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Ozjimbo
Ozjimbo
23 July 2017

Pool Paver Tiling

Pool Paver Tiling

Hi, I had the same question when we built our pool, unfortunately I choose to buy the Bluestone pavers and coping from our local so called expert in Bairnsdale, and had…

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Ozjimbo
Jul 23, 2017 8:01 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
22 July 2017

Liquid Blue Pools

Liquid Blue Pools

No. We did a Compass pool - seems OK. They have a Net site.

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Saint Mike
Jul 22, 2017 2:41 pm
Saint Mike
Dreamhme
Dreamhme
4 July 2017

Our swimming pool construction video

Our swimming pool construction video

Much Appreciated for prompt reply.

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Dreamhme
Jul 04, 2017 2:00 am
WAlien
WAlien
27 June 2017

My experience as a first time pool purchaser. (WA) *Update*

My experience as a first time pool purchaser. (WA) *Update*

I apologise for the delayed reply. I have been away a lot. I had to do a minor reset to 2 pavers by adding a little more sand near the steps, and think its now 100% I…

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WAlien
Jun 27, 2017 10:21 pm
gaweleczek
gaweleczek
24 May 2017

Pool design ideas

Pool design ideas

Hello, There are plenty of house designs out there but I'm struggling to find a place with pool design ideas. I'm especially interested in different ways to create space…

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gaweleczek
May 24, 2017 1:30 am
faykis
faykis
7 May 2017

First Build with Eden Brea - Tender Presentation and Costs

First Build with Eden Brea - Tender Presentation and Costs

Hi how much slope did you have in your land if you dont mind me asking? We are also looking at a lot in colebee whixh has 1m elevation from street and another .5m accross…

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faykis
May 07, 2017 1:16 am
faykis
faykis
faykis
6 May 2017

Minimal land size required for building new pool in blacktow

Minimal land size required for building new pool in blacktow

Hi members, can anyone enlighten me with the requirements of building a new pool in a area within blacktown council!!! Is there a minimal size if land criteria? I…

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faykis
May 06, 2017 9:58 am
faykis
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gaweleczek
May 05, 2017 11:47 pm
carmania
carmania
5 May 2017

Approx cost of glass pool fence

Approx cost of glass pool fence

Hi, It cost me $5,000 for a 22 linear meter glass pool fence with short spiggots that held the glass (maybe 150mm high) with 2 x glass gates that I did a DIY (quotes…

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carmania
May 05, 2017 9:22 pm

Hi, I`m planning on having an outdoor shower, It will be perfect for summer. I explore a lot of ideas on google but I`m really confused because I have to choose one of the…

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rebeca
May 02, 2017 6:35 pm
cat_dunc
cat_dunc
17 April 2017

Feedback - Sapphire or Barrier Reef Pools

Feedback - Sapphire or Barrier Reef Pools

Did anyone here go with Barrier Reef Pools in NSW in the end? What did you decide to do?

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cat_dunc
Apr 17, 2017 10:04 am
cat_dunc
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cat_dunc
Apr 17, 2017 9:48 am
cat_dunc
cat_dunc
cat_dunc
10 April 2017

Building a Pool with Narellan Pools

Building a Pool with Narellan Pools

Hi Louise, are you able to post more about your pool? I cant see a finished, or a fence post anyway. The pool looks great. I hope you've been loving it.

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cat_dunc
Apr 10, 2017 11:42 pm
cat_dunc
GFC80
GFC80
29 March 2017

Water Feature around pool area

Water Feature around pool area

Thanks Wheeliworks will check them out

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GFC80
Mar 29, 2017 5:44 pm
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leafsky
Mar 25, 2017 7:43 pm
leafsky
leafsky
24 March 2017

Salt water pool Chlorinator always shows low salt level

Salt water pool Chlorinator always shows low salt level

Hi just got problem for the chlorinator. It always shows "Low Salt Level". It is a Chloromatic machine. Two led lights alway on when running. Based on the manual, it…

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leafsky
Mar 24, 2017 8:47 pm

Hi Weeliworks, the big undivided plot on the side will remain as it is. Its someones house and hushe yard at the front back and sides. They are the main onwer of the…

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faykis
Mar 24, 2017 8:12 pm
faykis
faykis
faykis
23 March 2017

Compass Vantage In-Floor Cleaning System - Does it work?

Compass Vantage In-Floor Cleaning System - Does it work?

