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Pool Covers and Rollers

CPA — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:58:18 +0000

Pool covers and rollers are one of the most common accessories people choose to add to their swimming pool package. They are a fantastic way to protect your swimming pool from unnecessary heat loss and debris and come in a variety of styles and installation choices to suit any budget and aesthetic.

Three reasons why investing in a pool cover is a great idea

1) A pool cover is a great way to add heat to your pool

Especially if you don’t have a solar or electric heat pump. A pool cover, such as the Solar Gains Cover is a fantastic way to achieve extra heat.

Solar Gains Cover: A Solar Gains Cover is similar to a bubble wrap blanket for your swimming pool. It is designed to let heat transfer from the sun directly into your pool, while simultaneously providing a protective barrier to prevent heat escaping from the water. A Solar Gains Cover from a reputable manufacturer can add, in some cases, as much as four or five degrees of heat to your swimming pool when compared to a non-covered pool! We have even heard that swimming pools with this cover can get so warm, that people choose to leave them off for a day or two. A Solar Gains Cover is a great way to add extra heat to your swimming pool, especially if you don’t have a heat pump.

2) A pool cover can provide Thermal Protection

Pool covers are also a fantastic way to provide thermal protection to your swimming pool. If you have a solar heater or heat pump in your swimming pool, a thermal protection cover, such as the Heat Retention Blanket is a great way to keep the warmth in.

Heat Retention Blanket: A heat retention blanket is different in consistency to a Solar Gains cover, as it tends to be more foam-like with a reflective material on top. Everything about this blanket is designed to keep the heat in your swimming pool, and to stop it from escaping. Did you know, over 90% of a swimming pools warmth is lost through it’s surface? A good quality Heat Retention Blanket helps to drastically reduce the majority of that heat loss, particularly overnight. The added benefit, is that with less heat loss, your pool heater or pump won’t have to work so hard to regulate your pool’s temperature. Meaning that a Heat Protection Blanket may even reduce your ongoing power consumption and costs!

Contemporary 16.6m custom in colour Evolution with thermal pool cover. Installed by North West Pools.

3) Swimming pool covers are great for debris management

Debris management covers typically look mesh like, and are a great way to reduce debris, such as tree leaves, from entering your swimming pool. A debris pool cover can be placed directly onto the swimming pools surface, however if you live in a high debris area, attaching the cover to the pavers around the pool will provide more options for varying degrees of debris control. Alternatively, you can control debris by using a Solar Gains Cover or a Heat Retention Blanket. However, it is important to note, that a self-cleaning swimming pool further assists with debris management, and may reduce your need for a debris management pool cover.

Vogue 7.15m in colour Pacific with roller cover. Pool installed by Composite Pools.

How to Integrate your pool cover and roller into your swimming pool area

The great thing about swimming pool covers and rollers, is that there are plenty of options and styles to suit all budgets and aesthetic needs. They are highly customisable and can be integrated into your pool area, any way you like. The best way to decide which cover and roller style suits your needs is to have a conversation with your pool planner.

If you are on a budget, there are some great standard cover and roller units available that sit at the end of your pool. These units can be placed on top of your deck or concrete patio, and easily unwind to protect your pool as needed.

17m custom Fastlane in colour Pacific with roller cover. Installed by Capital Country Pools.

If you are concerned about the aesthetics of your cover and roller unit- no worries! There are some great options to suit your needs. Some manufacturers offer options where your pool cover rolls back into a bench seat. Or you can always just custom your very own design, that suits the functionality and style of your pool area.

Other great options include inground or in-deck rollers and covers. These can be designed in two ways.

1) Inground/ Cover Pit

These covers are installed in pits beneath a deck or into the concrete around your swimming pool. To roll out these covers, simply open the lid, pull it out above your deck and then slide it across the top of your pool. To wind it back, simply use a 90-degree crank shaft.

2) In Deck Roller

These covers are installed by creating a pit under your decking, and then ensuring that the decking goes right up to the edge of the pool. Once complete your cover simply rolls out from under the deck and is completely hidden from sight when not in use.

Vogue 10.2m Swimming Pool in colour Pearl with in deck roller cover. Installed by Central Pools

Important advice about swimming pool covers

This advice is important for anyone using a cover on their swimming pool- especially if you have an automated chemical dosing system, such as a salt chlorinator or a liquid chlorine feeder. UV light and rays break down chemicals such as chlorine, and pool covers act as a barrier between your pool and the sun. As a result, if your pool cover is on for a long uninterrupted period of time, the sun can’t break down the chemicals in your pool. This can increase the concentration of chlorine and chemicals, and may result in serious damage to the shell of your swimming pool. This damage, depending on the extent, may be treatable but is extremely costly, and in some cases the chemical damage cannot be fixed. To prevent this in times such as winter, or if you know your pool won’t be used for a while, keep these two helpful tips in mind.

1) Reduce the dosage

Reduce the dosage of chemicals in your swimming pool system during the period of non-use or when you are going away. This helps to prevent chemical concentration building up and thus prevents chemical damage.

2) Remove the pool cover

Or remove the pool cover during the period in which the pool is not in use. This simply prevents chemicals from building up, because the UV rays have direct access to break them down.

Refresh 6.1m Express Pool in colour Grey-Marble with pool cover. Installed by The Little Pool Co.

Swimming pool covers and rollers are a great option for pool protection, heat and debris control. They can assist with reducing costs, but just remember to adjust the chemicals or remove the cover if the pool is not in use for long periods of time.

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Owning a Plastic Pool

CPA — Fri, 22 May 2020 05:43:40 +0000

A lot of people dream about having a swimming pool in the backyard, especially when the blazing summer heat and humidity roll in. But, there are space constraints that could make a traditional pool impossible, and a new swimming pool can be very expensive. Inflatable pools can solve all of these problems in one go. So are they worth it, and are there better alternatives?

Below, we’ll go over all of the important factors you want to consider when you’re trying to decide between a plastic pool and something else. These include things like the biggest reasons you’d want a paddling pool, disadvantages, costs and more.

Defining a Plastic Pool

First, what is a plastic pool? If I ask you to imagine an inflatable pool, chances are you’re going to think of the tiny kid’s pools that younger children splash around in. However, there are current plastic pools large enough for several adults to sit comfortably in at one time.

