Have you dreamed of an indoor pool to use in all weather conditions? With TPEC Pool Enclosures, you can have the best of both worlds with a customised, European-manufactured retractable enclosure for your pool, spa or terrace.

“Our retractable enclosures are the ultimate solution for a swimming pool, allowing year-round usage, and when the weather permits, your pool or outdoor area can be opened within minutes, providing the most versatile, stylish and cost-effective solution for enclosing a pool, spa or outdoor area,” explains Marcus Tame, general manager of TPEC Pool Enclosures.

A pool enclosure can reduce pool maintenance as less dirt and debris will enter the water, and pool running costs are also reduced due to less water and chemical evaporation as well as better heat retention. Pools with a retractable enclosure tend to be used more (in all types of weather conditions), are safer particularly with children around, and can add value to your property.

The team at TPEC Pool Enclosures manage their projects from end to end and can work with you to find the best solution for your specific site and requirements. They also regularly work with leading designers and pool builders, landscapers and architects.

“We are passionate about delivering a premium product and seamless projects,” they say. “We partnered with global leading supplier, IPC/Alukov, one of the most recognised manufacturers of telescopic, retractable pool, spa and terrace enclosures.” TPEC Pool Enclosures is the IPC team member for Australia and together their products are available in 40 countries, including the USA, France, Italy and New Zealand.

TPEC Pool Enclosures is a national member of the Swimming Pool and Spa Association (SPASA) and has won an array of prestigious awards including:

• 2021 Product of the Year at the SPASA Australia — NSW/ACT Region Awards of Excellence
• 2021 Innovative Product of the Year at SPASA Australia
• NSW/ACT Region Awards of Excellence
• 2021 Innovative Product of the Year at the SPASA Australia — Tas Region Awards of Excellence
• 2021 National Product of the Year — Silver Award
• 2021 National Innovative Product Award — Silver Award
• 2021 Innovative Project — Silver Award — NSW/ACT Region
• 2021 Sustainable Product — Silver Award — Vic Region
• Gold Award — Product of the Year 2020 — SPASA Australia — SA Region Awards of Excellence
• Product of the Year 2020 — Sustainability Category — SPASA Australia — NSW Region Awards of Excellence
• Sustainable Product of the Year 2020 — Highly Commended — SPASA Australia — SA Region Awards of Excellence

TPEC is a sponsor for the Poolside 2022 Australian Pool of the Year Awards, celebrating excellence in pool design and construction. All entrants were featured in Poolside 57, with winners to be announced in Poolside 58. 

For more information, 

TPEC Pool Enclosures 

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This is now a reality for the Haberfield family with the completion of their new Blue Haven pool just in time for summer!

Take a look at our lovely clients below, all happy and excited whilst holding their poolside photoshoot to celebrate their latest investment. We really couldn’t be happier for them!

Do you also want to revel in serenity whilst soaking under the warm sunshine?

We’ve gathered our 7 best tips to help you make the most of all the glorious days the sunny season has to offer.

