It's exciting to plan your pool. It's interesting to watch it come together as we dig, frame and pour. Handover day is met with anticipation. But, what do you need on hand after that to ensure your pool stays crystal clear and clean? The essentials include: 1. Pool chemicals We...
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Designing the ideal lap pool – Gold Coast
As Gold Coast and Brisbane lots become smaller and more narrow home owners who are serious about health and fitness are dedicating valuable yard space to lap pools. This easily becomes the focal point for the property and integration into living zones is essential not only to ensure it is...
4 easy steps to maintain your pool
Keeping your pool in perfect condition doesn't have to be hard work. Here are a few tips to help reduce the stress of trying to bring a pool back to life. Skim the leaves and floating debris off the surface - this will reduce the strain on your filter box...
Benefits of including your pool with your new house plans
There is no better way to connect your home and pool together than planning them together. The more seamlessly your pool connects to your home, the more you will find yourself using it. There are many benefits to planning a pool during your house design and construction - these include:...
How to extend your swimming season on the Gold Coast
We are certainly lucky when it comes to climate on the Gold Coast but let's be honest, we are all acclimatised which means as the temperature drops just a little, the water gets a slight nip to it, you find yourself using it less and less. Summer doesn't have to...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Are swimming pools safe?
SPASA has received numerous queries regarding the safety of swimming pools and whether COVID-19 can be transmitted through swimming pool water. Lindsay McGrath, SPASA CEO advises “The purpose of balanced pool or spa water chemistry is to kill bacteria and viruses. Australian Standard AS 3633-1989: Private swimming pools - Water...
Requirements for CPR and warning signs
You must have a cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) sign displayed near your pool or spa that complies with ‘Guideline 8—cardiopulmonary resuscitation’ published by the Australian Resuscitation Council in January 2016. L&V Pools supply a CPR sign as part of your handover package and recommend you install it immediately to meet...
Quantum Pool Lighting by Spa Electrics
High Performance LED Niche Light The Quantum series represents the culmination of over 40 years experience in underwater lighting design. Its robust design is sleek and unobtrusive, with its transparent fade allowing it to seamlessly blend into any pool design. Designed and manufactured in Australia. L&V Pools Gold Coast...
Pool Building FAQs
Below are a few commonly asked questions to use as a guide. Q. What happens if you hit rock during pool excavation? A. L&V Pools have extensive experience across the Gold Coast and have a fair idea which areas tend to encounter rock. This is a discussion during the quote...
Tips when comparing pool builder quotes
You’ve been working on a startup, design, or project and know that you need some customer validation to move on to the next step. If you’ve never planned and executed a research project before, it might feel like a big task. But it doesn’t have to be!