The variety has also evolved over the years. The basic plastic pool is just an oversized paddling pool without many special features. Then, you can go a step or two up and get inflatable pools that have metal frames, or those that have a steel frame with numerous layers of plastic over it to create a more durable option. Vinyl pools are at the top of the plastic pool range, and you can install them above or in-ground. The more sophisticated your plastic pool gets, the more expensive it’ll be to install and maintain.

Five Big Reasons to Consider Getting a Plastic Pool

Why would someone go through all the trouble of investing in a blow-up swimming pool that will break down much quicker than something like a fibreglass one? There are several big reasons for this, and we’ve picked out the most important ones for you below.

1. Cost

As much as it stings, your budget plays a huge role in which pool you choose for your yard. Plastic pools are, in general, much more cost-effective than fibreglass or concrete ones upfront. Buying and installing them don’t cost nearly as much as it would if you went with something more durable. And, maintaining it won’t break your budget either. You can get a plastic pool for as little as $200 or less, and you can get one large enough at this price for the entire family to enjoy.

2. Convenience

Convenience is another big part of why people choose to buy blow-up swimming pools over something more durable and long-lasting. You can usually buy one of these pools, transport it to your home and set it up in your yard without the help of any pool specialists. Additionally, you most likely won’t need any further advice on how to maintain your pool. Some plastic pools don’t come with a pump system to worry about unless you start getting into the higher-end models. All of this boosts your savings and the convenience factor.

3. Easier Access

If you have a pool sitting above-ground, it can be difficult for smaller children to get in and out. Many plastic pools sit lower to the ground, and their walls can bend. As such, your kid can easily step or slide over the wall and into the pool. They can also get back out again without any huge fuss. Depending on the pool size, this also adds a safety element – inflatable pools usually aren’t as big as other types, so you won’t have to worry as much about your kid having an accident. You should monitor them constantly, though.

4. Instant Gratification

If you have kids at home that are too anxious to get in the pool, it can seem like it’s taking ages to fill up and get the water ready for swimming. Blow up swimming pools can give you a feeling of almost instant gratification. You bring one home, set it up, fill it with water and let your kid go. This is excellent for those hot and humid summer days where you just want to cool off and have a place to splash around and have fun right at the moment. Higher-end pools are slightly more complicated and can take more time to install.

5. Portability

Unlike some pools that don’t move once you get them in place, plastic pools are highly portable. You can easily drain them, fold them up and move them from space to space. This is a nice touch if you don’t have a concrete area for your pool to sit and you don’t want it in one place all summer. Most of them are relatively lightweight once emptied and dried, so it’s not too much for one or two people to move them to a new space or fold up to store for the winter months.

Plastic Pools and Safety

Unfortunately, it can be very easy to overlook the safety aspect of your plastic pool because it’s a portable, above-ground option. Your plastic pool has to meet Australian Standard 1926 if it’s over 300 mm deep. This standard dictates that you have to surround your plastic pool with a 1.2-metre-high fence on all sides, and every gate or door must self-latch or self-close.

The outside of the pool’s fence area has to have a non-climbable zone of 900 mm. Inside this 900 mm, you can’t have anything that anyone could climb on, such as furniture or rocks. The goal is to create a flat area that doesn’t allow someone to use it as a stand to climb over the fence.

Downsides of Blow Up Swimming Pools

One of the biggest downsides of these types of swimming pools is that they’re not extremely durable. They’re prone to breaking, tearing and splitting. You could spend a lot of time patching holes all over the pool to get them to hold water. They also break down much faster than the higher-end pools, like the ones that use fibreglass, because the pool chemicals can damage the plastic. You’ll have to buy more patch kits once you run out, and you’ll find yourself replacing a blow-up swimming pool several times over the course of a few years.

They’re not durable enough to withstand winter conditions in certain parts of Australia, especially the colder months of the year. You’ll have to close your pool during this time, and how you do that depends on the type of plastic pool you buy. Ideally, you’ll empty your blow-up swimming pool if you can do so safely. If you bought a very large plastic pool, the minimum you should do is reduce the water level until it falls below the skimmer line. This helps stop the plumbing from freezing up and cracking. You also want to cover your plastic pool, and you’ll have to add the correct winterising chemicals to keep your pool clean.

Plastic Pool Alternatives

If an inflatable pool doesn’t sound like something feasible for your yard, there are several nice alternatives you can consider. They’ll generally last longer, and buying and maintaining them don’t have to break the bank. If space is an issue, consider installing a Little Pool. These are affordable, high-quality fibreglass pools. They have all of the latest technology available on the market incorporated into their design, making them a very safe and durable choice.

Little Pools are very compact, so it is easy to transport these plastic pool alternatives on trucks to your home. They also require very little site maintenance to prepare your yard. All you need to have is a level surface to set your pool. This could be straight on the ground, but a concrete slab is better. All you have to do is hook them up to electricity, fill them up and they’re ready to use. You get lighting, a filtration system, basic pool maintenance kit and more with each purchase. And, there are several colours and shapes available.

Little Pools are very affordable, and you won’t have to put in the same amount of maintenance to keep them looking nice day in and day out as you would a traditional pool. This results in more savings for you, and you can use your excess time to enjoy your pool to the fullest. Staying at home (and planning a staycation) near your Little Pool can be really relacing and exciting at the same time.

Another alternative is a plunge pool by Compass Pools. This pool is perfect for people who don’t have space for a traditional pool but want the durability that comes with having a fibreglass pool in their yard. This is another popular option because it can be very affordable in the long run. You will pay more upfront for them, but they pay for themselves because fibreglass can last for decades without any resurfacing required. The maintenance for a fibreglass pool is lower as well, and the fibreglass won’t erode due to the pool chemicals. It is still important you keep the chemicals well-balanced, though, to keep your pool healthy and safe.

Plunge pools come in eight different sizes, ranging from 2.85 m long and 2.1 m wide to 6.3 m long by 3.39 m wide. This gives you a slightly deeper pool that is very self-contained. They get up to 1.7 m deep, and this is more than deep enough for adults.

Compass Pools Has Fibreglass Pools That Will Last for Years

If you’re in the market for something slightly sturdier than a plastic pool, try Compass Pool’s fibreglass options. We have something for any aspiring pool owner, and our fibreglass pools are some of the best in Australia. They’re durable, and they have the best materials on the market incorporated into their design to ensure that you’re getting a lasting investment.

We’re dedicated to putting out quality products that encourage a love of swimming. Our blog features dozens of articles relating to everything about swimming and pools, and you can find great advice to help you get the most out of your new fibreglass pool.

