Winter is an interesting time for pool owners. Some people love using their pool so much that they have it heated with an electric heat pump or gas heater so they can swim all year round. Other people just want to use their pool in summer to cool off on a hot day. If you Continue reading
Author: Michael
Pool Equipment “Changing For The Better”
Over the last few years we have seen some massive changes in swimming pool equipment & accessories. Energy efficient pumps & robotic pool cleaners have been leading the way in changing the way pools are run. Let’s have a look at the way pumps have changed. The old style pumps were a single speed, A/C motor that Continue reading
SPLASH Trade Expo @ Jupiters Casino, Gold Coast
We had an interesting day at the recent SPLASH trade show held at Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast. When you have been in the industry for a long time these shows seem to be very much ‘same old, same old’. The pool industry is very cut-throat with all the major players trying to out Continue reading
The Power To Change Lives….
We’ve always believed that businesses have the power to change lives. And, just recently we’ve been able to act on that belief by becoming Partners with a wonderful organization called B1G1. Hi there, We’ve always believed that businesses have the power to change lives. And, just recently we’ve been able to act on that belief Continue reading
ROBOTIC CLEANERS
Now for another piece of swimming pool equipment that has come along in leaps & bounds over the last few years. Automatic pool cleaners have always been very popular. The very first auto cleaner was the Kreepy Krauly, which was invented in 1974. Since it’s inception there is now a huge range of pool cleaners Continue reading
What are the Costs of Owning a Pool?
So you’re thinking of getting an in-ground pool. Which type of pool is the least expensive to run over the long term? This is a very important question and one that you really need to ask yourself before you make a purchasing decision. Are you after the cheapest price now, only to cost you many Continue reading
Summer Is Here!
Here’s a few tips to make sure that your pool is in tip top condition and you don’t miss out on cooling off when you should be. I’ve noticed that the start of the summer heat has taken a few pool owners by surprise. Pools have been going green due to lack of salt, reduced Continue reading
I am well and truly back.
After 27 years of building pools I needed a break in 2013. Hey, who doesn’t? But now I’m happy to say that I am well and truly back. Well hello again! 2013 was a bit of a watershed year for us at Northern Rivers Pools. After 27 years of building pools the work had finally Continue reading
We’ve teamed up with Barberstone.
I’m happy to announce a new service for our valued Northern Rivers Pools clients. John is well known and liked in the landscaping industry and we’re proud to have him on board. We’ve teamed up with John Barber from Barberstone to provide beautiful natural and pre-cast stone water features and waterfalls, retaining walls, grottos and caves, huts Continue reading
“Why is my pool water cloudy?”
“HOW HOT IS IT? – How do I cool my pool?” How hot has it been in the Eastern corner of Australia over the Xmas & New Year period? Really hot!! Many records have been broken right across NSW & QLD in the last couple weeks with temperatures hitting the 48C mark in some places Continue reading