The Naked System is the latest in fresh-water technology that requires far less chemicals and maintenance than traditional sanitisers. Chlorine, high salt levels and other chemicals used in pool water can irritate skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, and can cause harmful reactions in allergy or asthma sufferers. This breakthrough system safely removes harmful bacteria from your pool without the need for harsh chemicals.

“We’ve combined two very traditional concepts with revolutionary technology to deliver the best in pool sanitation,” says Darren Milne, director of Naked Pools. “It’s a very similar technology used by NASA. What you’re left with is healthy, rejuvenating, crystal-clear water that contains less chlorine than the water from your tap!

“You can use the water from your pool directly on your garden (subject to local council regulations) — it’s clean and safe, plus there are no hazardous chemicals going down the public drainage systems,” explains Darren.

The benefits of a Naked Pool include:

• Healthier freshwater alternative for your family
• Perfect for asthmatics, psoriasis and eczema sufferers
• Savings up to $1000pa on running and chemical costs
• Longer-lasting pool equipment and surrounds
• Customised to pool for easy maintenance
• No need to wash swimwear or shower after use
• No red eyes or irritated skin
• Lowest TDS (total dissolved solids) means crystal-clear water

Features of a Naked Pool system include:

• Digital control unit customised to your pool size for simple maintenance
• Smart intelligence ensures exact copper levels are maintained
• OXI boosts function for very heavy bather loads
• Dual timers for sanitising and then heating/solar/in-floor cleaning
• Simple backwash function
• One-button winter mode function
• Longer-lasting oxidiser
• Automatic notifications for ioniser replacement, high TDS, temperature control
• Highest-quality service and support

Imagine taking a swim in silky smooth fresh water, no chlorine burning your eyes and not having to take a shower after having a dip. Naked Pools’ system makes swimming a more natural, gentler experience.

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The ChemfloPlus has been created to continuously analyse pool water chemistry and accurately sanitise and control pool’s pH level, keeping the water safe and healthy.

“In the real world, chemical maintenance of pool water is a fairly complicated balancing act,” says Victor Quijada, Waterco’s water treatment product manager. “Sanitiser residuals must be maintained at a level sufficient to protect swimmers. Simultaneously, pH of the water must be maintained at a level that assures the sanitiser works effectively,while protecting the pool and equipment from corrosion or scaling and the bathers from discomfort or irritation.

“The ChemfloPlus automatic control system measures and precisely controls set levels of sanitiser and pH balance through feedback from inline sensors. This ensures the safest possible swimming conditions.”

The ChemfloPlus is also designed to be cost effective; it minimises chemical use and prevents excessive addition of chemicals that may damage the pool and its equipment.

“In addition, power requirements are minimal, as the ChemfloPlus’s dosing systems only operate when required,” says Victor.

Another integral feature of the ChemfloPlus is its ability to automatically respond to seasonal demand. It will automatically maintain the required chlorine level and eliminate problems associated with periods of very high or low chlorine levels throughout the year. “Fewer fluctuations in chlorine levels means fewer fluctuations in pH levels, which means more stable, balanced water,” Victor adds.

ChemfloPlus also allows for up to four filter cycles to be activated. This provides extra flexibility, especially during seasonal adjustments – e.g. one cycle for winter, two cycles during summer, or all four cycles during a busy pool use weekend, party etc. The unit comes with two cycles enabled as the default.

The ChemfloPlus is also specially configured to allow it to control a salt water chlorinator. It will constantly analyse the pool water while the pump is running and activates the salt water chlorinator when necessary. All that’s needed is to plug the salt water chlorinator into the ChemfloPlus unit and chlorine levels are maintained at a consistent set point, ensuring the pool is clean and safe to swim in.