Hi all, how much is the vantage cleaning system for your size of pools? Im calling compass pools to book an appointment so that they can give us a quote. Everytime i call…

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faykis
Mar 23, 2017 12:30 pm
faykis
arcachon
arcachon
21 March 2017

Fibreglass v Concrete

Fibreglass v Concrete

How about a ? They have a lower initial cost, smooth to touch and can completely modernise the look of your outdoor area :)

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arcachon
Mar 21, 2017 10:53 pm
cat_dunc
cat_dunc
20 March 2017

My concrete pool experience (Brisbane)

My concrete pool experience (Brisbane)

Looks excellent. How's it going now? We've started to think about a pool too, so its nice seeing a couple of people on here share their experiences.

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cat_dunc
Mar 20, 2017 9:07 pm
cat_dunc
faykis
faykis
18 March 2017

Swimming Pool construction in Sydney prior building construc

Swimming Pool construction in Sydney prior building construc

Thanks for your valuable tips wheeliworks. Unfortunately our block is a narrow block (12.5m frontage through out). So we'll need the pool built early as there wont be any…

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faykis
Mar 18, 2017 11:01 pm
faykis
dreamh0me
dreamh0me
16 March 2017

Pool cover

Pool cover

Thanks. Our pool exists and we are keeping it. It is fenced in but we still need a hard cover to protect builders in case they fall etc.

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dreamh0me
Mar 16, 2017 12:37 pm
dreamh0me
GLO
GLO
12 March 2017

Distance between pool, house and boundary

Distance between pool, house and boundary

I'll take a guess here. If you are able to measure that it's 80cm, then they might be allowing 15-20cm concrete wall and tiling. It's only a guess Good luck

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GLO
Mar 12, 2017 7:20 am
faykis
faykis
12 March 2017

Pool construction

Pool construction

Did you get the furniture?

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faykis
Mar 12, 2017 1:36 am
faykis
joelzee
joelzee
7 March 2017

Which Sydney pool builder is the best to use / recommended ?

Which Sydney pool builder is the best to use / recommended ?

faykis, The experience was sensational! They finished from go to whoa in 8 weeks.Our pool was 75K. The other 2 quotes we received were less than this but when we went back…

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joelzee
Mar 07, 2017 12:04 pm
Gav1
Gav1
22 February 2017

Water blade decisions

Water blade decisions

Just considering which water blade to purchase for a new pool. The pool is 7m with a 1.6m spa on the end and we've decided to install a 2.4m water blade. It appears there…

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Gav1
Feb 22, 2017 2:05 pm
Aegean430
Aegean430
16 February 2017

Swimspa pre install work - recommendations Melb Southeast. H

Swimspa pre install work - recommendations Melb Southeast. H

Hi, when we installed a pool in our old house, the pool company did everything. This time around we're thinking swimspa & I've found the spa company only sell you the spa…

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Aegean430
Feb 16, 2017 7:19 pm
Aegean430

We have done quiet a few similar to what you have .We install fibreglass pools inside existing excavation . Sometimes a small amount of excavation is still needed if pool…

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wheeliworks
Feb 12, 2017 6:27 pm
wheeliworks
wheeliworks
wheeliworks
31 January 2017

Help please! we have narrowed down to 2 pool options

Help please! we have narrowed down to 2 pool options

Comparisons Barrier reef shell is much stronger Filters zx 100 is way to small , you didn't state size on star clear but the Hayward swim clear is a better filter and a…

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wheeliworks
Jan 31, 2017 7:30 pm
wheeliworks
Melos
Melos
13 January 2017

Fiberglass Pool Close to the House/Slab New Build

Fiberglass Pool Close to the House/Slab New Build

For my plans as I didn't have a 2mtr space for a digger after the slab goes down the pool will be done in this order. 1.?house demolished. 2. The hole gets dug 3. Pool…

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Melos
Jan 13, 2017 2:54 pm
ozvids
ozvids
5 January 2017

Final Level Of Pool according to Australian Standard???

Final Level Of Pool according to Australian Standard???

Does anyone have a link of copy of AS1839 standard? The only copy online you have to pay for... ? I was just wondering how much bowing is acceptable on a fibreglass pool?…

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ozvids
Jan 05, 2017 10:09 pm
kelstargirl
kelstargirl
28 December 2016

New pool pump

New pool pump

Yes you certainly can! I would highly suggest on buying variable speed pool pumps which gives you more power efficiency and savings on energy consumption. It runs silently…

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kelstargirl
Dec 28, 2016 10:30 pm
Shelby11
Shelby11
28 November 2016

Waterline POOL tiles/mosaics

Waterline POOL tiles/mosaics

Hi there, You seem to have a good handle on the fibreglass pool waterline tiles. We are looking for someone to do this work for us in Sydney and I think on an earlier…

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Shelby11
Nov 28, 2016 2:13 pm
6banga
6banga
24 November 2016

spa on slightly unlevel concrete pad

spa on slightly unlevel concrete pad

Hi Bashworth I ended up just leaving it, I filled it tonight all seems ok. My concrete has a rough cove finish so it probably didn't help the perfectly flat slab I was…

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6banga
Nov 24, 2016 9:15 pm
leni
leni
24 November 2016

Swim Spa or Plunge Pool in Perth

Swim Spa or Plunge Pool in Perth

I'd prefer a pool over a spa! We had limited access but they stil managed to get a small digger in. Pool companies will come to your house and do a quote.

