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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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building-expert
Feb 07, 2024 4:29 pm
building-expert
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 12:26 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 10:22 am
Mike J
Mike J
2 February 2021

Sealing Pavers - Pool

Sealing Pavers - Pool
1, 2

It is better to let Travertine breathe around a pool and i wouldnt seal them. They are a great natural stone that is really easy to maintain.

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Mike J
Feb 02, 2021 3:59 pm
jemmym
jemmym
18 November 2020

Pool near a revetment wall

Pool near a revetment wall

Hi, If you are looking for Pool Excavation in Geelong we offer a vast range of…

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jemmym
Nov 18, 2020 7:08 pm
jemmym
wheeliworks
wheeliworks
9 August 2020

Pool Council Application Process

Pool Council Application Process

I’m sorry . I didn’t realise you are in Qld . I don’t know all current requirements for your state . In nsw we run a pool application side by side with house…

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wheeliworks
Aug 09, 2020 9:31 am
wheeliworks
Katie Christensen
Katie Christensen
10 June 2020

Inground wet edge Infinity pool with Adbri Masonry brick

Inground wet edge Infinity pool with Adbri Masonry brick

Hi looking for all feedback from anyone who has used Adbri Masonry bricks (vs concrete pour), particularly for wet edge construction. They have been most helpful however…

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Katie Christensen
Jun 10, 2020 10:28 pm
Oldwolf
Oldwolf
23 April 2020

Issues with robot pool cleaner

Issues with robot pool cleaner

This is very strange... maybe you have to turn it to the other side to make it clear the other side? Watch some videos also, maybe there are people who had the same…

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Oldwolf
Apr 23, 2020 6:34 am
Oldwolf
Chus
Chus
20 March 2020

Cane Toad in Pool

Cane Toad in Pool

I am in the same situation that you, I found three large cane toad in my pool, and I think that when they were removed they injected the pool with poison, my wife was…

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Chus
Mar 20, 2020 3:25 pm
Dalts
Dalts
1 December 2019

Fibreglass Pool Coat

Fibreglass Pool Coat

Hi David, My pool has the same indent in the middle of every pool wall. I would say this is done during the manufacturing process as it very precise. I would call SPASA…

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Dalts
Dec 01, 2019 1:11 am
PoolOwners
PoolOwners
3 October 2019

Are waterline tiles a must have?

Are waterline tiles a must have?

Hey, Waterline tiles are going to help with the scum line, as it'll be easier to brush and they make your pool look nice. Can you add them later... yes, but its a lot of…

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PoolOwners
Oct 03, 2019 3:25 pm
PoolOwners
wheeliworks
wheeliworks
8 September 2019

Suction issues

Suction issues

The cartridge over time becomes blocked and water will not flow through it . That’s when it is time to replace it Cheers Andrew

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wheeliworks
Sep 08, 2019 11:45 am
wheeliworks
PoolOwners
PoolOwners
16 May 2019

Pebblecrete colour mixture

Pebblecrete colour mixture

Hey J Sinc Send a few emails off to companies like... mad pool interiors, blue glass pebble, jewels for pools etc with a photo of the colour you're trying to achieve...…

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PoolOwners
May 16, 2019 12:52 pm
PoolOwners
gagangarg1983
gagangarg1983
27 March 2019

Don't Buy O Ring for Waterco Water King Tablet Feeder

Don't Buy O Ring for Waterco Water King Tablet Feeder

thank you so much for the tip, I have order 5 rubber over a period of time just because of your tip. Saved me a lot of money.

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gagangarg1983
Mar 27, 2019 10:01 am
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

Today, playing in an online casino will not be difficult, but to choose proven slot machines and with full confidence to collect your winnings of any available amount, it…

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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
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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
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
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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
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cat_dunc
Apr 17, 2017 9:48 am
cat_dunc
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
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
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

We want to update our pebblecrete pool with new coping edge and concrete/pavers around. The pool itself is in excellent nic for its age. No cracks on the inside at all.…

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333tweds
May 30, 2016 3:19 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
15 October 2015

Can we contest pool excavation costs?

Can we contest pool excavation costs?

Are the salespersons words/promises in writing ? What is written down is what counts - not words…

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Saint Mike
Oct 15, 2015 9:33 am
Saint Mike
becobi
becobi
14 October 2015

Our Pool Build (Fibreglass, Qld)

Our Pool Build (Fibreglass, Qld)

hi there - do you have any updates photos? we have just ordered our Grey Quartz pool and i am so nervous abut the colour choice... :)

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becobi
Oct 14, 2015 12:07 pm
aussieta
aussieta
13 September 2015

Pool heating

Pool heating

i bought a house that has an inground concrete pool that has the black mats on roof they actually have multiple 6mm pipes running through them my system uses 40mm pressure…

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aussieta
Sep 13, 2015 4:29 pm
aussieta
Pellehcim
Pellehcim
7 September 2015

Pool placement and Qld regulations

Pool placement and Qld regulations

Sean at malibu pools were who we went with because he had been out to site to give us a quote just prior. We were originally going to build 1m from the boundary as we…

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Pellehcim
Sep 07, 2015 8:35 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
18 June 2015

Fibre Glass Pools - Auto Outlet - Ideas ?