1. Organise a swim-up movie night. Pool and movie? That’s simply the perfect combination for us! Here are some of our best tips to transform your pool into a bona fide theatre in the water:
   • Invest in a portable projector so you can play any movie you want from your phone or computer.
   • Make sure you have enough floating seats. We suggest using movie-themed floats with shapes like popcorn and pretzels to enhance the overall aesthetic of the party and truly immerse your guests.
   • Of course, the experience won’t be complete without delicious refreshments! We recommend using floating trays and cup holders so guests don’t need to go in and out of the water, avoiding any distractions and disruptions from enjoying the movie and each other’s company to the fullest.
   • Any movie would be great but we think choosing from the thriller or horror genre is simply the best way to go about it 
2. Throw an epic pool party. Pools offer endless possibilities for socialisation with summer offering the best time for social gatherings. Like any party, preparation is key to creating the ultimate summer pool party! Here are our top tips to make sure yours will make everyone go buzzing.
   • You’re not the only one thinking of throwing a party this summer so make sure you get your friends or family’s commitment to attend yours by asking them in advance or if you have lots of time in your hands, why not send out a cute online invitation? Not only will this ensure you stay organised but more importantly, spark everyone’s curiosity and excitement!
   • Pick a great theme to make the party unique and exciting and as much as possible, match your food with it. Whilst there are many themes out there, we all know that Luau and beach themes will never go out of style!
   • Plan lawn games for adults and set up some inflatable or removable water slides for kids
   • Have towels and sunscreen on hand for the convenience of guests
   • For large parties, it’s best to hire a lifeguard for maximum supervision
3. Read that book you’ve been postponing for months. Summer offers the perfect ambience to devour one book after another and your pool can be the best reading spot with the crystal blue waters and waterfall sounds evoking a calming and soothing effect. For a truly wonderful reading experience in or by the pool, we recommend using accessories like a waterproof book reader, waterproof e-reader protective case, or inflatable pool lounger. Enjoy!
4. Have meaningful conversations with loved ones over the fire pit. There’s something about fire pits that sets the mood for intimate conversations. It evokes a cozy, warm, and comfortable vibe, creating the quintessential setting to talk about how life’s been lately amongst people that matter to you the most. After throwing that awesome pool party in the day, this is a great spot to gather and communicate, all whilst toasting marshmallows and concocting delicious s’mores.
5. Spice up your Instagram feed with some underwater or poolside photos. The best location for photoshoots can be at home. With a backyard oasis, there are plenty of opportunities for different Instagram-worthy images, be it your toes dipping in the water or a glorious selfie by the pool’s edge. Pick your artsy brain and get creative with your besties!
6. Work on your fitness. Did you know that an hour of swimming can help you burn as much as 2987 kilojoules? A backyard sanctuary truly enhances our outdoor lifestyles by redefining the way we celebrate, relax, and exercise. Stay on top of your fitness goals this summer within the comforts of your home by doing any or all of these activities and making them a habit.
7. Make afternoons wonderful for your kids with fun games in the water. Turn any ordinary sunny day to extraordinary by organising a little competition for your kids. Here are some of the good old games your little splashers will surely enjoy!
   • Squirt Gun Races. This obstacle course basically involves using squirt guns to move the cups across the pool. We can smell the fun and good times already!
   • Pool Noodle Races. Swimming races are thrilling enough for kids, but the novelty of this game will definitely ignite their excitement even more. No one is up for a challenge better than kids after all.
   • Host an Underwater Treasure Hunt. Throw a couple of diving toys into the pool and have a contest to see who can get the most. This classic game will always be a winner for your competitive little ones.

To ensure a blast with your kids, make sure you observe water safety tips and guidelines.

Blue Haven Pools and Spas has led the way in pool design and construction since 1973. With over 70,000 pools built and winning more than 350 industry design awards, Blue Haven is one of Australia’s most prestigious and respected industry leaders.

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Let us introduce you to our friends at TPEC Pool Enclosures, leading suppliers of retractable pool enclosures. Offering complete protection, a retractable pool enclosure will transform your lifestyle and ensure you get the maximum enjoyment out of your pool or spa.

What is a pool enclosure?

TPEC Pool Enclosures are 100% custom designed to suit your requirements and optimise your outdoor living space. Constructed of materials that will endure the rigours of the pool environment for more than 30 years, pool enclosures will not only improve your lifestyle but also add value to your property.

Protecting your pool from all the elements with an enclosure is a simple way to reduce and manage the maintenance necessary to keep it healthy. Once installed, the enclosure will maintain temperature and keep out debris/dust/leaves. This will have a flow-on effect in reducing maintenance, and leave your pool ready to swim in at any given moment. During the warmer months, the enclosure can be opened completely within minutes to give you a healthy dose of vitamin C.

Additionally, enjoy a major reduction in energy and water bills. Outdoor pools are subject to water evaporation which leads to the loss of heat. When enclosed, pools are isolated from the atmosphere and therefore evaporation will be slowed down.

Pool enclosure design

TPEC offer a variety of design so you can select the enclosure which best aligns with your style preferences:

High Models

High Enclosures are ideal for a client looking to add an extra room to their property and have usable space inside the enclosure year-round.