Key features:

• Automatic response to seasonal demand
• Smart LCD display
• Multiple filtration cycles
• Controls pool and spa combination: It senses the water from either the pool or spa and adjusts accordingly, thus ensuring each is sanitised to an optimum level)
• Pool and garden light timer
• Additional timed power outlets: This can be used to operate other accessories such as in-floor cleaning system pump, pressure cleaner booster pump or pool lighting)
• Salt chlorinator automation
• Suitable for Tariff 33: The ChemfloPlus unit comes with a timer function built into the operation software. This timer allows the unit to ‘remember’ the latest set-up in case of power failure)

For more information visit https://www.waterco.com.au

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The good news is that it is possible to reduce pool maintenance and improve water quality with a sanitisation system that relies more on modern technology.

Chlorine – be it tablets, liquid or salt generators – is the most common pool disinfectant. It’s a powerful sanitiser and historically effective at keeping pool water clean. Much of its popularity was based around the fact it performs three essential functions: sanitising (killing bacteria and germs), oxidising (controlling organic debris from perspiration and body oils), and deterring algae.

While chlorine has increasingly come under fire for its strong odour and ability to trigger respiratory conditions such as asthma, it’s actually the presence of chlorine by-products (chloramines) which cause the chemical reactions. Also known as combined chlorine, chloramines are formed when ‘free’ chlorine reacts with ammonia-like compounds called amines, which are introduced into the pool by urine and perspiration.

The secret to healthier pool water is a secondary sanitiser and pH controller

Most pool industry professionals would agree that chlorine alone is no longer the sole solution to maintaining clear, healthy pool water. In fact, there is growing awareness that you can enhance chlorine performance simply by adding an alternative, or secondary, sanitisation system.

Modern pools need an active residual and a secondary system that picks up where the residual stops. By combining proven and tested technologies, it is possible to have a pool that is clean, safe and clear.

Hydroxzone Ozonator produces hydroxyl radical, one of the most powerful oxidisers found in nature

Ozone systems are popular secondary sanitisers because of their ability to reduce the amount of chlorine usage to maintain a free available chlorine residual, which effectively destroys the chloramines that cause red eyes, dry skin and respiratory irritations. It also eliminates “shocking,” providing more oxidation than free available chlorine while simultaneously improving water clarity.

Waterco’s Hydroxzone Ozonators use hybrid patented technology to produce both ozone and hydroxyl radicals, which combine to add another level of effectiveness in terms of oxidation and sanitisation.

Hydroxzone system uses a modified VUV (high intensity ultraviolet light) ozone tube as a corona electrode to simulate nature (hybrid ozone acts like the sun). The result is an ozone generator that produces ozone using corona discharge technology and high energy light in one powerful system.

ChemFlo continuously analyses your pool water chemistry and controls the pool’s pH

Consistent pH levels are important for a number of reasons: they ensure the sanitiser works effectively, protects the pool and equipment from corrosion or scaling, reduces irritations like red eyes, and creates a more pleasant swimming experience.

Waterco’s ChemFlo automatic control system measures and precisely controls set levels of chlorine and pH balance through feedback from inline sensors. This ensures the safest possible swimming conditions. Costs are reduced by minimising chemical use and preventing excessive addition of chemicals that may damage the pool and its equipment.

Chemflo automatically maintains the required chlorine level and eliminate problems associated with periods of very high or low chlorine levels throughout the year. Fewer fluctuations in chlorine levels mean fewer fluctuations in pH levels. This adds up to more stable, balanced water.

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Waterco’s Glass Pearls offer much finer filtration than other alternatives and are therefore capable of providing outstanding water purity and clarity (filtration below 3 microns). They also require 20 per cent less water for backwashing compared to sand.

Ultimate water purity

“Whereas other filter media may contain different contaminants, Waterco’s Glass Pearls are chemically inert for the ultimate water purity,” says Waterco group marketing director, Bryan Goh.

“In fact, they have been independently lab tested for leaching contaminants and found to be well within Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.”

At only 0.6mm by 0.8mm in size, their narrow particle size enables in-depth superior filtration. The spherical shape also results in low friction levels, also reducing the need to backwash and saving pool owners both time and precious water.

