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Ever thought about installing your own fibreglass pool? You’re not alone—it’s exciting, but maybe a little nerve-wracking too, right? The good news is, with the right plan and a bit of elbow grease, you’ll be cooling off quicker than you can say “no running around the pool” to the kids. Sure, it might seem like a big job, but trust me,....
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Feeling overwhelmed by the skyrocketing cost of professional swimming pool installations? You’re not alone. One of our customers recently was quoted over $80,000 to have an 8m pool installed — no wonder they were hesitant! DIY swimming pool kits have quickly become the go-to solution for Aussies wanting to create their backyard oasis....
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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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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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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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"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 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 a 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....
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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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