All pools need filters, including DIY swimming pools. Pool filters remove the big stuff and the microscopic particles in your water which bacteria and algae spores like to feed on. Getting the right filter will mean the difference between safe, low maintenance, sparkling clear water or being on a first name basis with your local pool....
Leave a comment
Continue Reading
"What is the difference between salt water, mineral and freshwater pools?" If you are unsure, you are not alone! There plenty of claims out there offering "low salt", "salt free" and "chlorine free" options to sanitise your pool with equally big differences in the costs to buy and run the systems over 5 years. Spoiler alert! Even....
Continue Reading
Concrete, fibreglass or vinyl liner pool shell? The photos all look great and so do the brochures. Pool shells, not matter what they are made from, have pro's and con's. How do you choose the right one for you? Start with answering the following questions and you'll be choosing the right type of pool for you and the space you have....
Continue Reading
You've bought your fibreglass pool direct (or through a full price pool builder) and now your sparkling pool water is looking a little cloudy, the local pool shop has a rows and rows of chemicals that fix problems you've never heard of and your not really sure what you are supposed to do. Sound familiar? Yep, that's how 90% of new pool....
Continue Reading
Your family is wondering which particular year you meant when, five years ago, you said "we'll have a pool in by the end of the year" and said pool has yet to appear. You've heard buying pools direct can speed up the process. Tape measure in hand you head out to the backyard to work out the biggest size pool you can possibly get. Just....
Continue Reading
You've bought your pool direct as a fibreglass pool kit and the swimming is glorious. You knew having a pool would increase your power bill a bit but "not this much". Is there problem with your pool pump or is it the type of pump you have that is chewing up the electricity? So, what are the different types of pumps and why do you need to....
Continue Reading
Buying a fibreglass pool direct is a great way to save thousands of dollars. Fibreglass pool shell prices can vary massively and all fibreglass pools look shiny and well made when new. How can you tell if you are buying a quality low maintenance pool direct at an affordable price or buying the proverbial lemon and years of problems and....
Continue Reading
A pool light for your DIY pool is essential. The right placement of your pool light also makes a big difference to how your DIY pool will look at night and how many lights you will need. Pool lights are as much about safe night swimming as it is about having an awesome entertaining area light show. Let's dive into pool lighting options,....
Continue Reading
Concrete and fibreglass swimming pools have clear differences in the ongoing cost to maintain and it's thousands of your hard earned after tax dollars. Just because one is cheaper than the other doesn't mean it is a better swimming pool for you. What is most important is choosing a pool that is the best fit for your family and annual....
Continue Reading
Buying your swimming pool kit direct is a great way to save money. Do you put some of your savings towards buying a robotic pool cleaner, suction pool cleaner or stick with manually vacuuming your pool? How are they different and which does a better job is a good question to ask! It's time to clean up some of the myths and talk facts.
Continue Reading
Pool heaters and the cost to heat a swimming pool are a hot topic (pun intended!) Is gas pool heating better than a pool heat pump? What costs more to run? More importantly, how do you decide? Answer the following questions about heating your pool and read on to find the best fit for you.
Continue Reading
Salt water pools and mineralised pools both use salt in the water to produce chlorine. The biggest difference with a mineralised pool is how the water feels - soft and silky - from adding magnesium, potassium and boron to the water. Any pool, including DIY fibreglass pool kits, can be salt water or mineral pools. Read on to understand....
Continue Reading
Installing a fibreglass DIY pool can be completed in as little as 5 days however it is usually longer than this. Fibreglass DIY pool installation is always faster than concrete pool installation and it is not as difficult a process as you might think.
Continue Reading
When it comes to DIY pools, we are often asked similar questions from pool buyers just like you. Fair enough too. Here are three questions that we hear lots of times about fibreglass pool shells and DIY pools.
Continue Reading
There are lot of different factors that affect the cost of a fibreglass pool. The single biggest influence on cost is the size and the depth of pool you choose, rather than the actual shape. In our “An Unbiased Comparison Between Vinyl Liner, Concrete and Fibreglass Pools” e-Guide, we talk about costs in a lot more detail.
Continue Reading
"So, Rohan, how does the whole DIY pool installation thing work?" is often the next question once our customers around Australia understand the quality of our fibreglass DIY pools and equipment. DIY pool installation isn't "rocket science level" complicated and you don't need to be a DIY expert. With your phone in hand, you can arrange....
Continue Reading
Swimming pool installation time frames vary depending whether it is a concrete, vinyl liner or fibreglass pool. Fibreglass pools are considerably quicker to install and not as delayed by poor weather as concrete pools are. So let's talk about how long pool installation takes and what is involved.
Continue Reading
Time spent maintaining a pool means less time having fun in the pool (or quiet time for parents while the kids swim). You don't want your "on pool" time taking away from your "in pool" time.
Continue Reading
Does the material your pool is made from make a difference to water temperature and how exfoliated your skin is after a dip? It sure does!
Continue Reading
Fibreglass v concrete v vinyl liner swimming pool shells and how long they last is a common question. Whether a DIY pool or not, a well-maintained fibreglass or concrete will last a very long time however there are big differences in warranties and maintenance costs.
Continue Reading
The type of pool you choose and how it is installed has a huge impact on the cost. You and I could choose the same model of pool, however my pool costs $19,000 more than yours.
Continue Reading
Depending on how much money and time you want to save, there are different ways to buy and install a swimming pool, including a DIY pool. In many instances, the money saved can mean the difference between getting your swimming pool now or having to save a little longer. Or getting the pool and the bathroom done at the same time. Or…....
Continue Reading
In other words, if I want a pool, do I have to go through a full-service pool builder or can I buy a pool kit online and save money?
Continue Reading
When it comes to installing an in-ground pool, the three most common types are vinyl liner, fibreglass and concrete.
Continue Reading