Fibre Glass Pools - Auto Outlet - Ideas ?

Overflow pipe installed. Looks OK. Will now have to wait for rain and see ... :)

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Saint Mike
Jun 18, 2015 11:26 am
Saint Mike
zebrax0r
zebrax0r
13 June 2015

What type of salt water chlorinator? Dosing automation?

What type of salt water chlorinator? Dosing automation?

Hi. So, I need a new salt water pool chlorinator unfortunately. My old one bit the dust a few months ago. It was an ancient Zodiac Clearwater unit. The pool is…

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zebrax0r
Jun 13, 2015 3:24 pm
travisaus
travisaus
8 April 2015

Recommendations for glass pool fence - Brisbane

Recommendations for glass pool fence - Brisbane

I use Justin from A Grade Aluminium. Based on the coast but is in Brisbane doing jobs most days :)

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travisaus
Apr 08, 2015 6:45 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
11 February 2015

Simple Pool Questions ?

Simple Pool Questions ?

Saint…

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Saint Mike
Feb 11, 2015 3:43 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
30 November 2014

Insurance !!!!

Insurance !!!!

Hi Saint Mike Do you know if you can still get insurance through SPASA if the pool company is not a member of the organisation? We are looking at…

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Saint Mike
Nov 30, 2014 4:01 pm
Saint Mike
[emmakay]
[emmakay]
26 November 2014

Pool Builder in Brisbane fibreglass

Pool Builder in Brisbane fibreglass

Hi emmakay Just wondering if you have made a decision on pool company? We are currently looking at fibreglass pools in Brisbane and interested in…

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[emmakay]
Nov 26, 2014 11:29 am
Taters
Taters
22 November 2014

Leisure Pools Brisbane

Leisure Pools Brisbane

I'm about to decide on an in-ground pool and have narrowed the search down to a fibreglass pool provider - Leisure Pools at Yatala (Brisbane to Gold Coast). Very slick…

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Taters
Nov 22, 2014 1:32 pm
enyer
enyer
10 November 2014

What pool is best for clay soil?

What pool is best for clay soil?

Hi all We are planning on constructing a pool at our new home and having difficulty deciding between concrete and fibreglass as both appeal to us in different ways. Our…

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enyer
Nov 10, 2014 8:51 pm
Betty Rubble
Betty Rubble
5 November 2014

Spa temperature/thermostat problem

Spa temperature/thermostat problem

Hi, we've got an old Spa Quip Spa Power 500a and are having problems with the temperature control. We have just re-filled the spa after having it switched off and empty…

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Betty Rubble
Nov 05, 2014 8:51 am
rickmels
rickmels
1 October 2014

Pool refurbishment Brisbane

Pool refurbishment Brisbane

Hi I have a tired looking 80's concrete pool (Brisbane North Side). I'm looking to get it renovated, peblecreted and generally brought up to date. Would appreciate…

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rickmels
Oct 01, 2014 11:29 am
AudreyGreenwood
AudreyGreenwood
30 July 2014

Pool Box - for storage of Equipment etc

Pool Box - for storage of Equipment etc

I have to agree that plastic packing boxes are good to serve that purpose. Not only are they waterproof, but they are durable as well to ensure that your belongings stay…

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AudreyGreenwood
Jul 30, 2014 2:59 pm
AudreyGreenwood
kexkez
kexkez
30 June 2014

Pre wire spa cable

Pre wire spa cable

We are double brick here in WA. So our cable was run through the roof and then down the cavity wall. When he did the cable run for the spa we also got him to run a 2nd…

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kexkez
Jun 30, 2014 10:39 pm
kexkez
travisaus
travisaus
25 June 2014

Good pool fencers in North Brisbane

Good pool fencers in North Brisbane

I use A Grade Aluminium. They are based on the Gold Coast but service all of Brisbane and the surrounds too. I believe though you will need a private certifier for your…

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travisaus
Jun 25, 2014 12:07 pm
da_cleaner
da_cleaner
22 May 2014

Brisbane :- Pool setback relaxation.

Brisbane :- Pool setback relaxation.

Go concrete...none needed then

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da_cleaner
May 22, 2014 7:11 am

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