What Kind of Soil Base Do You Need for a Plunge Pool?
What Kind of Soil Base Do You Need for a Plunge Pool? The right soil base for a plunge pool needs to be firm, level, stable and able to support the combined weight of the pool and water. For an Outback Plunge Pool, the supporting ground should have a minimum bearing capacity of 70 kPa, […]
Why UV Stabilisers Are Essential for Your Pool’s UV Light System
Why Your Plunge Pool or Spa Needs a UV Stabiliser If you own a plunge pool or spa, you may have invested in a UV (ultraviolet) sanitation system to help keep your water clean, clear and safe. UV systems can reduce the amount of sanitising chemicals needed, but there is another part of pool water […]
Why Alkalinity and pH Are Important for Your Swimming Pool
Why Alkalinity and pH Are Important In Swimming Pools Maintaining the right chemical balance in your swimming pool is essential for the health of swimmers and the longevity of your pool equipment. Two of the most critical factors in pool water chemistry are alkalinity and pH. Understanding why these parameters matter — and how to […]
How to Prepare Your Backyard for Plunge Pool Installation
How to Prepare Your Backyard for Plunge Pool It’s easy to get caught up with how your plunge pool is going to look like. But first, you need to have answers for: How much does plunge pool installation cost, and if your backyard is ready for one? If not properly planned, your project will result […]
Pool Safety in NSW: Why the Outback Plunge Pool Qualifies as a Spa Pool
Pool Safety in NSW – A Plunge Pool Qualifies as a Spa Pool Across New South Wales, confusion persists around what makes a pool compliant when using a lockable cover instead of a fence.Two myths dominate: Both are false. The NSW legislation makes it clear that classification, construction integrity, and child-resistance are what matter — not water capacity or material […]
Corrugated Construction: An Aussie Icon That Still Stands Strong
Corrugated Construction: An Aussie Icon That Still Stands Strong From outback water tanks to modern backyard pools, corrugated construction has been a symbol of Aussie strength, resilience, and style for nearly 200 years. When it comes to building materials that define Australia, few things are as iconic as corrugated iron. From the water tanks that […]
Green Pool Cheat Sheet
As Don Burke once said, “The hardest thing to keep right in any garden is water.” The same goes for your pool. Water naturally wants to go green, and as a pool owner, you’re constantly working against this. But don’t worry—while algae can be stubborn, it’s not invincible.
