Justham Pools NZ

25/08/2025

Poolside paradise at home, who would want to leave…

23/08/2025

25/03/2025

We Asked AI How Many Swimming Pools Exist… And Got Six Different Answers! 🤖💦

Ever wondered how many swimming pools there are in the world? Well, we did too! So, we asked some of the smartest AI models available—because clearly, counting pools is too much work for humans. 😆

Here’s what they told us:

🤖 ChatGPT Deep Search: "Approximately 24–25 million." (Very detailed answer, sounds confident… We like it.)

🚀 Elon's Grok3: "Around 35 million." (Bold move, Grok. Just throw an extra 10 million in there, why not?)

🔍 Perplexity: "Tens of millions." (Ah yes, the classic 'somewhere between a lot and a whole lot' approach.)

📊 Google Gemini: "Between 25 and 30 million or more." (Or more? That’s a bit of a pool cop-out.)

🧐 Claude.AI: "Approximately 14–22 million." (Claude playing it safe, keeping expectations low.)

🌊 DeepSeek: "Between 18 and 27 million." (Another middle-of-the-road estimate. We respect the effort.)

Conclusion? AI is great at sounding smart, but even the most advanced algorithms can’t agree on how many pools exist. Maybe we should just count them ourselves… but we’d rather be swimming. 😎

One thing we do know for sure? If you need help repairing, or installing a pool, Justham Pools has got you covered—no AI required.

Give us a call, and we’ll give you real answers, no deep research needed!

21/03/2025

Autumn Leaves & Pool Grief – How to Keep the Peace in New Zealand

So, you’ve just had a beautiful new pool installed by Justham Pools—or maybe even a competitor (we won’t judge). Either way, that shimmering blue water is your new backyard pride and joy. But as autumn rolls in, something strange starts happening. The trees? They’ve declared war.

Suddenly, every leaf within a 10-kilometre radius seems determined to take a final dive—right into your pool. If you thought you could relax after installation, think again! But don’t worry. Keeping your pool in top shape during autumn doesn’t have to be a full-time job.

Why Leaves Are Your Pool’s Worst Enemy
At first, a few leaves floating on the surface might seem harmless—maybe even picturesque. But let them sit too long, and you’ll end up with:

✅ Clogged Pool Pumps & Filters – Your pool’s circulation system isn’t designed to chew through a forest. Too many leaves can block the skimmer, strain the pump, and lead to costly repairs.

✅ Algae’s Best Friend – Rotting leaves release organic matter, turning your pool into an all-you-can-eat buffet for algae. Before you know it, your pristine water is murky green.

✅ Chemical Chaos – As leaves break down, they mess with your pool’s pH and chlorine levels. The more unbalanced your pool water becomes, the more chemicals (and money) you’ll need to fix it.

How to Win the Battle Against Leaves
🍂 Skim Like a Pro – A daily skim keeps leaves from sinking to the bottom. A good-quality leaf net and a few minutes a day will save hours of cleaning later.

🍂 Use a Pool Cover – The easiest way to keep leaves out? Stop them from getting in. A pool cover is your best friend in autumn, reducing maintenance time and keeping the water warmer.

🍂 Check & Clean Your Filter – Your filter works overtime catching autumn debris. Rinse or backwash it regularly to keep everything running smoothly.

🍂 Invest in a Robotic Pool Cleaner – If skimming isn’t your thing, a robotic pool cleaner is a game-changer. It vacuums up leaves and debris while you sit back and enjoy the view.

Final Thought
Leaves may fall, but your pool doesn’t have to suffer. A little effort now will keep your pool looking great and ready for swimming whenever the sun decides to come out again.

Just got a brand-new pool? Make sure it stays in top shape this autumn—your future self will thank you!

01/09/2024

It was great to see everyone at Napier’s Home & Garden Show this weekend! ☀️ A shout out to all the Dads today, including our very own, Happy First Father’s Day Brad! ❤️

20/08/2024

✨ We have 10 double passes to GIVEAWAY to Napier’s Home & Garden Show this weekend✨

We’re back at the Home & Garden show at McLean Park this Fri - Sun. We’d love to give away free tickets to our local community! Please message us directly (use the button “send message” at the bottom of this post) to receive a double pass to the show 🤩

Show dates & times:
Friday 30 Aug 10am - 5pm
Saturday 31 Aug 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1 Sept 10am - 4pm

05/08/2024

Small backyard? No worries! Our Kiwi 5 is designed to fit nicely in the smallest of spaces. This little beauty has been finished off with white quartzite coping stones, exposed coloured concrete with decorative pebbles & aluminium fencing. Plus a touch of landscaping 👌🏻💦

05/04/2024

The Kiwi 5 pool looking ever so smart in grey with grey granite coping stones & exposed coloured concrete with decorative pebbles. Finished off with aluminium fencing.

03/04/2024

We loved helping this school restore their pool. Let the swimming lessons begin! ☀️🏊