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maximise the effect of the solar heating. Additionally, pool siting and
interior colour were chosen with thermal efficiency in mind. Lighting
is by AquaStar low-voltage LED lights.
The pool utilises twin pumps to enable more efficient and economical
use of power. The pool equipment is situated under the house to
make it quieter for use at off-peak times, and the excavated material
was re-used in the landscaping.
The pool has a wet edge, which is very attractive but can increase
water loss. However, the judges decided that the water-friendly features
of the pool outbalanced the negatives. One judge commented
that the pool cover and water tank actually enabled the use of a wet
edge. Additionally, the pool features a winter mode for the balance
tank so it can be turned off.
The winning residential pool by A Total Concept
The pool features a 10,000 litre underground rainwater tank
linked to a Davey Rainbank rainwater management pump. The
water is used for pool top up, as well as watering the garden and
lawns, and toilet flushing.
It features a glass fence which reduces wind-borne evaporation,
and a Hurlcon sand filter with Zelbrite filter media which reduces
the required frequency of backwashing and therefore the volume
of lost backwash water. The garden features waterwise plants and
native varieties.
The pool is heated via Autumn solar. The Remco pool cover, glass
fencing and planted windbreak reduce wind-borne heat loss and
Encouragement Award: Placid Pools
This is a natural pool project, which uses biomass media beds to
filter the water and carry out the vast majority of the sanitisation.
The concept is based on a European natural biomass system,
which includes the use of specific plants to assist with the sanitisation
process. It has been further developed by Placid and adapted to
the Australian environment.
The judges found this project very interesting, but felt they needed
more information to be able to judge it more accurately. The main environmental
positive effect was to do with chemical usage, while water
and energy efficiency had a lesser impact in this particular project.
However, the judges found the concept something very much
worth keeping an eye on. They acknowledged that at the present
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There is no reason to compromise the performance, clarity and safety of your pool water to care for the environment.
With AstralPool’s Viron range of pool and spa equipment, your environmental footprint is dramatically reduced while
you enjoy your own slice of paradise all year round.
• Save up to 12,000 litres of water per year
• Reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%
• Reduce operating costs by approximately $700 a year
• No added salts to minimise salinity in the environment
• Significant reduction in noise levels
• Extended equipment life
• Measures and adjusts sanitiser levels over 120
times a day to enhance family safety
To find out more about the Viron P300 Pump, CL Filters, Heaters and Sanitiser Management Systems contact your
local AstralPool dealer or visit astralpool.com.au/viron.htm
Melbourne: 03 8796 8600
Sydney: 02 9853 2100
Brisbane: 07 3308 5400
Gold Coast: 07 5552 2600
Townsville: 07 4750 3100
Adelaide: 08 8152 7600
Perth: 08 9350 2600
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