World-First Patented Technology
Advanced Hydrostatic Protection: the 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 five times faster than standard valves, protecting your pool through weather events home insurance won’t cover.
The Risk Every Pool Owner Should Know About
One of the lesser-known risks of owning any 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.
The pool then wants to lift or float, like a boat. As the groundwater subsides, pressure reduces unevenly, which can leave permanent bulges, cracks or structural movement. With more frequent extreme weather and record rainfall, the risk is growing.
Critically, hydrostatic damage is nearly always excluded from home insurance and most manufacturers’ warranties, leaving owners exposed to a significant repair bill.
The HydroPro™ Valve, Our Answer to Hydrostatic Risk
With 10 years of proven performance and more than 15,000+ pools protected, HydroPro™ sets a new standard for pool protection.
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Ultra-Sensitive Trigger
Detects rising groundwater pressure far earlier than standard valves, protecting your pool before damage can occur.
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5× the Flow Rate
Releases groundwater pressure five times faster than the standard valve used in most fibreglass pools.
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Patented Technology
Protected by patent and available exclusively with Compass inground pools.
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Lifetime Warranty Backed
Enables a world-first lifetime hydrostatic warranty on Bi-Luminite pools, transferable to new owners for up to 25 years.
Why Standard Valves Aren’t Enough
Every fibreglass pool has a basic hydrostatic relief valve, but performance varies a great deal between the industry-standard valve and HydroPro™.
A standard valve opens slowly and has limited flow capacity. In a major storm, flash flooding or prolonged heavy rain, pressure can build faster than it can release, and the result can be catastrophic damage to the shell.
HydroPro™ was engineered to solve this, with a trigger sensitivity and flow rate built for real extreme-weather events, not just average conditions.
Part of the Compass Triple Warranty
HydroPro™ is one of three layers of protection in the Triple Warranty, the most comprehensive warranty package in the Australian fibreglass pool industry.
ArmourShield, 10-year cosmetic warranty
An extra layer of vinyl ester resin over the Bi-Luminite surface protects colour from UV, chemicals and cosmetic osmosis. 10 years on Bi-Luminite, 7 years on Vivid.
About Bi-LuminiteCeramic Core, structural warranty
The proprietary ceramic composite core resists osmosis and handles reactive soil and ground movement. Lifetime* on Bi-Luminite, 25 years on Vivid.
About Ceramic CoreHydroPro™ valve, hydrostatic warranty
Our patented valve releases groundwater pressure five times faster than the industry standard, enabling a world-first lifetime hydrostatic warranty on Bi-Luminite pools.
About HydroProTotal Peace of Mind in Every Compass Pool
HydroPro™ is one reason Compass pools are built to last.
Vantage self-cleaning
In-floor jets push debris to one canister. No vacuuming, no robotic cleaner, fewer chemicals and no cold spots.
Discover VantageTriple Warranty
Structural, cosmetic and hydrostatic cover in one package, transferable to new owners for up to 25 years.
See the Triple WarrantyCeramic Core
A proprietary structural layer of vinyl ester resin and ceramic microspheres. Standard in every Compass pool.
About Ceramic CoreBi-Luminite colours
Nine exclusive colours built from two colour layers and large reflective chips for real 3D depth.
See Bi-LuminiteMaxi Rib technology
External structural ribs let a full-size pool stand partly or fully above ground on slopes, rooftops and tight sites.
See Maxi RibCustomisations
Spas, waders, beach zones, Sunpods, infinity edges and lighting, built into the shell at the factory.
See the optionsFrequently Asked Questions About Hydrostatic Protection
What pool buyers should know before deciding.
What is hydrostatic damage?
Hydrostatic damage happens when the water level in the ground rises above the water level in your pool. The pool wants to lift or float, like a boat. As the groundwater subsides, the uneven drop in pressure can leave permanent bulges, cracks in the walls and floor, or structural movement. 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, and most home and contents policies, as well as most pool manufacturer warranties, specifically exclude it. Owners are usually left to pay for repairs themselves, which can be substantial.
What is the HydroPro™ valve?
HydroPro™ is a patented hydrostatic relief valve developed by Compass Pools. It is installed in every Compass inground pool and releases rising groundwater pressure five times faster than the standard industry valve, giving your pool maximum protection during extreme weather.
Does every Compass pool come with a HydroPro™ valve?
Yes. HydroPro™ is standard in every Compass inground pool. It is not an optional upgrade or a premium tier feature, so every customer gets the same level of protection.
What does the hydrostatic warranty cover?
HydroPro™ allows Compass to offer a lifetime warranty against damage to the pool shell caused by hydrostatic pressure on Bi-Luminite series pools, believed to be a world first in the pool industry. The warranty transfers to subsequent owners for the balance of 25 years if you sell your home.
Do standard fibreglass pools have any hydrostatic protection?
All inground pools are required by Australian standards to have a basic hydrostatic relief system. The standard valve has a much lower flow rate and a less sensitive trigger than HydroPro™, so in a significant groundwater event it may not release pressure fast enough to prevent damage. HydroPro™ was developed to close that gap and is backed by a lifetime warranty.
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