Why Compass Pools?

Overview

Your first question might be, "Why would I want a one piece pool over a traditional liner pool or a concrete pool with nice mosaic tiles?"

The answer to that is simple...

Whilst a liner pool will likely be cheaper to build, as with everything in life, they tend to cost you the most in the long run to own and maintain.

• Liners tend to deteriorate and distort in shape and pull away from the seals at the surface looking unsightly
• They also need replacing on average every 5 to 10 years at significant cost
• The soft nature of the material makes them more susceptible to chemical imbalance and UV damage from the sun
• They are known to offer very poor energy efficiency

A concrete pool will offer you unlimited design capabilities and an unlimited choice of finishes and will also be durable when built to standard, however, the nature of the construction process is expensive and labour intensive, and again they also have extremely high ongoing maintenance costs for the life of ownership.

• Concrete pools take on average a minimum of 6 to 12 week installation time
• The rough, porous surface increases chemical usage as they harbour bacteria, and maintenance time dramatically
• Concrete can crack in freeze/thaw climates resulting in expensive repairs
• High initial build cost
• As tiles come away and staining builds up, major refurbishment is required every 10 to 15 years
• Concrete pools are also known to offer poor energy efficiency

What makes Compass Pools unique and so superior over a standard fibreglass pool?

Quite simply, Compass Pools are the industry leaders in One Piece Swimming Pools because of the unique use of high quality materials in their construction.

• The only original and patented carbon ceramic pool technology in the world
• Using Closed Beam technology and Carbon Fibre to provide strength, eliminates the need for steel which can rust and degrade over time.
• The patented ceramic core of the shell also provides greater strength, but without the loss of flexibility.
• The pool shell is completely impermeable and guaranteed against osmosis
• Our pools are available in a fantastic array of 3D colours
• Over 70,000 Compass Pools installed worldwide
• 30 years of world research and development her engineered the industries leading one piece swimming pool

Unique Technology

Compass Carbon Ceramic Pools^®

In select models, Carbon Fibre sections are strategically incorporated to structurally reinforce the most stressed areas of the pool. Carbon Fibre is renowned for its immense strength, yet extreme light weight, and is found in the aerospace, Formula 1, and high-performance yacht industries. These properties also make it perfect for use in our Compass Ceramic Pools.

• 20% increase in structural strength
• Greater pool stability
• Allows for easier site handling

Colours - an important decision

Nova^® Colours

The Nova^® range is one of the most advanced swimming pool surface coating systems in the world, giving Compass Pool owners the most beautiful surface finishes available. Its translucent, almost holographic, effect is simply stunning.

Bi-Luminate^® Colours

Our exclusive Bi-Luminite^® surface and its '3D' colours are a revolution in modern pool finishes. The unique striking appearance is achieved by the addition of tiny glittering particles just below the top-coat and the application of two paint layers instead of just one. This patented 'Bi-Lumination' process creates unique colour effects, and gives an illusion of great depth to the finish. Ask to view our colour samples to see this amazing and unique effect first-hand.

Characteristics:

• Two layers of protective finish applied separately onto the mould surface
• Produces deep, lustrous colour effects akin to the most beautiful marine lagoons
• Coloured layers applied manually as on prestige cars, to ensure each finish is unique and no two pools are exactly the same

Vantage - The Self-Cleaning Pool

The optional VANTAGE self-cleaning system, unique to Compass Pools, is a combined circulation and cleaning system which takes away the chore of manually cleaning the pool, and is much more efficient than any pool vacuum cleaner. The VANTAGE system gives a Compass Pool owner continuous and effective cleaning from surface to floor.

• unique to Compass Pools, makes your pool entirely self-cleaning.
• superior circulation virtually eliminates growth of algae and bacteria.
• superior circulation reduces the amount chemicals used.

Vantage works in harmony with your pool

The Vantage system is a series of synchronised pop-up nozzles installed at strategic points in your pool’s floor which work in harmony with its filtration system, automatically and gently sweeping dirt and debris towards the pool’s drain where it is dealt with by the system’s filtration system. Makes your pool entirely self-cleaning!

Powered entirely by heated, treated, filtered water returning under pressure from your pool’s filtration system, the VANTAGE system is almost invisible and will not detract from the aesthetics of your new, beautiful pool. Nozzles and accessories for the VANTAGE system are available in three colours, complementing the colours of your pool.

VANTAGE is available only for new pools and cannot be retro-fitted.

Rollo Cover

Safety & Energy Efficiency

The Compass Pools Rollo cover is an integrated automatic safety cover system, which rolls and unrolls effortlessly across the pool surface at the press of a button. The cover is designed to bear the weight of a pet, child, or even an adult and, for even greater safety, an integrated safety ledge prevents the cover sinking when under the load. The Rollo automatic slatted pool cover also offers superb insulation properties when in place on your pool when the pool is not being used, eliminating heat losses through surface evaporation. The energy-efficiency can be further enhanced by adding our optional solar version, which actively captures heat energy from sunlight and transfers it into the water, and utilising this free energy to raise water temperature by between 4°C and 8°C depending on the weather and location.

Compass Coping

As well as looking attractive, the paved area around the pool must also ensure safety.

Compass Pool coping stones are selected for their high quality and durability, with some featuring a textured surface providing excellent anti-slip properties. The front edge and corners of each coping are polished and rounded off so there are no sharp edges. Available in five striking finishes - Italian Marble, Granite, Sandstone,Travertine and Limestone.

Compass Pools Insulation

New Part L Building Regulations.

Part L of the Building Regulations (Conservation of Fuel & Power, Approved Document L1B) states that all new indoor pools have to be insulated to a U-value no worse than 0.25W/m2.K. Compass Pools has developed a highly effective system of insulation which meets and exceeds this figure, giving a U Value of 0.22W/m2.K.

How is it installed?

Adding insulation adds around two days to the build time of your project. Because the insulation is not integral to the pool’s structure and therefore water tightness of the pool will not be affected, should there be any ground movement, unlike with a conventional pool; there is no risk of tiles chipping off or damage to the structure.

What does this actually mean for me?

In short, lower running costs and a lower carbon footprint. Energy lost through the pool shell can be reduced by up to 80% (depending on soil type and pool location). The good news is this technology is not just restricted to indoor pools, and our outdoor pool clients can also benefit from its properties too, when specified as an option.