Swimming Pool Advice

Springtime brings warmer temperatures and you’re ready to use your pool much more now than during the winter months. Since you don’t completely close your pool down in Melbourne or anywhere else in Victoria, it’s relatively easy to get it back in top shape and ready for swimmers.

When you have questions about your pool, you want to get all of your information from a reputable source. We’ve rounded up the top 13 most popular questions such as: ‘A bird accidentally fell into the pool, how do I get rid of contaminants in the water?’. ‘How do you remove baby ducks from your pool?’ or ‘Is it dangerous for a baby to drink pool water?’

Understanding how pool chlorine works can be a challenge, but it’s one of the most important pool chemicals you have at your disposal. We’ll teach you what chlorine is, how to lower chlorine in your pool, what happens if you have too much chlorine in your pool, and more below. Defining Chlorine Chlorine sanitises your…

If you have an issue with constant algae in the pool, you should know that your typical sanitiser and chemicals won’t get rid of it. The sun enables pool algae bloom to spread across your pool, and it’s easy to overlook when you first notice a small growth around your stairs or on the pool’s…

Understanding the different pool chemical levels and general pool chemistry has a learning curve, but learning it ensures you have a clean pool in Melbourne or anywhere else in Victoria all season long. Even when you have many automated features with a swimming pool, and even with our …

Technological advancements in recent years have led to many elements of our homes now being automated. But did you know it was possible to do the same with your swimming pool? In the future pools will all be automated, and now is the time to start preparing by taking advantage of the modern technology …

One of the most common things often on the top of mind when it comes to a swimming pool is if it will be a worthwhile investment for your property. When you are making improvements to your home, you naturally need to ensure that the money is being spent wisely. Whether or not the pool will turn …

When we talk to prospective pool owners, pool lights are one of the topics that always come up. Pool light enable you to enjoy your swimming pool when it gets dark, they are an important security feature and most importantly, your pool will look stunning with pool lights on. In this article, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions …

People ask us about different pool design ideas: What size of pool will be the best for their backyard, what we think of various pool placement alternatives, how to landscape around the pool and much more. Read on to find answers to these and other questions to get more pool design ideas for your very…

Top 3 Water Features for a Fibreglass Swimming Pool We get asked about water features a lot when people are enquiring about building an inground fibreglass swimming pools. Top three questions about landscaping and specifically water features are: What would you recommend as a water feature? How much do water features cost? …

If you’re thinking of getting a swimming spa (or swim spa) for your backyard, it’s important to consider a number of factors and check out several different products on the market before deciding whether or not a swimming spa is the right choice for you. Here’s why. What are the benefits of a swim spa? A swim spa is basically a larger-scale spa that has …

If you’re thinking of getting a swimming spa (or swim spa) for your backyard, it’s important to consider a number of factors and check out several different products on the market before deciding whether or not a swimming spa is the right choice for you. Here’s why. What are the benefits of a swim spa? A swim spa is basically a larger-scale spa that has …

Are you keen on doing laps but prefer a fibreglass pool? No problem, despite the longest pool in our portfolio has 12m, we can use our unique technology to create much longer pools. Read on to find out more about lap pools we built for our clients.

With block sizes getting smaller and houses getting bigger the plunge pool has seen a huge growth in its demand. With less space to work with in backyards, we also found that trying to size a pool between house footings, retaining walls and boundary fences the plunge pools has become one of our more popular…

Building Infinity Pools for 37+ Years We are often asked about infinity pools or negative edge pools. People would like to have them in their backyard to enjoy those stunning views and effect of the running water. Over the past 37 years, we have built many infinity swimming pools. They are one of the more…

At Compass Pools Melbourne we have built many infinity swimming pools over the last 37 years. They are one of the more complex types of build however they do create some of the most amazing projects. Learn more about infinity pools, what affects the cost to build an infinity pool and see some infinity pools that we have built.

Considering Pool Landscaping in Your Project At Compass Pools Melbourne we decided to team-up relevant businesses to assist our customers to learn about the full costs involved for a swimming pool. Many customers have told us that the swimming pool is just one part of a budget that needs to consider the entire back yard.…

You’ve decided to take the plunge and go ahead with your dream of installing an in-ground pool for the enjoyment of all your family. Now there are many decisions to make, firstly whether a concrete or fibreglass pool would best suit your requirements. So let’s take a look at the different reasons one option might…

When deciding whether to purchase a pool, naturally cost is the first thing most customers need to consider. The answer to how much your new pool will cost is twofold: What will the installation of a pool cost? How much will it cost to maintain a pool on an ongoing basis? Compare the prices of the most common in-ground pools available in Australia – fibreglass, concrete and vinyl liner.

Installing a pool is an exciting prospect and an addition to your home that will give you years of pleasure. Of course, before making a decision on how to build your new pool there are many factors to take into consideration, including how long it will take to build your pool. When customers ask ‘How long will it take to build my new pool?’ the answer depends on a number of factors including …