Pool equipment supply and installation • South-east Melbourne
Pumps, filters, chlorinators and heating installed to suit the system
Litra PoolCare installs and can supply pool pumps, filters, salt chlorinators, heaters and heat pumps across Melbourne’s south-east. Before fitting new equipment, we check the pool’s flow requirements, existing pump and filter, pipework, valves, controls and available space so the new unit works with the rest of the system.
Equipment sales & supply with installation
Litra PoolCare can select, supply and install suitable equipment after checking the existing pool system and site conditions. Madimack salt chlorinators and pool heat pumps are available for supply and installation through Litra PoolCare.
New installation or replacement of existing equipment?
A new installation adds equipment or introduces a new function. Replacement applies when an existing unit has failed, deteriorated, become unreliable, no longer suits the system or is no longer economical to repair.
Adding equipment to an existing pool
Examples include adding a salt chlorinator to a manually dosed pool, connecting heating for the first time or installing a new filtration arrangement.
The work may require new unions, changed valve positions, a revised return route, controller coordination or preparation for licensed electrical or gas work.
Request an equipment installation assessmentReplacing an existing unit
Replacement is not always a like-for-like connection. Newer models can have different flow requirements, union positions, controller needs, electrical loads or service clearances.
The replacement unit is checked against the existing plumbing, filter, valves, available space and connected equipment.
Pool equipment replacement MelbourneWhat is checked before installation
Motor power, filter diameter or heater output alone does not confirm compatibility. The equipment must work within the pool system’s flow, control and space limits.
Installation requirements by equipment type
Pumps, filters, chlorinators and heating equipment each have different connection and commissioning requirements. See the relevant service below for equipment-specific installation requirements.
Pool pumps
Pump selection is based on the required flow and the resistance created by the filter, valves, pipework, chlorinator and heating equipment. A higher motor rating does not automatically produce better circulation.
Pool filters
The filter must operate within the manufacturer’s rated flow and pressure limits at the pump’s intended operating speeds. The layout also needs room for backwashing, cartridge removal, lid access and future valve service.
Salt chlorinators
Cell direction, controller position, minimum water flow, salt level and timer coordination are checked against the selected manufacturer’s requirements and the existing circulation system.
Heaters and heat pumps
The heating unit must receive stable water flow within its permitted range. We check position, airflow, bypass layout, drainage and equipment order for the selected model and site.
Valves and visible plumbing
Targeted plumbing changes may be required where connection heights, union sizes, flow direction or isolation requirements differ from the existing layout.
How the installation is planned
Installation planning starts with the selected equipment, the existing circulation system and the available equipment-pad space.
Review the equipment area
Check wide photos, model labels, visible plumbing, valve positions, access and the reason for adding the equipment.
Confirm compatibility
Compare the proposed model with expected flow, filter limits, pipe size, controller requirements and manufacturer specifications.
Define the required work
Identify the equipment connection, unions, valves, visible PVC changes and any separate licensed trade requirements.
Install the pool-side components
Position and connect the equipment while retaining access to baskets, lids, cells, gauges and service panels.
Commission the system
Check priming, flow, pressure, valve position, visible leaks and basic operation of the connected equipment.
Set the initial operating plan
Set the initial filtration, chlorination or heating settings and explain what to check after installation.
Pool-side installation and licensed trade work
Pool plumbing, equipment positioning and commissioning are separate from electrical, gas and regulated refrigerant work.
Pool-side work may include
- inspection of the existing circulation path;
- equipment positioning and access planning;
- accessible unions and isolation valves;
- agreed visible PVC pipework changes;
- pump priming, pressure and flow checks;
- basic controller and operating setup;
- visible leak checks after commissioning.
Separate licensed or specialist work may include
- new electrical circuits, fixed wiring or switchboard changes;
- electrical fault investigation;
- gas supply, appliance connection, alteration or flue work;
- work involving regulated refrigerant that could cause refrigerant leakage;
- structural, drainage or building work outside the agreed pool-equipment scope.