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leni
Nov 24, 2016 1:17 am
leni
Whitey22
Whitey22
4 November 2016

Cost to Run Electrical

Cost to Run Electrical

I would allow for between 300-500 for this job pending ease of cable run to location. This includes cabling, circuit protection and outdoor weatherproof outlet. Cheers

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Whitey22
Nov 04, 2016 4:24 pm
Annie69
Annie69
27 October 2016

Paving sealer damage to fibreglass pool

Paving sealer damage to fibreglass pool

Hi everyone, does anyone have any advice or know of a way to remove sealer (from pavers) from a fibreglass pool? After the paving was laid around our new pool we had them…

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Annie69
Oct 27, 2016 2:41 pm
blackchook
blackchook
23 October 2016

Self build pool perth hills HELP

Self build pool perth hills HELP

Good new re the dig, that'll make life easier. Do you have a sketch you can send me and perhaps we can chat during the week? Email on the web site. Enjoy the warm day!

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blackchook
Oct 23, 2016 5:04 pm
Fee121
Fee121
22 October 2016

Hard temporary pool cover rated to 225kg

Hard temporary pool cover rated to 225kg

It is a 7m x 4m pool

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Fee121
Oct 22, 2016 9:50 pm
ayaman
ayaman
14 October 2016

TLC Pool and Landscape design- anyone use them?

TLC Pool and Landscape design- anyone use them?

Hi All, I'm looking for an 'all in one' pool and landscape design company to come out after my build is complete. I'd like to do pool and landscape all together if…

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ayaman
Oct 14, 2016 11:36 am
Greg_K
Greg_K
6 October 2016

Liquid Pool Covers

Liquid Pool Covers

Hi Greg, I have a different experience with liquid pool covers though. Don't have any skin irritations when using the pool. I also observed a good amount of saving in my…

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Greg_K
Oct 06, 2016 12:27 pm
leni
leni
30 September 2016

Fiberglass pool installation in Perth recomendation.

Fiberglass pool installation in Perth recomendation.

We went with riverina and I'd happily recommend them.

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leni
Sep 30, 2016 10:56 pm
leni
Greg_K
Greg_K
8 September 2016

Pool Equipment

Pool Equipment

Hi All, I have just had a pool installed in Sydney and wanted to check if the area where the pool equipment is located has to be covered. We have basically installed it…

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Greg_K
Sep 08, 2016 12:45 pm
performancepool2
performancepool2
7 September 2016

Recommendation for Pool Builders in South East

Recommendation for Pool Builders in South East

We have our concrete pool constructed in Mornington Peninsula from Pools R Us. They provide us up to the mark services and even provide pool after services. They can…

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performancepool2
Sep 07, 2016 1:25 pm
Diesel75752
Diesel75752
15 August 2016

Just bought an above ground pool. Now I need to get things g

Just bought an above ground pool. Now I need to get things g
1, 2

Hi, I read your post with much interest, we are close to buying a resin pool and having trouble finding installers. Any chance you would be able to forward me the details…

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Diesel75752
Aug 16, 2016 12:27 am
shondra
shondra
10 August 2016

Relocation of Swimming Pool equipment

Relocation of Swimming Pool equipment

Hi, I would greatly appreciate any help with the likely cost range to move swimming pool equipment. We were so excited to be getting our inground pool that we really…

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shondra
Aug 10, 2016 3:35 pm
MsBecStar
MsBecStar
27 July 2016

Pool fencing Adelaide

Pool fencing Adelaide

Hello... Fencing your pool is one of the best safety measures that you can take as 24 hour security for your pool area. Last month my friend has installed semi frameless…

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MsBecStar
Jul 27, 2016 11:09 am
Sammy2
Sammy2
25 July 2016

Upgrade options - old 'rolled edge' pebble crete pool

Upgrade options - old 'rolled edge' pebble crete pool

I have also seen this pebble stone idea in some of the pools nearby.

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Sammy2
Jul 25, 2016 6:25 pm
Ski.bunny76
Ski.bunny76
24 July 2016

Lifestyle Spa

Lifestyle Spa

I have an old Lifestyle Spa that I bought second hand. A couple of days ago I accidentally unplugged it and now it will only heat to 28 degrees (was previously heating to…

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Ski.bunny76
Jul 24, 2016 10:33 am

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