do it anymore. We got a builder / carpenter in…

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winto_04
Aug 21, 2017 9:40 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
16 August 2017

Looking for advice / If you were installing a pool again?

Looking for advice / If you were installing a pool again?

Also - ours is salt chlorinated with an auto feeder. Also an auto acid feeder. BUT -you still have to check the readings. AND - do what is needed - eg Buffer or Acid -…

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Saint Mike
Aug 16, 2017 11:13 am
Saint Mike
cat_dunc
cat_dunc
6 August 2017

Pool coping Newcastle or Central Coast areas?

Pool coping Newcastle or Central Coast areas?

Oh man I hadn't even looked into what edging. We sure can't afford drop edge either. Thanks heaps for sharing, we're going to check them out tomorrow.

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cat_dunc
Aug 06, 2017 8:49 pm
cat_dunc

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