Medium Models

A medium height enclosure is ideal in smaller, tighter pool areas, or for use over lap-pools, and also allows the enclosure to be completely opened when the weather permits.

Low Models

A low enclosure solution is a great option to avoid affecting a nice view, or dominating a garden/landscape. They can also be installed in confined pool areas and still allow the enclosure to be retracted when the weather permits.

Lean-To Models

Lean-to pool and spa enclosures are specifically designed to attached to a building, retaining wall or other structure to form one side of the enclosed area.

For more information

TPEC Australia

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With pool owners increasingly looking for ways to save time, water and energy when it comes to selecting the right pool equipment, Waterco has put together its unique new EnviroPro range

The EnviroPro range consists of a select number of Waterco’s high quality, energy efficient and award-winning water saving products, encompassing pool filtration equipment and media, pool pumps, robotic pool cleaners, LED lights and pool heating.

Whilst highly effective in their own right, these products combined and operated in the right way enable you to reach the highest levels of sustainability.

Key EnviroPro benefits:

• With the unique pre-filter MultiCyclone technology, not only do you save thousands of litres of water per year, it also takes less maintenance time to clean your filter and extends the life of your equipment. Or for the ultimate convenience and maximum water savings, the MultiCyclone Ultra is an easy to use, highly efficient pre-filter and cartridge filter all in one.
• With the multi-speed Hydrostorm ECO pump, which a uses up to 70% less electricity than a regular pump, you can switch to off peak electricity tariffs at night due to its quiet operation, saving you even more on your energy bills. Pool water clarity is also improved, due to slow flow and better filtration.
• Waterco’s next generation of filters have myriad benefits which result in extensive time, water and energy savings. The Opal XL cartridge filter has a large filter surface area, which reduces maintenance and water consumption. And by eliminating the need for regular backwashing, you save both water and energy. The Micron ECO is hydraulically efficient and is ideal for low-powered and multi-speed pumps, and backwash water is reduced by 30 per cent compared with a standard granular filter.
• Waterco’s Glass Beads granular filters offer much finer filtration than other alternatives and also require 20 per cent less water for backwashing compared with sand. Not only do glass beads ensure ultimate purity, the spherical shape also results in low friction levels, thus reducing the need to backwash, saving pool owners both time and precious water. The Micron ECO in conjunction with Glass Beads ensures enhanced filtration and backwashing efficiency.
• With the Trident ECO, Trident ECO robotic pool cleaners use just a fraction of the resources consumed by other pool cleaning systems. Trident ECO operates on only 100 watts of power – about the same amount of energy as one halogen pool light.
• With the Zane Solar and the Electroheat heat pump, not only do you save on your energy bills, you can extend your swim season or even swim all year round, conveniently and cost effectively.
• And the BriteStream LED lights not only look great, but they operate on a mere 15% of the electrical power required for the halogen equivalents.

The EnviroPro range:

• Hydrostorm ECO pump
• BriteStream Multicoloured LED lights
• Trident ECO robotic pool cleaners
• MultiCyclone pre-filter
• MultiCyclone Plus pre-filter and filter combined
• Opal XL cartridge filter
• Micron ECO granular filter
• Glass beads
• Zane Solar Gulfpanel
• Electroheat heat pumps

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“Since the introduction of the FlowVis 50/65mm, we have found a need for the 40mm model, particularly from pool heater equipment suppliers and installers, and as with the FlowVis 50/65mm, it is perfect to install in conjunction with variable/multi speed pumps,” says George Flory, Waterco’s Domestic Water Care Product Manager.

“It’s vital to have optimal water flow rates through all pool heating systems, to maximise efficiency and heater performance. The FlowVis 40mm option enables accurate pump operating speed adjustments to ensure optimal water flow to the pool’s heating equipment. The result is a balance between heating performance and energy savings.”

Solar benefits

Another major benefit of variable speed pumps is that they can help optimise solar pool heating performance. As these pumps use variable frequency drives and brushless motors, they significantly reduce pool circulation and filtration costs.

“The variable operation of the pump speed means the amount of water being pumped through the solar pool heating system can be controlled, which further optimises performance,” Flory says.