Ultimate safety

Not only that, Glass Pearls are safe to handle and safe to service, explains Goh: “Unlike crushed glass, Glass Pearls are spherical and do not have sharp edges, making them really safe to use. And if there’s ever a failure of the filter’s laterals and glass Pearls flow into the swimming pool, they pose no risk of injury to swimmers.”

Ultimate time saving

Glass Pearls are also easy to install, enabling a rapid start up of the media filter. Plus its high purity means very little backwashing is required to cleanse the filter media prior to commissioning the filter.

For more information

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The Opal Cartridge Filter will leave your pool sparkling, with minimal wastage and even less fuss.The Opal’s cartridges are fabricated from pleated reusable polyester fabric, which can easily be cleaned with an everyday garden hose.These pleats are engineered to offer maximum surface area, 12.5m2 for the OPAL 135 and 16.5m2 for the Opal 180.

This high surface area optimizes the cartridge’s dirt holding capacity, extending time between cleaning to reduce water wastage.A screw-on lock ring allows easy access to the cartridge to facilitate removal, cleaning and reinstallation within minutes.

For really big pools, there is also a supersize option, the Opal XL. These whoppers are ideal for applications where backwashing is not practical, or areas where water is scarce.An innovative dome shaped lid allows room to accommodate an extra large cartridge to meet the capacity of pools up to 180,000 litres. These extra large pleated cartridges have greater surface areas, measuring 20.9m2 for the Opal XL 225 and 25.1m2 for the Opal XL 270. Combined with a Multicyclone centrifugal pre-filter, Opal XL cartridge filters only require a seasonal clean when used with an average sized domestic swimming pool.

Constructed from high impact polypropylene and designed for easy maintenance, Opal Cartridge Filters provide years of trouble-free service. Waterco stands by its promise of quality, offering a 10-year warranty on the Opal Cartridge Filter’s tank and one year on all other components.

Living with severe water shortages need not mean swimming pool owners have to sacrifice the quality of the water in their pools. For areas with extreme water shortages Fulflo Tri-Cartridge Filter is the ultimate water saving option. Fulflo Tri-Cartridge Filters are a new generation of filters, specially designed for arid or low rainfall areas, or periods in which water restrictions apply.

These groundbreaking filters house three individual pleated filter cartridges fabricated from specially engineered easy to clean polymers. The three pleated cartridges combine to create a huge surface area of up to 46m², providing the ultimate dirt holding capacity to decrease cleaning frequency even further.

With the Fulflo, filter cleaning should not be required more than once a year.

This is particularly good news for pool owners wishing to comply with Level 5 water restrictions or dealing with situations where backwashing is simply not practical.When cleaning is required, the new filter’s split tank design incorporates an easy-to-use clamp that allows quick access to the filter cartridge without disturbing the piping and connections.

The Fulflo Tri-Cartridge Filter allows pool owners to enjoy crystal clear water, no matter what the conditions.

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When it comes to saving water, owning a pool hardly seems conducive to that goal. However, with the right equipment and maintenance, your pool can use water efficiently without creating extra maintenance for you.

Waterco’s multi award-winning MultiCyclone filter technology is a good place to start, as it actually reduces filter maintenance while cutting your water use. The MultiCyclone is a compact pre-filtration device that can save users between 7000 to 10,000 litres of water a year (compared to sand filters). That’s the equivalent of 125 full bathtubs!

It works on the basis of centrifugal water filtration and has no moving parts to wear and no filter components to clean or replace. Put simply, the device spins sediment down to the sediment sump, while the cleansed water spirals upwards.

It’s also easy to clean; simply open the MultiCyclone’s purge valve. The frequency of filter maintenance is thus significantly reduced, and it only takes 15 litres of water to flush the unit, thus saving pool owners time and money.

One of the latest generation MultiCyclones is the MultiCyclone Ultra. This variation uses both centrifugal and cartridge filtration to provide higher water quality. Its centrifugal section filter pre-filters up to 80 per cent of the dirt which would normally go into the filter, and drains it out.

