World-First Patented Technology
Advanced Hydrostatic Protection: HydroPro™ Valve
The only fibreglass pool in the world backed by a lifetime warranty against hydrostatic damage. Our patented HydroPro™ valve releases ground water pressure 5× faster than standard industry valves, protecting your pool through extreme weather events that home insurance won't cover.
The Risk Every Pool Owner Should Know About
One of the lesser-known risks of owning any swimming pool, fibreglass or concrete, is hydrostatic damage. It happens when the water level in the ground rises higher than the water level in your pool.
When that occurs, your pool will naturally want to lift or float, just like a boat. As the groundwater subsides again, the pressure reduces unevenly, which can result in permanent bulges, cracks in the walls and floor, or structural movement. With the increasing regularity of extreme weather events and record rainfall across Australia, this risk is growing.
Critically, hydrostatic damage is nearly always excluded from home insurance policies and most manufacturers' warranties, leaving pool owners exposed to a potentially significant repair bill.
The HydroPro™ Valve, Our Answer to Hydrostatic Risk
With 10 years of proven market performance and installation in over 15,000 pools, the Compass HydroPro™ is a patented hydrostatic relief valve that sets a new standard for pool protection.
Ultra-Sensitive Trigger
The HydroPro™ valve is engineered to detect rising groundwater pressure far earlier than standard industry valves, giving your pool maximum protection before damage can occur.
5× the Flow Rate
Our patented valve releases groundwater pressure at five times the rate of the standard hydrostatic valve used in most fibreglass pools. A dramatic improvement in real-world protection.
Patented Technology
10 years of proven market performance and a patent protect this innovation. It's exclusively available with Compass in-ground pools. No other manufacturer offers anything comparable.
Lifetime Warranty Backed
The HydroPro™ valve is so effective that it enables Compass to offer a world-first lifetime warranty against hydrostatic damage, transferable to new owners for up to 25 years.
Why Standard Valves Aren't Enough
Every fibreglass pool is fitted with a basic hydrostatic relief valve as standard. There's a significant difference, however, in the performance of the industry-standard valve compared to the HydroPro™ valve.
A standard valve opens slowly and has limited flow capacity. In a significant hydrostatic event such as a major storm, flash flooding, or a period of prolonged heavy rainfall, the pressure can build faster than a standard valve can release it. The result can be catastrophic structural damage to the pool shell.
The HydroPro™ valve was engineered specifically to solve this problem, with a trigger sensitivity and flow rate that meets the demands of real extreme-weather events, not just average conditions.
Ask About HydroPro™Part of the Compass Triple Warranty
HydroPro™ is one of three layers of protection that make up the Compass Triple Warranty, the most comprehensive warranty package in the Australian fibreglass pool industry.
HydroPro™ Valve Protection
Lifetime warranty against hydrostatic damage caused by rising groundwater and extreme weather events. Transferable to new owners for up to 25 years.
CeramicCore™ Structural Warranty
Lifetime structural warranty backed by our proprietary ceramic composite core, the strongest fibreglass pool shell available. Transferable to new owners for up to 25 years.
ArmourShield Cosmetic Warranty
10-year cosmetic warranty on all Bi-Luminite series pools, backed by ArmourShield. This additional vinyl ester resin layer protects the interior surface from UV and chemical breakdown.
Total Peace of Mind, In Every Compass Pool
HydroPro™ is just one reason why Compass pools are built to last longer than any alternative.
CeramicCore™ Technology
Every Compass pool is built with a proprietary ceramic composite core, structurally superior to any standard fibreglass shell and virtually immune to osmosis.
Learn about CeramicCore →Vantage Self-Cleaning
Australia's #1 self-cleaning pool system, with reduced manual vacuuming and lower running costs. Built into every Compass pool that specifies it.
Learn about Vantage →9 Bi-Luminite + 5 Vivid Colours
9 exclusive Bi-Luminite 3D-depth colours plus 5 Vivid colours, available only through Compass. Bi-Luminite is protected by ArmourShield and backed by a 10-year cosmetic warranty.
Explore colours →Triple Warranty
Lifetime structural warranty plus lifetime hydrostatic warranty plus 10-year cosmetic warranty. The most comprehensive coverage available in the Australian pool industry.
Read the warranty →Any Site, Any Conditions
Ceramic core, HydroPro™ valve, and Maxi Rib together engineer Compass pools for challenging Australian conditions, including reactive soil, high water tables and sloping sites.
Above-ground pools →4.6★ Rated by Owners
4.6 stars on Google and 4.5 stars on ProductReview.com.au, from hundreds of Compass pool owners across Australia and New Zealand.
Read our reviews →Frequently Asked Questions About Hydrostatic Protection
What pool buyers should know before making a decision.
What is hydrostatic damage?
Hydrostatic damage occurs when the water level in the ground rises higher than the water level in your pool. When this happens, your pool will naturally want to lift or float, like a boat. As the groundwater subsides, the uneven reduction in pressure can result in permanent bulges, cracks in the walls and floor, or structural movement of the pool shell. It can affect both fibreglass and concrete pools.
Is hydrostatic damage covered by home insurance?
In almost all cases, no. Hydrostatic damage is a natural occurrence caused by rising groundwater. Most home and contents insurance policies, as well as most pool manufacturer warranties, specifically exclude this type of damage. This means pool owners are typically left to cover the repair cost themselves, which can be substantial.
What is the HydroPro™ valve?
The HydroPro™ valve is a patented hydrostatic relief valve developed exclusively by Compass Pools. It is installed in every Compass in-ground pool and releases rising groundwater pressure at five times the rate of the standard industry valve, giving your pool maximum protection during extreme weather events. It is exclusively available with Compass in-ground pools.
Does every Compass pool come with a HydroPro™ valve?
Yes. The HydroPro™ valve is standard in every Compass in-ground pool installation. It is not an optional upgrade or a premium tier feature. Every customer gets the same level of protection.
What does the hydrostatic warranty cover?
The HydroPro™ valve enables Compass to offer a lifetime warranty against damage to your pool shell caused by hydrostatic pressure. This is believed to be a world first in the pool industry. The warranty is transferable to subsequent owners for the balance of 25 years if you sell your home, meaning your pool continues to add value even when you move on.
Do standard fibreglass pools have any hydrostatic protection?
All in-ground pools are required by Australian standards to have a basic hydrostatic relief system. However, the standard industry valve has a much lower flow rate and less sensitive trigger than the HydroPro™ valve. In a significant groundwater event, the standard valve may not release pressure quickly enough to prevent damage. Compass's HydroPro™ valve was specifically developed to address this gap, and is the only valve on the market backed by a lifetime warranty.
Want to know more about the HydroPro™ valve?
Your local Compass dealer can walk you through the technology and the warranty in person, at no cost and with no obligation.
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