Anyone who would like to know more about our line of compact pools should contact our expert team at your local Compass Pools dealership. We’re happy to answer your questions and guide you along to picking out the perfect pool for your space.

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Pool and backyard costs combined

CPA — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 23:35:17 +0000

When setting out your budget for your dream pool, it’s a good idea to break down the various components of the project so that you know exactly what kind of bill you will be facing. As well as the cost of the pool installation itself, there will be other costs associated with labour and materials.

It’s not as simple as asking how much a swimming pool will cost, as clearly there are many different sizes, shapes and specifications of pools. There are a few basic rules, for example pool prices will vary according to the size and style you go for. Total above ground pool prices installed could, in fact, really surprise you if they’re an option you hadn’t considered before! The cost will also depend on whether you’ll decide to go for a DIY pool installation or you’ll go with a professional pool builder.

Groundwork

The cost of groundwork to prepare your area for your pool is a factor that can vary greatly according to the challenges presented by your site and the amount of time it takes to overcome them.

If you are planning an inground pool, this could be the most expensive option. It’s hard to pinpoint an exact figure for this, as it will depend on the total amount of labour hours spent on preparing your area and equipment hire, such as diggers.

Above ground swimming pools prices can, in certain cases, represent a more affordable option, and are worth investigating if creating an inground pool would involve a lot of work on a difficult site. For example, if you have difficult access or rocky ground on site, you can take advantage of Compass Pools’ unique Maxi Rib technology to provide an appropriate level of support. Generally, though, because of the more expensive fibreglass pool shell and more demanding landscaping, a high-quality above ground pool can be cost more than a standard inground option.

Pool

It’s hard to give an estimate of an inground pool. Prices will vary greatly according to the size and shape of your pool.

One way to know for sure how much your pool will set you back is to purchase a prefabricated fibreglass pool shell.

Compass Pools provides a wide range of sturdy, hygienic and long-lasting pool shells to suit a variety of backyard sites, design aspirations and styles. Ranging from a 12.34 m long Fastlane lap pool to a compact 2.8 m plunge pool perfect for small plots, you will find a pool to suit your lifestyle and budget.

For more elaborate projects, for example for infinity pool prices, expect to pay more to reflect the extra work involved. In fact, an infinity pool is one of the most costly pools, adding up to $35,000 to a pool project, with the total setting you back up to $70,000+ for the pool shell and installation alone. This cost is due to the specialised nature of the infinity pool – you will need a special edge to your top pool and the addition of a hiding pool to accommodate the water that flows over the infinity edge.

Concrete pool cost tends to come in at more than fibreglass shells due to the more complex nature of their design and installation. You will also find that you are hit with higher maintenance costs with a concrete pool, and on average you will have to have it resurfaced once every 15 years.

Another factor to consider if you are thinking about a concrete pool is whether your soil is stable enough to accommodate it. If not, this could be a very costly mistake. It’s worth bearing in mind that a fibreglass pool has the ability to move with the soil, so it is a safe bet wherever you live.

Trades

Your pool installer will provide the expertise to safely install your pool and in most cases, he will provide tradespeople to complete the works once the pool is situated on the block.

You’ll need a plumber to connect the pipe from your filter to your discharge point, and possibly also to carry out drainage on site. To give you a starting point, the average cost of a plumber per hour is $75 per hour for a master plumber.

Next, you will need an electrician to provide circuit-to-pool equipment, with heat pumps and control systems being hard wired. Electricians charges can oscillate around $85 per hour.

Paving or decking

Once your pool is safely installed, you will need to finish off the surrounding area to make it a suitable place to relax and enjoy your new feature.

If you go for paving, you can work out a price based on a range of $35-$60 per coping paver. If you’re after a rough estimate at this stage for a 7 m swimming pool, it would be wise to budget between $6,000 and $10,000 for paving, including some extra for a seating area.

There are other options besides paving, of course. Decking is popular and stylish. The average cost for the materials for a standard size deck is between $3,400 and $6,500, but of course, this can vary wildly according to the type of material – treated pine is very affordable, or you can splash out on hardwoods such as spotted gum or merbau.

Artificial turf is another practical option, and you will find this good value for money, so for each square meter expect to pay around $80.

Remember you will also have to factor in labour costs to install any of the above materials.

Fencing and safety features

Australian regulations state that fencing is a safety requirement around pools, so this is a cost you won’t be able to avoid.

Again, the cost depends on what sort of material you choose for your fencing. The price is around $200 per metre for timber fencing, up to $600 per metre for glass fencing.

If you’re on a tight budget, you could go for aluminium fencing which is around $150 per metre.

Pool house

An optional extra is a pool house to provide shelter and shade when you’re having a break from the pool.

Like many other items, the cost will depend on how elaborate a model you choose. A simple timber pergola is often a good place to start. For an average-sized pergola of 5 m by 3 m, you could pay around $2,550 for one fashioned from treated pine, while an insulated model made of hardwood would set you back in the region of $3,750.

Pool landscaping

Landscaping around your pool area can be as simple or as complex as you like. For the lower end of the budget scale, you could spend a few hundred dollars on foliage that thrives in pool areas and plant it up yourself, perhaps splashing out for some extras like gravel or ornaments.

At the other end of the spectrum, a full landscape of your pool area with copious, plants and trees, and other elements such as garden ornaments, sculpture or other such accessories could set you back tens of thousands of dollars.

Accessories

It’s not just about the pool…think of the loungers or deck chairs you will need to fully enjoy your new feature, as well as other furniture, such as outdoor tables or sofas, and even maybe a fire pit or some striking sculptures. The sky is really your limit here, and a conservative estimate of the minimum you would spend on some simple loungers or chairs would be in the region of a few hundred dollars.

Heating

The cost of heating your pool is an ongoing one. Unless you live in one of Australia’s hottest climate zones, you will need to heat your pool to make it useable during the cooler months of the year.

Of course, solar heating is the most reasonable way of funding your heating costs. In this case, the cost to set up your solar heating system would be up to $4,500, with running costs of approximately $250 a year – as you can see, it’s a pretty good value for your money.

Running costs for other systems would average at around $500 to $1000 for electrical heating and $500 to $1,500 for gas heating. The prices and running cost vary according to the climate and size of your pool. Please refer to our Pool heating article for more insights into different pool heating systems.

