Pool System Upgrades

Your pool does not need to be brand new to perform like one. The right pool system upgrades, whether that is a variable speed pump, a saltwater chlorinator or a modern heating system, can significantly reduce your running costs, cut your maintenance time in half, and keep your pool water in better condition year round. The technology in pool equipment has changed dramatically in the last decade. A Burns Beach customer came to us last year still running the original single speed pump from their 2009 build. Their electricity bill dropped by $400 a quarter after we swapped it for a Davey ProMaster VSD.

We work with the brands that hold up in Perth conditions, including Davey, AstralPool, Zodiac, Pentair and Waterco. Every recommendation accounts for your pool size, your water source, your equipment age and the specific challenges your suburb throws at you, whether that is calcium heavy bore water in Ellenbrook and Wanneroo or salt spray chewing through seals along the Scarborough and Fremantle coastline.

Pool upgrades are not about chasing the latest gadget. They fix problems that quietly drain your wallet and your patience every week. Here is what targeted upgrades actually deliver, and why the many benefits go well beyond the initial spend.

Energy Efficiency

A traditional pump running at full speed 8 hours a day can account for 30 to 40 percent of your household energy usage during summer. Replacing it with a variable speed pump from Davey or AstralPool typically cuts that figure by 60 to 70 percent, because the pump runs at lower speeds for longer, moving the same volume of water with far less energy. That is not a marketing claim. It is physics, and you will notice it on your next Synergy bill. One Mandurah family we upgraded told us the pump now costs less to run than their fridge.

Better Performance And Water Quality

Upgrading your pool filter, chlorinator or automation system means your water chemistry stays more consistent without you having to think about it every second day. A saltwater chlorinator produces chlorine automatically from dissolved salt, so you stop buying liquid chlorine and hauling it home from Bunnings. Paired with a quality filtration system, your pool stays crystal clear water without the constant hands on attention older setups demand.

Comfortable Swimming Temperatures

If you want a heated pool that stretches your swimming season from five months to twelve, a modern heat pump is the most energy efficient way to get there. Unlike gas heaters, heat pumps pull warmth from the ambient air and use roughly a quarter of the electricity for the same output. Solar heating is another strong option for Perth, where roof exposure and sun hours make solar heaters a practical year round choice, particularly on homes with a darker finish roof that absorbs more heat. Comfortable swimming temperatures no longer mean burning through your energy budget. Adrian fitted a Madimack heat pump for a family in Duncraig last winter, and they swam through July for the first time in eleven years of owning that pool.

Smart Controls And Pool Automation

Modern pool automation systems let you control your pump, heater, lighting and chlorinator from your phone. That means you can adjust settings, check water levels and run cleaning cycles without walking to the equipment pad in your socks at 7am. For a family that uses their pool regularly, this alone saves hours of routine maintenance each month. You can also set schedules that adjust pump speed and heating based on the time of day or season, which further reduces energy and chemical waste without any manual input.

We do not sell equipment and leave you to figure out the installation. Adrian inspects your existing setup, tells you honestly what is worth upgrading and what still has years left in it, and handles the full installation and commissioning. As one review noted, Adrian diagnosed a suction leak that two other companies missed, fixing it the same day. Here are the upgrade options we handle most often.

Variable Speed Pumps

The upgrade that pays for itself fastest. We supply and install variable speed pump units from Davey, AstralPool and Pentair. A speed pump matched to your pool size and plumbing will run quieter, last longer and use dramatically less energy than any single speed unit still grinding away in your equipment bay.

Saltwater Chlorinators

A salt system converts dissolved salt into chlorine automatically, which means you spend less time adding chlorine by hand and your water feels noticeably softer on skin and eyes. We install chlorinators from AstralPool, Zodiac and Waterco, sized to your pool volume. If you are still topping up with liquid chlorine every few days, this is the upgrade that changes your weekly routine overnight.

Heat Pumps And Solar Heating

Whether you want a heat pump for year round consistency or solar heaters to harness Perth’s 8 plus hours of daily sun, we configure the heating system to suit your pool size, orientation and budget. A pool cover paired with any heating system reduces evaporation by up to 95 percent and cuts heating costs significantly. We have installed solar systems from Burns Beach to Mandurah, matching panel placement to each roof’s angle and shade.

Pool Lighting

LED lighting uses a fraction of the energy of older halogen fittings and lasts five to ten times longer. We install underwater led lighting in white or colour changing options, and the difference after dark is immediate, both in ambiance and in how clearly you can see the pool floor. A Joondalup family told us their kids went from never swimming at night to being in every evening after we upgraded the lights.

Robotic Pool Cleaners

A robotic cleaner scrubs the floor, walls and waterline independently of your filtration system. That means your pool filter handles less debris, your pump runs more efficiently, and you get a cleaner pool with less effort each week between service visits. We recommend and supply robotic pool cleaners from Maytronics and Zodiac, matched to your pool type, whether it is a fibreglass pool, concrete or tiled.

Advanced Filtration

If your sand filter is over ten years old, it may be letting fine particles through that keep your water dull despite correct chemistry. Upgrading to glass media or a cartridge filter can improve water clarity noticeably. Glass media lasts up to three times longer than sand and filters down to 3 microns versus sand’s 20, which makes a visible difference in how your water looks and feels. We assess your current setup, recommend the right filter for your pool and water source, and install it with correct plumbing and flow rates.