This extends the life of the filter media by decreasing the filter’s incoming dirt load. It also increases the capacity of the 75 square foot filter cartridge by five times, equivalent to a 375 square foot filter cartridge.

The MultiCyclone is easy to install and can be added to a new or existing pool. It can be easily retrofitted between the pump and existing filter.

For more information:

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The 65AG100 and 38G90 Special Assembly products are narrow profile, high capacity drainage systems that not only remove the need for traditional wide grating but enable you to make more decisions when building your pool.

The Special Assembly is made up of a of a PVC channel with outlets every 200mm connected via downpipes to corresponding socket sin the pipe below and completed with a stylish, slimline stainless steel grate. This allows the pipe sufficient fall to be self-cleaning and allows the channel to be installed level.

The Special Assembly products are also available as an accessory drainage within or around the coping to help protect the garden and grass area from pool water contamination or stormwater.

All Stormtech grates are available in wedge wire, slotted or perforated versions, in stock widths of 38 mm, 65 mm or 100 mm, and are made of stainless steel. These grates fit in shallow PVC channel or stainless steel channel supplied in ready to use installation kit, with custom fabrications to specific requirements are also available.

For more information

Website: www.stormtech.com.au/

Phone:  02 4423 1989

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Waterco’s new Blue Square Q360 in-floor pool cleaning system works even while someone is swimming – ensuring it’s all play and no work for owners! Fully automatic, the Q360 cleaning system is equipped to handle high debris levels and ensure less algae growth, better heat and chemical dissipation by circulating water through the pool, further reducing associated costs.

“This is an in-floor cleaning system which has been aerospace engineered to provide an effective and efficient clean of the whole pool,” says Adam Shelley from Waterco. “It’s designed for maximum flow rate and to enhance circulation and evenly distribute water, which is great for heated pools in cool climates. Not only that, overall energy savings are enhanced.”

In-floor cleaning systems are individually designed as every pool is a different shape and size. However all Blue Square Q360 systems include 360° 14-point rotation in-floor mounted cleaning jets, which ensure evenly distributed cleaning power and increased circulation of pool water. These cleaning jets are available in five colours while replacement heads are easy to remove and install.

How it works

The in-floor pool cleaning system is made up of a series of heads which pop up in the floor and steps of the pool. The system is designed prior to the swimming pool being constructed or manufactured, depending on the design of the pool.

The purpose of the heads is to drive dirt and debris towards a drain point in the floor of the pool, usually located at the deep end. Once the dirt is removed from the drain point by the pump, it passes into the filtration system where it becomes trapped.

Every in-floor cleaning system is designed individually to suit the unique shape of the pool. In leafy pools, the cleaning system features an additional primary straining point to catch leaves before the filtration system, freeing up the skimmer box and allowing leaves to be skimmed from the surface. The system also helps distribute chemicals around the pool and circulate heat.

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In-floor pool cleaning

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Pools are a great way to spend a Saturday, be it doing laps in the water or lounging on a floating chair. However one disadvantage to owning a pool is keeping it clean. Not only does it take time, but it’s certainly not as enjoyable as gliding through the water!

Installing a QuikClean Extreme System is a great way of ensuring your pools is regularly maintained. Not only is the QuikClean energy-efficient, it is an automated system, meaning you don’t have to spend a moment of your time cleaning the pool yourself. Pop-up cleaning heads shoot a jet of filtered water to push dirt and debris towards the deep end of the pool where it is removed by QuikClean Extreme’s high-performance drain. Modern, energy-efficient pumps ensure that this is not a costly feature however.

QuikClean Xtreme systems are available in a range of colours, with more information available on Cooke Industries’ website. Cooke Industries, an award-winning company with more than 30 years of industry experience and innovation excellence,  understand the needs of pool owners and has a network of building partners who will help make your dream a reality.

For more information

Cooke Industries

Website: www.cookeindustries.com.au/

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