Chemicals

Another ongoing cost is that of the chemicals (usually chlorine) needed to keep your pool sanitised. This tends to be around $100 per year. Note that how often you need to top up your pool chemicals will depend on how often you use the pool and whether you cover it when not in use.

Filtration system

Your filtration system is essential to keep your pool safe and free from debris such as leaves, dirt or anything else that makes its way into your pool. You will have a choice of a regular cartridge filter, a sand filter or a glass filter. The one factor to bear in mind here is that a cartridge filter requires more maintenance than the other types.

The typical cost to install a filter system is around $1,500-$3,000, which includes the plumber and electrician fees. Then you have to factor in the cost of running your system. On average, the cost of running your filtration equipment will be approximately $0.50-$1.00 per hour depending on your energy provider.

Typically, you will need to run your filtration system for six to eight hours per day in the summer months, and up to four hours per day in winter, but you may need to alter this according to the size of your pool, how heavily it is used and weather conditions.

An economy pump that runs at different speeds could save you up to as much as 60% off your bill, or you could work your system only in off-peak periods to slash your bill even further.

Cleaning

For cleaning – an absolutely vital part of your pool care programme – you have a number of choices: robotic systems, cleaning your pool yourself or having it cleaned by a professional team for a monthly fee, to name three of these.

A robotic cleaner will set you back in the region of $1,500. They are pretty efficient, working independently of your pool filtration system, and can even be controlled by your smartphone.

It’s hard to put a figure on the cost of employing a professional to come and clean your pool on a regular basis so it’s probably worth you doing a bit of research in your local area or asking neighbours for recommendations if they already have a pool.

One way to avoid cleaning costs is to purchase a Compass Pools self-cleaning pool. The cost of the self-cleaning system is built into the price of the pool you purchase, so you won’t have to find extra money in your budget for this.

The system is pretty ingenious. It’s based on circulating the water, keeping it debris-free, safe and clean. Nozzles embedded in the floor of your pool keep the water circulating around the pool, ensuring that water is distributed evenly from top to bottom keeping the temperature constant and spreading chemicals to eliminate bacteria evenly throughout the pool.

One of the great advantages of this system is that your bacteria-killing chemicals will work more efficiently, therefore saving you money. In terms of power, it’s also affordable to run.

They also work automatically every day, so their operation takes up very little of your time and thought, which is not the case with robotic cleaners which you will have to unpack and set up on each occasion.

The verdict

It’s really tricky to put a price on the total cost of a pool project without looking at every aspect of your lifestyle, design dreams and choices. As a very rough figure, for a fibreglass pool installed by professionals, you would need to allocate between $45,000 to $75,000 with very basic landscaping. Of course, this figure will vary according to what accessories and extras you choose, and also the level of landscaping you opt for. For an above ground infinity pool, you should expect to pay between $70,000 to $110,000.

The best way to get a feel of how much a pool project will set you back is to ask the experts and get a quote based on your individual circumstances and choices. Contacting a Compass Pools dealer is the first step in your exciting journey to pool ownership, and a lifetime of enjoyment.

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Is My Backyard Suitable for a Swimming Pool?

CPA — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 00:14:09 +0000

One of the first things to consider is whether your home is well-suited to installing a swimming pool.

In most cases, your site will be absolutely fine (provided you have enough space). When our consultants come to your house they’ll check your property to ensure they give you the right advice.

Slope

If you have sloping land they will provide you with practical options to keep costs to a minimum.

Access

They’ll also check the easiest way to deliver your swimming pool. Clear access means your pool will be easier to place in position with less costs involved.

Space

Your Compass Pool consultant will give you practical suggestions for making the most out of the space you have available. They’ll be sure to recommend a pool shape and size which works for your family.

At Compass Pools all of our swimming pools come with a transferable interior surface warranty and a LIFETIME structural warranty and hydrostatic warranty – after 37 years in the industry, we can confidently back our products.

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Introducing our Stunning New Designs for 2018

CPA — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 07:31:37 +0000

Compass Pools is proud to introduce some exciting new pool design options for 2018!

Always on the pulse of the latest industry developments and aware of the needs of our customers, we felt it was time to extend our range, making it easier than ever before to achieve the custom pool you’ve always wanted.

Our current Sanctuary pool range will be joined by a stylish new addition – the Sanctuary 7.0.
Also, our range of pools will be available in a beautiful new Bi-Luminite colour – Pink Quartz.

The new Sanctuary 7.0

The Sanctuary 7.0 is an important step forward for Compass Pools, increasing our Sanctuary pool range and offering our customers more versatility. Named for its length of 7.0 metres, it is the largest Sanctuary pool we have ever created. The extra length provides more space for aquatic exercise whilst still maintaining a small footprint for tighter backyards.

With a width of 4.2 metres and a depth transitioning from 1.18 to 1.74 metres, this new pool is everything you need in a swimming pool. Designed for a high level of functionality and aesthetic charm, it is available in a variety of colours to appeal to most tastes and surroundings.

Like many of our pools, it includes a number of safety features including non-slip surfaces throughout and step ledges around the perimeter. The Sanctuary 7.0 provides the perfect way for the whole family to relax and enjoy life outdoors with complete peace of mind.

EXPLORE Sanctuary 7.0

What are Sanctuary pools, and why are they so popular?

Sanctuary pools have become increasingly popular in Australia throughout recent years. At Compass Pools, we are passionate advocates of everyone being able to experience the benefits of pool ownership, which is why we have decided to increase our Sanctuary pool offering at this time.

Sanctuary pools are ideal for those who don’t have huge amounts of space in their backyard. These scaled down, fully functional pools offer a way for everyone to enjoy the pleasures of their own swimming pool, no matter how much space you have available.

With a compact and unobtrusive design, a Sanctuary pool can fit neatly into a relatively small space. This enables you to enjoy the water in the privacy of your own back yard and provides a beautiful design feature that will continue to benefit you for many years to come.

With a range of different sizes in both Contemporary and Classic designs, Compass Pools aims to offer everyone a perfect custom pool which will meet your needs and transform your yard into a haven of peace and relaxation.

A beautiful new colour option

Compass Pools is also increasing its variety in 2018 by offering a beautiful new colour option – Pink Quartz. This chic shade is the latest addition to our already extensive palette, and adds an instant touch of class to your pool by providing subtle warming tones that transform the appearance of the water.

Pink Quartz is part of our Bi-Luminite colour collection, which is exclusive to Compass Pools. This innovative technology has the dual benefits of providing an amazing 3D effect when the pool is filled with water, at the same time as adding an extra layer of protection for a longer-lasting, more durable finish.

