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Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to consider when planning for a pool?
- How will I use the pool? – exercise, therapy, general play & recreation
- What visual impression do I want? – central feature, secondary element, seasonal considerations, night-time considerations, style options i.e. naturalistic, classic, contemporary
- How much paving do I want? – extensive, only at the entry, combined with decking or lawn
- How do I want the pool enclosed? – standard fencing, glass fencing, wall, combination
- What other features would I like? – water feature, fountain, speakers in the garden, pergola/gazebo, spa
- How much storage do I need? – pool games and toys, pool equipment, pool chemical and maintenance supplies, cushions for furniture
- What design and construction issues do I face? – pump/filter location, utilities, legal regulations, site and soil consideration
What materials do you use to manufacture your pools?
The quality of the gelcoat is also important. Aqua Technics has WA’s only onsite gelcoat manufacturing facility and fully qualified onsite industrial chemist. This allows for daily batching of the gelcoat, which can be modified to suit ambient weather conditions, resulting in a better quality product and a more competitive price
Will my pool colour fade?
Aqua Technics offers patented Pool ColourGuard technology that resists the effects of UV rays and chemicals, guaranteeing colour that will not fade for the lifetime of the pool.
What structural support does a pool need?
Long sweeping benches, seats and swim outs have become an important feature of any great pool design. The support structure built into the pool should ensure they remain level with the rest of the pool. The support struts used by Aqua Technics are constructed from fibreglass so they become part of the pool shell to guarantee its integrity and increase the pool’s strength.
With step areas, it is a challenge to make sure the horizontal surface is supported and structurally sound and that the area can effectively be backfilled. Lateral baffles that the backfill can easily and effectively be placed around the pool provide effective support to the entire pool structure. Without these, it would be impossible to ensure the backfill is consolidated in and under the step area.
What width should the edgebeam be?
A wider edgebeam means the pool will be structurally sound without having to add secondary engineering works. This means there will not be any need for a concrete ring beam. The edgebeam on an Aqua Technics pool is 200mm wide. The design couple with the width means there is no chance of cracking through expansion.
All moulds are precision made ensuring the highest quality swimming pool. Aqua Technics are the leaders in Australia in fibreglass swimming pool technology. We have been a Quality Endorsed company since 1992. All of our pools are manufactured under license to the Australian Standards. We have been product certified since 1984 to AS1838:1994, license number 1906.
What guarantees do you offer?
All moulds are precision made ensuring the highest quality swimming pool. Aqua Technics are the leaders in Australia in fibreglass swimming pool technology. We have been a Quality Endorsed company since 1992. All of our pools are manufactured under license to the Australian Standards. We have been product certified since 1984 to AS1838:1994, license number BMP 520101.
Cloudy pool water is often a sign that the water chemistry is out of balance. Some potential causes of cloudy water could be high phosphate levels (caused by garden fertiliser, contamination from animals), early algae growth, high calcium concentration, sanitiser issues, pool water that is too warm, build-up of un-filterable wastes (make-up, lotions) and also a lack of backwashing the filter.
Sand Filter – Sand filters can be cleaned by backwashing, where the water is pushed back up through the filter, loosening particles. This should be done approximately once a month. If your sand filter is around 5-7 years old you may need to replace your sand. Contact your local pool shop to see if your sand requires changing.
- pH
- Chlorine
- Total alkalinity
- Calcium Hardness
Stabiliser levels should be regularly maintained in outdoor pools which use chlorine. You should regularly take a sample of your pool water to your local pool shop for professional testing. Approximately every 4-6 weeks in the summer months.
- Location of your pool (is it near a building site? Trees? Beach?)
- Usage level of your pool (high usage during summer months? Do pets use the pool?)
Filter sand or cartridges can deteriorate over a period of time and increased backwashing is a good indication that it is time to change your filter media. As a general rule, filter sand should last between 5-7 years and a filter cartridge may only last 3-5 years before requiring replacement. If you are unsure as to whether you need to change your filter media, contact your local pool shop.
Often when it appears there is ‘low pressure’, it can mean that there is in fact plenty of pressure, but that the flow is low. This is caused by a dirty or clogged filter, a blocked return line or a valve that is shut off or partially shut on the return pipe. If there is a humming sound emitted from the electrical end, this may also be a sign that the pump’s impeller may be clogged with debris. To check if this is the case, shut off the pump and remove the basket. Check the impeller by putting your finger into the suction hole found in the pump strainer housing. If the seal is broken, it may need to be replaced.
