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Ask the Experts: pool advice from Newcastle pool builders
Everything we know about designing, building and owning a Compass fibreglass pool — from choosing your first colour to heating options, DA approvals, and pool maintenance. Written by our team, updated as we learn more.
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How do I get a DA for my swimming pool?
So how do I go about getting a DA for my pool? Well, when you work with Compass, most of the time we're going…
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How close can I build my pool to the boundary?
We're often asked how close can I build my pool to a boundary? That's a really good question and it will differ depending on…
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What are the heating options for my pool?
Heating systems for pools, guys. Well, first and foremost, almost every time we consult with you about your swimming pool, we're going to be…
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What options are there for sloping or difficult sites
One really exciting feature about a Compass Pool is that literally we can build them in all types of sites and what I mean…
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Is buying a Compass Pool a bit more expensive than other pools
We sometimes hear that Compass Pools are expensive. Realistically to the uneducated buyer at first glance they can certainly appear that way. But the…
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How much room do I need for the filtration equipment?
When we talk about filtration equipment, and the size that equipment takes up, we're really looking for a couple of things. Where is it…
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How much access do I need to build a swimming pool?
When we're building a swimming pool, as you can imagine, access is really important. Most people, when I meet them for the first time,…
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What is the Compass Vantage Self Cleaning difference?
History of the best fibreglass pools 22 years ago, Compass Pools made history by creating the world’s first self-cleaning and circulation system. And there…
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How do I choose the colour for my pool?
There are many things to take into consideration when choosing the colour for your pool. These include things like pool surrounds, style of house,…
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What Is a Lap Pool, and Why Should You Choose To Build One?
Looking for a fun way to get in your exercise for the day? A lap pool can make it easy to complete your workout…
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What is a smart pool? Everything you need to know about the swimming pools of the future
Smart technology has transformed all of our lives over the last few years, and it is becoming more intelligent and intuitive all the time.…
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