Pink Quartz, like the Sanctuary 7.0, is available from the beginning of 2018. Please get in touch if you would like more information about either product or any of the other pool designs we offer – we are always happy to hear from you.

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Winners of the 2017 #Pinkcompasspool Fiji Holiday Announced

CPA — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 01:54:51 +0000

Winners of the 2017 #Pinkcompasspool Fiji Holiday Announced

Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Vivers from Maitland for winning the 2017 #Pinkcompasspool Fiji Holiday.

Competition Continues

We are excited to announce that, starting today, we will run a new competition with winners for another Fiji Holiday announced next year as our charity work continues with the McGrath foundation.

Prize includes return economy airfares for 2 people (departing Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Auckland or Christchurch), 5 nights accommodation at the Outrigger Fiji (Coral Coast), transfers to and from the hotel, breakfast daily & $500 spending money. See terms and conditions for full details including travel date restrictions and other important information. Prize must be taken in 2018, outside of Australian & New Zealand School holidays, and is subject to availability of flights and accommodation.

Competition runs until 30^th June 2018.
LTPS-17-10441
Conditions apply – see details below.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

'Pink Pool' Holiday Giveaway

All customers who hashtag #pinkcompasspool and upload to the Compass Pools Facebook page will go into the draw to win a holiday for 2 to Fiji. Competition Dates: 1 July 2017 to 30th June 2018 Prize includes return economy airfares for 2 people (departing Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Auckland or Christchurch), 5 nights accommodation at the Outrigger Fiji (Coral Coast), transfers to and from the hotel, breakfast daily & $500 spending money. Unless expressly stated, all other expenses become the responsibility of the winner. Prize will be drawn on Friday 13th July at 10am. Winner will be announced on Facebook on Friday 13th July at 12pm, and winner will be notified via Facebook. Prize must be taken in 2018/19, outside of Australian & New Zealand School holidays, and is subject to availability of flights and accommodation. Entry into this competition is open to all Australian & NZ residents; excluding employees and their immediate families of Compass Pools Australia and its dealer network. This prize is to a maximum value of $5,000 and is not transferable to cash. If any prize is unavailable, for whatever reason, Compass reserves the right to substitute the prize for a prize of equal or greater value.

All prize winners agree to the use of their name, suburb and photograph for publicity and competition purposes, without compensation. Passports, any requisite visas, spending money, meals, insurance, additional transfers, items of a personal nature, in-room charges and all other ancillary costs are not included. The winner and companion must depart from and return to the same departure point and travel together. Frequent flyer points will not form part of the prize. If for any reason a winner does not take the prize or an element of the prize at the time stipulated by Compass, then the prize or that element of the prize will not be redeemable for cash and is subject to booking and flight availability. Itineraries are to be determined by Compass in its absolute discretion. During the entire duration of the travel prizes, a nominated parent/guardian must accompany any person under 18 years of age unless otherwise stated. The winner (and his/her companion) is responsible for ensuring that they have valid passports, and any requisite visas, vaccinations and travel documentation. Prize is subject to the standard terms and conditions of individual prize and service providers. Winner may be required to present credit card at time of accommodation check in.

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Multiple 2017 SPASA Victoria Awards for Our Melbourne Dealer

CPA — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 21:56:35 +0000

Multiple 2017 SPASA Victoria Awards for Our Melbourne Dealer

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Each year, SPASA Victoria showcases excellence in the swimming pool & spa industry at the annual Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner. These prestigious awards cover a range of categories from finished pool & spa installations to the latest equipment innovations. Compass Pools Melbourne, our dealer building pools in the Greater Melbourne region, has again received multiple awards this year.

There are multiple categories available within this prestigious event. Judges may award a Gold and/or Highly Commended, or no award, in each category.

The Awards of Excellence are designed to:

Promote achievement in design, construction, innovation & professionalism across the industry
Encourage a high degree of competency & professionalism by members
Provide a means & opportunity for consumers to identify Award winners

We are proud to announce that Compass Pools Melbourne, the authorised Compass Pools Australia dealer, has been successful again this year. One of their pool installations was awarded Gold and four pools were awarded Highly Commended by the committee. The official SPASA Victoria website lists all the awarded pool builders for each of the categories. These are the successful fibreglass pool installations by Compass Pools Melbourne:

Two Most Awarded Pool Projects

Paradise in the Country

Sitting gently in the environment, the two lanes lap pool allows multi purpose swimming. The pool features a glass wall which is still a very new technology in the fibreglass pool building industry.

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Renovation Designed Around the Pool

The customer wanted their courtyard to be part of their everyday living. Their daily life ‘lives’ with the pool – morning, noon and night. Glass panels were positioned to be ‘balanced’ with the courtyard.

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Project 1: Paradise in the Country

Photography

Paradise in the country. Living out of town this client wanted to have the swimming and aesthetic pleasures of a river or natural body of water view. They wanted the pool to sit gently yet tastefully with the view.

Artistic Design

The customer did not want a negatived edge due to the evaporation rate of the water running over the edge but did want the look of extended water view or disappearing edge. This was the reason the glass edge was added to the project. They didn’t want blue water to contradict the landscape. They wanted to enhance not contrast.

Originally looking at a long lap pool they decided that they needed more lap swimming but in proportion to the large deck space. A skinny pool would look wrong in size. Hence, they made it two lanes instead of one!

Degree of Difficulty

This site was very easy due to wide access, however, the height difference did cause some complexity. The pool was engineered by Compass Pools Australia the Maxi rib technology to allow the pool to be ‘free standing’. This pool was originally sold with the base of the pool shell sitting on the natural ground. This would have meant the client had to walk 5 or 6 steps down to the pool from the house (as the house was sitting high on the hill). The pool was then re-engineered to have a floating slab constructed so that the pool was raised to sit almost level with the finished height of the house. They didn’t want long continuous deck so they broke it up with one step down.

Obvious Perceived Qualities

The aim in fibreglass pool building is to make sure edges still look sharp. To do this, as the pool builder you have to combine existing manufactured practises that are not easily changed with on site adjustments. Manufactured pools do restrict the individual aspect of a look and as the builder, you need to push the boundaries of what the shell was originally designed for ‘to get the look’. An experienced fibreglass pool builder can do this and make it look like all one beautiful vessel.