Electrical installation work in Victoria must be arranged through a Registered Electrical Contractor and completed by an appropriately licensed electrical worker; a Certificate of Electrical Safety is required for electrical installation work. Gas installation, connection or alteration must be completed by a suitably licensed gasfitter. Work involving regulated refrigerant that could cause leakage requires the appropriate Refrigerant Handling Licence.
Modernisation and crowded equipment pads
If the equipment pad is crowded or has been altered several times, installing one new component may not solve access, flow or service problems. In that case, the connected equipment and plumbing should be reviewed together.
When a broader equipment plan may be needed
When the existing fault should be diagnosed first
New equipment should not be selected simply to solve an unexplained flow, pressure, leak or control problem. If the failed component is uncertain, diagnose the system before choosing repair, replacement or a new installation.
If the faulty component is not yet known, start with pool equipment inspection and repair. If an existing unit clearly needs replacement, see pool equipment replacement.
What to send before booking
One wide photo of the complete equipment area is usually more useful than several close-ups without the surrounding pipework and valves.
Equipment-area photos
- the full equipment pad from a few steps back;
- the pump, filter, chlorinator and heating equipment together;
- all visible valves, unions and pipe directions;
- available floor and wall space;
- nearby fences, gates, drainage points and access paths.
Model and pool details
- pump, filter, chlorinator and heater model labels;
- filter pressure-gauge reading;
- error codes or controller messages;
- Melbourne suburb and approximate pool volume;
- the equipment you want to add;
- whether the equipment has already been purchased; if so, include the exact model number and a clear photo of the label.
Photos can show the likely connection path and access constraints, but they may not confirm internal valve condition, actual flow, electrical capacity or hidden pipe restrictions. An on-site check may still be required.
Related pool equipment services
Pool equipment installation FAQ
Can several items be installed during the same job?
Yes, where the equipment, available space and trade requirements allow it. Planning connected items together helps maintain correct flow direction, valve access and future service space.
Can compatibility be confirmed from photos?
Photos can identify model numbers, visible plumbing, valve positions and access problems. They cannot always confirm actual flow, electrical capacity, internal valve condition or hidden restrictions.
Does new equipment always require new plumbing?
No. Existing visible plumbing may be reused when it is correctly sized, in suitable condition and compatible with the new equipment.
What if the existing equipment is already faulty?
If an existing unit clearly needs replacement, see pool equipment replacement. If the cause of the problem is uncertain, begin with pool equipment inspection and repair.
Send a wide photo of the equipment pad, clear model labels, the Melbourne suburb and a short description of the equipment you want to add. Litra PoolCare can review connection requirements, compatibility, service access and any separate trade work that may be needed.
Service Area Map: South-East Melbourne, Nearby Bayside Suburbs & Selected Peninsula Areas
Tap a suburb chip to focus the map. We mainly service Carrum Downs, Frankston, Seaford, Chelsea, Patterson Lakes and nearby south-east suburbs, with selected Mornington Peninsula coverage.
Litra PoolCare service areas
Regular maintenance is concentrated around established south-east Melbourne routes. Green pool recovery, diagnostics and planned equipment work can often be considered across a wider area. Availability is always confirmed by suburb, job scope and current route.
Core service area
Best fit for recurring pool maintenance as well as one-off recovery, diagnosis, repair, replacement and installation work.
- Carrum Downs
- Frankston
- Seaford
- Skye
- Langwarrin
- Patterson Lakes
- Chelsea
- Edithvale
- Aspendale
- Mordialloc
Extended service area
Visits are confirmed according to the current route and the type of work required. One-off equipment and recovery jobs can often be scheduled more widely than recurring maintenance.
- Dandenong
- Keysborough
- Noble Park
- Springvale
- Clayton
- Cranbourne
- Lyndhurst
- Narre Warren
- Berwick
- Hampton Park
- Mount Eliza
- Mount Martha
- Brighton
- Glen Waverley
- Wheelers Hill
- Mulgrave
Other locations — Case by case
Regular maintenance is available only when the address fits an active route. One-off recovery and equipment work may be considered separately.
- Caulfield
- Ormond
- Bentleigh
If your suburb is not listed, send the address and required service. Equipment replacement and installation may be available beyond the normal maintenance route.