Typical solar pool heating systems require a certain amount of water flow to achieve optimum performance. Any additional flow results in marginal pool heating performance gains at substantial and unjustified costs to pump extra water.

“By installing a variable speed pump with the FloVis meter, we can ‘dial in’ an optimum pump speed, thus balancing the need for solar heating performance with pumping costs,” explains Flory.

“While many pool owners assume lower flow rates are better because it allows the water to spend more time in the solar panels, thus further warming it, the fact is that solar panels perform more effectively – i.e. transferring more heat to the water – when operating at a lower temperature.

“Allowing water to stagnate in a solar panel just heats up the panel, therefore reducing efficiency. The heated water returning to the pool should be just a little bit warmer than the pool water.”

Accuracy, versatility

More than a simple flow meter, FlowVis is also a fully functioning check valve which can be installed horizontally, vertically, or even upside down. Accuracy, reliability, and longevity are key among a list of unique product features that include:

• Factory-calibrated for extreme accuracy across its full operating range
• Combined functionality of flow meter and check valve
• Clear, easy to read scale in LPM
• Easy installation and requires no calibration
• Unique design results in maintained accuracy even with entrained air caused by suction leaks
• Allows precise and repeatable valve positioning for perfect water feature operation
• Manufactured in the USA
• 5-year breakage warranty

“FlowVis is built to last. It’s robust, yet unobtrusive design means that unlike competing flow meters, FlowVis won’t get kicked, tripped over, or broken. In fact, we’re so confident in its durability that the product has a 5-year warranty on breakage!” says Flory.

While the FlowVis® 40mm Flow Valve is yet to be granted NSF approval, manufacturer’s tests indicate that this model would successfully pass. The FlowVis 50/65mm is NSF certified to 50 psi (345kPa) – the first flow meter to be tested and certified to NSF50 – with the process confirming average accuracy within just 2.01 per cent between 76 and 416 LPM across all certified models. “We’re equally confident about the 40mm Flow Valve,” adds Flory.

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Energy conservation and efficiency is on everyone’s mind. We all think about what we can do for the environment and how to reduce that incoming energy bill with summer just around the corner.

For peace of mind, upgrading to a Hayward Energy Solution may be the ticket to that worry-free new year. Hayward’s latest energy-efficient MaxFlo and Tristar variable speed pumps are the latest in a series of must-have upgrades to cut the cost of swimming.

Offering up to 80 per cent energy cost-savings over comparable single-speed pool pump alternatives, the MaxFlo VS’s integrated variable-speed drive is the ideal upgrade for those looking to reduce energy consumption and save money. It boasts an eight-star energy efficiency rating thanks to its enclosed, permanent magnet motor. Designed to provide incredible durability over its lifetime, it is super-quiet at all speeds, allowing families to enjoy the pool without the underlying drone of pumping water.

It’s not only quiet, but The MaxFlo VS system features a digital interface for complete control over energy use. The screen shows real-time power consumption in watts for immediate feedback so that homeowners can maximise energy savings.

For an even better return on investment, however, upgrade to Hayward’s Tristar VS series, the most efficient pool pump available at any speed. It saves pool owners up to 90 per cent of their energy costs compared with ordinary single-speed units. Instead of running continuously at maximum power, the Tristar VS pump efficiently regulates the flow of water according to the pool’s requirements at any given time and has variable speed and inbuilt timer controls.

This means homeowners will never again have to worry about the exorbitant power costs that usually come with pool ownership.

The Tristar VS is the only pump in the Australian marketplace that has been awarded a nine-star energy rating*. Its super-silent decibel rating will allow homeowners to enjoy their backyard vacation in peace and quiet. It’s the perfect Christmas present to the family and the hip pocket for these summer holidays.

Individually, each piece of pool equipment Hayward manufactures is engineered to be extremely energy efficient; in combination, Hayward Energy Solutions saves pool owners up to 90 per cent on their pool costs. It is this commitment to environmental responsibility that has made Hayward a global leader in pool products for more than 80 years.

For more information

2 Cubitt Way, Dandenong South Vic 3175
1300 POOLS 1
sales@hayward-pool.com.au
hayward-pool.com.au

Originally in Poolside Showcase, Volume 24

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