Innovation

Glass is common with pools, but only with concrete construction. Glass has very rarely been used with fibreglass pool given the fibreglass shell is flexible by nature. Any people who wanted a ‘wow’ factor with a swimming pool always had to revert to concrete pools.

PWe had the manufacturer build one edge with a ‘drop edge’ on the pool shell. Once in position, the Compass Pools Melbourne team could measure and have a custom made stainless steel channel designed.This was then fixed and sealed to the pool. The glass then sits in this and it is hidden so it doesn’t look ‘tacked’ on, The inside of the pool shell then has a matching tile to cover this edge.

Desirability

The client wanted the benefits of fibreglass pool with the smooth surface and ease of maintenance but was worried it would look like an old fashioned pool. By giving clients the advantages of these pools but constructing it with the ‘wow’ factor it gave them the best of both worlds.

Amenity

This pool was designed for regular lap swimming but they also wanted to have a pool proportion to space. They wanted it to be easy to get to (not having to walk down many steps to get to the pool). They also recognised that it enhanced their view and made them enjoy it more.

2017 SPASA Victoria Awards

Best Residential Fibreglass Pool $40,000 – $60,000

Best Innovative Pool or Spa SPASA Victoria Award

Project 2: Renovation Around the Pool

Photography

This house renovation was designed around the pool. The customer wanted their courtyard to be part of their everyday living. This photo captures how their daily life ‘lives’ with the pool – morning, noon and night

Artistic Design

When designing this pool with the client, Compass Pools Melbourne had to work out where the glass panels could be positioned so they were ‘balanced’ with the courtyard yet had to be built between the fibreglass structural support ribs. These engineered free standing support were non-negotiable as to their position. They had to work with a prefabricated product and manoeuvre it in an existing space and we needed to make it look ‘balanced’ and not have the windows ‘off centre’.

Degree of Difficulty

This site proved to be somewhat difficult for many reasons. Inner city Melbourne (Richmond) meant that the fibreglass pool delivery had to consider trams/clearways and working in a small space. The house was existing and with the tight space in Richmond, we couldn’t have a crane lift the pool into space. They had to use two small cranes and a custom built trolley to end up wheeling it through the kitchen area into position.

Obvious Perceived Qualities

The pool shell is manufactured with a ‘void’ to allow them to build the glass windows. It’s important that the fibreglass shell look like one with the glass and not just ‘inserted’ in ….i.e. not two different structures. It had to blend. It is not till you explain how it’s built that people realise there is a marriage between the fibreglass and landscaping (or deck fit out & tiles) to make this look complete.

The fibreglass shell was manufactured with recesses built into it. These recesses were trimmed out on site. Glass was measured up and glued into position and sealed watertight. Secondary glass window – removable for cleaning was used on the outside so that the pool would comply with fencing regulations.

Innovation

Glass is common with pools but previously only with concrete construction. Glass has very rarely been used with fibreglass pool given the fibreglass shell is flexible by nature. Any pool buyers who wanted a ‘wow’ factor with a swimming pool always had to revert to concrete pools construction. This is not the case anymore. This client wanted the colour of the water visual from the house. The pool was only able to be positioned free standing (due to site conditions) and they did not want to look at ‘box or wall’. It brings the pool and the life of the pool into the house.

Desirability

The client wanted the benefits of fibreglass pool with the smooth surface and ease of maintenance but was worried it would look like an old fashioned pool. By giving our clients the advantages of these pools but constructing with ‘wow’ factors gives them the best of both worlds.

Amenity

This pool is used day and night and we are not even talking about when the kids are swimming. At family meal time, the pool lights are on, the pool has in-floor cleaning so it always looks crisp and clean. It had to have infloor cleaning given it was on show every time anyone was in the kitchen. The beautiful pool colour had to be sparkling all the time.

2017 SPASA Victoria Awards

Best Residential Fibreglass, Acrylic or Vinyl-Lined Lap Pool

Best Residential Fibreglass Pool Over $60,000

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Build a beautiful infinity pool with Compass

CPA — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 17:18:56 +0000

Thinking of an infinity pool?

Infinity pools have gained great popularity over the past few decades. Often placed to stunning effect in holiday resorts and luxurious estates, an infinity pool is designed to give the impression that it merges into the surrounding landscape. Sometimes, infinity pools are referred to as infinity edge, disappearing edge or negative edge pools. One of their characteristics is that there is at least one optically missing or invisible edge of the pool which enables the scenery to be viewed in a different perspective. The water flowing over this edge produces an effect of water with no boundary. Whether the view is of the sky, cityscape, trees, forest, lake or sea, this spectacular architectural element creates a remarkable showpiece for any home.

Constructing an infinity pool

As you would expect, constructing an infinity pool is not an easy task. At Compass Pools, we have all the knowledge required to master the extensive architectonic, structural, and mechanical detailing required. Our unique technologies enable us to build pools with a disappearing edge and our experienced pool builders can construct infinity pools even in very difficult conditions.

Infinity pools are usually built on sloping sites, so looking down from the hill creates that desired infinity effect. The pools are installed partially or completely above the ground and the pool shell requires a special support that enables this. Compass Pools Australia has developed a unique Maxi Rib technology that uses a rib-like structure to provide the necessary support to enable this type of installation. At some sites, the pool can be installed above the ground on a concrete platform, or it can be set down on the natural ground level. This means that all sites, including sloping, flat, and raised ground, can be catered for. The Maxi Rib system has been specifically created by Compass Pools engineer Charles Rickard. As Rickard says, thanks to this technology “it’s now possible to install a fibreglass pool on sites which previously would have been considered either too difficult or virtually impossible to proceed”. You can learn more about it in the Our Features section.

Are infinitive pools expensive?

You might have heard people saying that infinity pools are expensive. Thanks to our innovative engineering and product development, Compass Pools can now offer you more options than ever before. In the past, fibreglass pools have been limited to inground installations on level sites. People with sloping or difficult site plans had to turn to concrete, which takes much longer to install and can cost tens of thousands of dollars more. It’s true that compared to an installation on a level site, sloping sites and free standing pools are more costly. However, our pool with Maxi Rib technology is a cost-effective solution. Maxi Rib pools have been installed on many different sites and we know exactly what to do to make your pool project simple to manage and cost effective.

The cost of the infinity edge pool is made up of three main areas:

Manufacturing of a special edge on the swimming pool shell.
Building the pool shell as free-standing with Maxi Rib technology or building the pool shell for normal installation with concrete beam retaining work to support the sides and top of the edge.
The holding tank or hiding pool to hold the water.

