Looking for the highest quality swimming pools Fibreglass is the key
Swimming pools can come in numerous shapes and sizes, but the first thing to decide is what type of construction material to use. When comparing pool surfaces, the three main types of in-ground pools are concrete, vinyl-lined, and fibreglass, but if you are looking for the highest quality swimming pool? Think Fibreglass – we’ll tell […]
How is a Fibreglass Pool Installed?
Have you ever wondered how a fibreglass pool is installed? Well, firstly we have to have the pool sent to your property. As well as the pool, the filtration equipment required is delivered, then it’s time for our expert installers to do what they do best… Marking Out the Pool: Measurements are given as to […]
Top 5 Reasons to Purchase a Fibreglass Pool
When someone is considering installing a swimming pool, there are many factors that will dictate whether they choose fibreglass, concrete, or vinyl liner. Although each type of pool has its own pros and cons, in this article we would like to focus on the benefits of choosing a fibreglass pool for your home… Fibreglass Pools are […]
What Size of Pool is Best For You?
A common question we get asked is what size pool they should get. The answer to this may not always be a clean-cut but it is one that you want to get right first time as you can’t change the size of the pool once it is in the ground! As tempting as it maybe […]
A Guide to Automatic Pool Cleaners
Scrubbing and cleaning your pool may well be up there with going to the dentist or a commute to the city in our list of least favourite things to do. Sadly as with many things in life it is something we all need to do now and again. When it comes to cleaning your pool […]
Preparing for a Pool Installation? Here’s a Handy Checklist.
Are you preparing for your pool installation? Exciting times ahead! In a matter of weeks, you will be happily swimming and enjoying a drink beside your brand new pool. To ensure you have everything ready and you are fully prepared we have put together this essential checklist for you to download and print to make […]
How to Properly Add Chlorine Tablets to Your Pool
A common question we get asked is how best to dose chlorine tablets to a pool. There are various ways to dose tablets from floating dispensers, simply putting the tablets in a skimmer or by installing a chlorine dispenser. Today we look at these methods and explore the pros and cons of each method. Floating […]
Keeping Unwanted Animals Out of your Pool
There is running joke in the XL Pools office about ducks swimming in the show pool, most likely sipping on a pina colada while lounging on a lilo! It isn’t ideal, and most pool owners one time or another maybe faced with a similar dilemma and would like to know how to remove unwanted animals […]
How to Keep Your Pool Clear While on Holiday
With the summer sun holiday season approaching, you may be looking forward to your break away in the sun for a week or two. But what happens to your pool while you are away and how can you stop it from transforming into a green mess for when you get back? There are some things […]
How to Make Your Pool Energy Efficient
In these austere times everyone is trying to save money and make savings on their expenditure; if you own a pool you’ll know it can be an expensive hobby and yet there are ways to cut back on running costs and make energy saving cutbacks which don’t affect the enjoyment of the pool. If your […]