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If your heat pump is running and you’re noticing water at the bottom of the unit or around the unit that you haven’t noticed previously, it is easy to think the worst and assume that your heat pump has sprung a mechanical leak. Before calling your heat pump manufacturer for a warranty claim or a service agent if outside of warranty, the....
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When installing a swimming pool heat pump, a lot of customers ask whether they can put the heat pump inside an enclosed area, like a shed, acoustic box or their garage. The simple answer is yes however there is a reasonable sized but! The heat pump's exhaust fan (usually located on the front of the unit) pumps out a lot of super cold air....
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If you're like most DIY pool customers, you might be a little hesitant about investing in a pool that you haven't physically seen or purchasing it from people you haven't met in person. It's 100% ok to feel a little nervous and also wonder what to expect when purchasing a DIY fiberglass pool. Let's run through what you should look for....
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If you want to transform your backyard into a private oasis, a DIY pool might be just what you need. With a wide selection of options across Australia, finding the perfect pool for you shouldn't cost a fortune or be hard work.
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You’re running your undersized pool pump for 10 hours a day, pouring in loads of chemicals and your water is still cloudy (this wasn’t in the brochure you think). Or your oversized pump (bigger is surely better right?) is a bit loud however your water is clear and sparkly so all good. Then small tear rolls down your face while staring at....
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Winter is coming which means it's time to winterise your pool. Although the White Walkers have been defeated (couldn’t help the Game of Thrones reference), the battle against pool algae, pH and stains continues. Unfortunately "Winter" isn't Latin for "Pull on the pool cover, put up the pool closed sign and forget about your pool....
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Removing pool stains can be tricky, particularly metal stains. All is well with the world and then one day you notice a stain on the bottom of your pool that wasn't there yesterday. If your automatic cleaner or the pool cleaning fairy can't scrub the stain off, what can you do to remove the stain? Read on to become a qualified....
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All pools, DIY pools included, need to be cleaned. If a robot cleaner went nine rounds with a suction cleaner, who would win the title? Which does a better job of cleaning your pool in the least amount of time? Do you put some of your budget towards buying a robotic pool cleaner, suction pool cleaner or stick with manually vacuuming your....
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Buying a fibreglass pool direct is a great way to save thousands of your hard earned dollars. Fibreglass pool shell prices 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 at an affordable price or buying the proverbial lemon and years of problems....
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A pool light for your DIY pool is essential. The right placement of your pool light/s also makes a big difference to how your 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 making your pool an awesome visual treat at night. Let's dive into (yep, pun intended!)....
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The cost to heat a swimming pool is a hot topic (pun intended!) It seems a little weird to spend so much on a pool and only use it for 3 months a year, doesn't it? So, is gas pool heating better than an electric heat pump? What about solar heating? What costs more to run? More importantly, how do you decide the best option for you and....
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All pools need filters, including DIY pools. Pool filters remove the big organic 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....
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"What is the difference between saltwater, 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! Many....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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Saltwater pools and mineral pools both use salt to produce chlorine (either pool salt or potassium salt in a mineral pool). Yep. No such thing as a chlorine free mineral pool folks. In a mineral pool, the water requires less chlorine than a saltwater pool and feels soft and silky from adding mainly magnesium and potassium to the water.....
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Installing a fibreglass pool can be completed in as little as five days, however, it is often up to 14 days. Fibreglass DIY pool installation is always faster than concrete pool installation and it is not as difficult a process as you might think.
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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.
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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 free “An Unbiased Comparison Between Vinyl Liner, Concrete and Fibreglass Pools” e-Guide, we talk about costs in a lot more detail. Below is....
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"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....
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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…....
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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?
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When it comes to installing an in-ground pool, the three most common types are vinyl liner, fibreglass and concrete.
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