Each installation requires an engineer to design the holding capacity, including hydraulics, support design and ground support.

You might also wonder how the size of the infinity pool affects the price. In some ways, size does not have a huge impact on cost. If you were planning on a 6m disappearing edge, it would require almost the same amount of work as a 9m edge. If the negative edge or infinity edge includes a corner of the pool there can be additional costs.

Discuss the project with us

Your infinity pool can have an automated cleaning system which would mean you save a lot of time and money for not having to clean it manually. If you would like to know more about this kind of project, we recommend you locate your authorised Compass pool builder in your area and discuss your ideas on your infinity pool with him, or just call 1300 667 445 to get in touch with us.

Infinity pool case study: Mirboo North, South Gippsland, Victoria

This pool installation was performed by Compass Pools Melbourne, an authorised Compass fibreglass swimming pool builder. Their clients had the most spectacular views of the natural hills of South Gippsland, however they wanted to extend this view by adding running water. Though there was already the perfect drop in thenatural ground, the existing slope had to be cut away to accommodate a purpose-built concrete slab. The pool builder then had to request that Compass build the pool with a 100mm drop in the coping (along the infinity edge).

The pool was also built using Maxi Rib technology to allow it to be freestanding. These ribs were filled with concrete. The pool was built with holding tanks in the ground designed to hold a third of the pool’s water capacity. Says Compass Pools Melbourne: “With this job, we dug the tanks into the ground covered with earth. We then custom built a catchment tank to feed these tanks. Once all this work was completed by us, the deck builder came in and framed out around the edge, tiled the edge and built the deck.”

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You can check more infinity pools case studies on the Compass Pools Melbourne website.

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Looking for a Pool in Melbourne? Have a look at this special promotion from the local dealership

CPA — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 17:32:05 +0000

Looking for a Pool in Melbourne? Check out this special promotion from the local dealership

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Compass Pools Melbourne, a Compass Pools Australia authorised independent dealer, is making this attractive offer to people thinking of buying a pool in Melbourne. For the whole week ending on 26 February 2017, every customer buying a Compass fibreglass swimming pool with Vantage or Logic is entitled to purchase a special upgrade worth $7,000 for only $350. The upgrade includes the following:

Sunpod water feature (1.5m x 1.5m)
Gemini self-cleaning chlorinator and pH adjuster
Remote control for your Spa Electric light

Offer finishes on Expo weekend (Saturday 25th Feb & Sunday 26th Feb 2017) at two display centres:

2 Marshall Road, Airport West
1 Males Road, Moorooduc

To claim the offer, call Compass Pools Melbourne on 1300 764 2700, email the dealer or just come to one of the two above-mentioned display centres to discuss your pool project. Compass Pools Melbourne is looking forward to hearing from you!

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New Video Section Launched on Our Website

CPA — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 19:52:03 +0000

From now on you can find all our handy videos on one page. Explore technology videos, find out more about planning a pool, pool costs or the fibreglass pool construction process. Learn from our knowledgeable staff and become well informed to make that important decision on buying a pool.

At Compass, we try to provide as much information and knowledge for our customers as possible. Texts and images can be informative, however, sometimes it’s better to see and hear it in the form of a video. We already had a lot of videos on the website, but they were scattered around the site and could not always be accessed readily. From now on, you’ll find more than 30 videos in the dedicated Video Library. You can access it from the main menu under Advice – Video Library.

In the Library, we have organised more than 30 videos into seven categories. At the top, there are five featured technology videos, which explain the hidden advantages that make Compass Pools so much better than other fibreglass pools. In the Planning a Pool section you will learn about considerations that might be important before even deciding to build a pool. Here, an interesting question that many people ask is explained as well: Should you build a pool before the new house is constructed or after it’s built?

Generally, among the many issues that need to be considered, pool cost is the number one. Let our pool planning experts explain to you what affects the cost of a swimming pool and how to prepare your swimming pool budget. When it comes to pool construction, you might like to know how long it takes to build a swimming pool or how to build a future-proof pool. Find these and four other interesting videos in this section.

We deal with swimming pool design and features in the next section of our new Video Library. Find out more about the different pool shapes and sizes available, how to choose a colour for your pool or how to build a freestanding fibreglass pool. In the Why Compass Pools section, we assure you that you won’t regret selecting a Compass fibreglass pool. Are you curious why real estate agents love our pools? You will find out why in another video within this section. Finally, we share insights on swimming pool care in the final section. If you do not know what a hands-free pool is or you still believe that maintaining a pool is hard work, stray into this section of the Video Gallery to be enlightened.

We hope you will enjoy this new multimedia part of our website. We will be more than happy to hear from you – please get in touch with us either by calling 1300 667 445 or contacting your local Compass Pools pool builder.

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Helpful Guide Book for Pool Owners

Steve Vimpani — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 17:50:26 +0000

The requirements and responsibilities for a first-time swimming pool owner can be quite daunting. To get an understanding of all that you will be expected to do to keep your pool in tip top shape, our Pool Owner’s Guide will benefit you greatly. Compass Pools has gone to considerable effort to produce this detailed and comprehensive guide which covers everything a pool owner would ever want or need to know. You can get your free copy by calling Compass Pools today.

Video transcription:

Anthony Cross: I’m sitting here with Gary Walters from Pool Controls. He also helps locally in Newcastle with our retail sales efforts. Gary has also been working with our handover team. I know locally with Kelly and her staff, Gary is one of the handover guys. He turns up at the customer’s home at the end of the installation process and runs through the system of how the pool works and what the procedures are.

There is a lot to be learnt in that timeframe. One of the things that we at Compass Pools Australia have been looking at recently is how can we make that process a better process and provide more value to the customer. What we’ve done is created ourselves a guide. Here it is – it’s called the Compass Pools Pool Owner’s Guide. This guide also contains the customer’s individual warranty certificate, the manufacturer’s warranty certificate.

This guide pretty much covers everything that the pool owner would ever want to know about how to care for, look after and safely use their Compass pool. This information has been available in a number of different locations in the past but it has never really been brought together in one consolidated document. There is also a website, a private website, that hosts the same information. That website is kept fully up to date.

Gary has helped to create some little how- to videos that customers at Compass Pools can log in and access at any time they like to get some refresher information.

How have you found the application and rollout of the Pool Owner’s Guide in your work in doing the handovers, Gary?

Gary Walters: Very good. I think there are not too many questions that we get asked that wouldn’t be covered in the guide. In a lot of the video clips, we tried to address a lot of the commonly asked questions. But it is certainly a great resource or it should be a first go-to if anyone has any questions or concerns on maintaining their pool or their pool water chemistry.

Anthony Cross: There are quite a few subjects when you think about it. There is a whole chapter on pool water chemistry which you’ve been instrumental in helping write and edit and pull together in a way that customers can easily understand.

Gary Walters: That’s right. It can be a little bit daunting especially for a new pool user who has never had a pool before. There are probably a lot of things to try to get your head around. But certainly we’ve tried to cover that fairly well. I think personally a lot of the questions I get asked would definitely be covered in the guide or in the video clips. So again, it’s a great resource or a great go-to for any questions you may have on the operation of your pool.

Anthony Cross: There are requirements and responsibilities I guess for the pool owner to care for the pool. The pool shell is a fibreglass structure and it is exposed to the effects of the chemically treated water. It’s a pretty aggressive environment. It’s also subject to sunlight, UV, all sorts of things. So over the course of years, there is a requirement for some regular maintenance. It’s pretty simple work that the home owner can do and that is explained in here.

Gary Waters: That’s right. The requirements for the home owner are covered in the manual. There are also a few little tips on things like keeping your waterline clear of rust marks that might occur from bobby pins or hair clips (that’s for all the girls out there.) There are some little tips about how to clean those off the pool shell. Generally it’s a great resource.

Anthony Cross: There is practical advice. It is written for a pool owner, written in straightforward language but covering all the essential things that you need to know.

Gary Walters: That’s right. We try not to get too technical in it as you said. It’s just common, everyday material and we try to make it nice and easy for you.

Anthony Cross: Well I appreciate the efforts you’ve contributed to bringing this together. Your experience of being onsite and being in the handover process and talking to the customers has been very influential to the approach we’ve taken in writing this in a way that customers can understand. Certainly the concept of having these little short how- to guides or videos that customers can log on to and watch on the private website is a great benefit. It keeps this document up to date.

Gary Walters: That’s right. It’s a great resource and as you said, it’s something we’re continually working on, so it will be up to date and relevant.

Anthony Cross: Sure. There’s also, I mentioned at the beginning, the personal warranty certificate that is kept in this document. So as a new Compass pool owner, it’s important that you retain your warranty certificate. If there is ever a problem in the future and you need to talk to us as the manufacturer and potentially make a claim, then the warranty certificate terms and conditions on how to make a claim are all spelled out in this document.

That’s been a big effort to bring all of our paperwork up to the current rules and regulations. In 2012, the Australian Consumer Law was modified and it placed a greater onus on putting together a document like this in plain English, with clear information about what is covered, what the exclusions are and importantly, how you can make the claim.

Compass Pools have spent a lot of time embracing the spirit of that change, not just to comply legally but more importantly to treat it as an opportunity to provide you, the pool owner of a Compass pool, with a valuable resource. At the end of the day you can care for your pool, you can maintain it in a way that is important and you can obviously use it in a way that is safe.

So I encourage you all to ask for this document, to use it and to use the website that we’ve put together specifically for Compass pool owners and I’m sure you’ll find it a great tool. Most importantly, enjoy your Compass pool. Give one of the team a call today on 1300 667 445.

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How Does The Self Cleaning Pool System Work?

Steve Vimpani — Thu, 07 May 2015 05:41:09 +0000

How does a self-cleaning pool system work compared to traditional pool cleaning methods?

Vantage is an advanced, fully automated in-floor cleaning and pool water circulation system that takes care of cleaning the pool and circulating the water in your swimming pool from top to bottom. Thanks to intelligent pool circulation, your water will be always clean and ready for swim. In this video, you will learn how Vantage in-floor cleaning system compares to traditional pool cleaning methods. Visit our dedicated Vantage page to learn more about the Vantage in-floor cleaning and pool water circulation system now. To have more information to make the smart pool decision, you may like to request our free printed pool buyer’s guide.

Video transcription: The Vantage in-floor cleaning system, what if something goes wrong with it? What a great question. I can certainly understand people having concerns about it. There is a lot of misinformation about that system out there, particularly if you talk to pool builders who are just unable to equip their pools with a Vantage system.

The Paramount Vantage system is a system that has been exclusively and specifically designed for Compass ceramic fibreglass swimming pools. There is no pipework underneath the swimming pool. Where the in-floor rotating heads are inserted into the pool, that recessed area is part of the swimming pool. They are very close to the radius of the swimming pool and that is what ensures there is no pipe underneath the floor of the swimming pool.

Regardless of whether we build you a pool with a self-cleaning system or without, there is still going to be a lot of pipes connected to running the facilities that are on that swimming pool. No doubt they’re all going to be surrounded by concrete and paving at some stage. If you’re really concerned about the pipe work or anything like that, I can’t tell you how many people I visit who are building a new home and it’s a concrete slab construction. They have plumbing that comes up right the way through it. Now there could be people out there who are having to dig underneath their slabs and replace pipes and so on but I haven’t come across or really heard of many people doing that.

Most of the components that run the in floor system are completely serviceable from the top of the swimming pool. The in floor heads that go into the pool floor itself can be removed from the top of the pool without getting wet. So when we think about the construct of the in-floor cleaning and circulation system, it is completely removable from the pool itself. I can do this without even getting wet.

That pool shell, if you think about where the in floor head sits, it sits right near the radius of the wall coming up. This ensures there is no pipework underneath the floor of the swimming pool. This is all a one piece construction with the pool shell itself, comprising the same Compass pool warranty that applies to the shell.

This is a tremendously robust system. It is a system that is built today in a very large number of Compass pools. In fact where I’m based, I would say probably 97% of the pools we install today come equipped with a Vantage in-floor cleaning and circulation system. Give one of the team a call today on 1300 667 445.

Vantage In-Floor Cleaning System Explained

Most people who buy a pool start off with dreams of relaxing, enjoying time with family and friends. What they don’t picture is the hard work which is typically needed to look after that pool – all the manual cleaning, the heavy lifting of automatic cleaners, the endless task to keep your water balanced, healthy and safe to swim in. The Vantage operating system is a unique water circulation system designed to reduce chemical usage, eliminate cold spots and keep your pool clean of debris without the need for regular hand vacuuming or any other cleaning equipment.

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