Pool Alkalinity Calculator: What to Add & How Much
Total alkalinity is one of the most misunderstood numbers on your test kit, yet it quietly controls how stable your pool water stays from week to week. Think of it as a buffer that stops your pH from bouncing around every time it rains or the sun beats down on your Western Cape pool. Get […]
When and How to Repair or Replace a Pool Skimmer Box: Cape Town Pool Owner’s Guide
Your pool skimmer box works quietly in the background, drawing surface water and floating debris into the filtration system before it sinks and clouds your pool. It is easy to ignore until something goes wrong. In Cape Town, where summer heat, salty coastal air and the occasional freeze in the higher-lying suburbs all take their […]
Pool Water Discolouration: What They Mean & How to Fix Them in Cape Town, South Africa
There are few things more off-putting than lifting the pool cover on a warm Cape Town morning and finding water that is green, cloudy, or tinged with brown instead of that inviting sparkle. Pool water discolouration is one of the most common complaints we hear from homeowners across the Western Cape, and the good news […]
Different Types of Pool Pump Timers and How to Find the Right One For You
A pool pump quietly does the heavy lifting behind every clear, swimmable pool, but running it around the clock wastes electricity and shortens the life of your equipment. A good pool pump timer solves both problems by switching your pump on and off automatically, so the water gets the circulation it needs without you having […]
How Long Does a Salt Chlorine Generator Take to Make Chlorine?
If you have recently switched to a salt chlorine generator, one of the first questions you are likely to ask is how long it takes to actually make chlorine. The short answer is that the process begins the moment your pump switches on and current passes through the salt cell, but building and holding a […]
A Complete Guide to Pool Pump Installation in Cape Town
A reliable pump is the beating heart of any swimming pool. It circulates water through the filter, keeps the surface clear of debris, and helps your chemicals do their job. In Cape Town, where summers are hot and the Cape Doctor keeps blowing leaves and dust across your garden, a properly installed pool pump makes […]
Why Your Pool Pump Is Losing Prime — and How to Fix It
There are few more frustrating sounds around a Cape Town pool than a pump that whirs away but moves no water. If your pump keeps losing prime, it means air has crept into the system and the impeller is spinning against nothing but a pocket of air instead of a solid column of water. The […]
How To Replace Your Pool Pump Shaft Seal
A leaking pool pump is one of the most common problems we see across Cape Town, and more often than not the culprit is a worn shaft seal. If you have noticed water pooling under the motor, a whining pump, or the motor tripping your DB board, the shaft seal has probably failed. The good […]
How to Prime a Pool Pump Like a Pro (Cape Town Guide)
A pool pump that runs dry is a pool pump that dies. Here in Cape Town, where load-shedding trips your pool timer and long dry summers push evaporation hard, knowing how to prime a pool pump is one of the most useful skills a pool owner can have. Priming simply means filling the pump housing […]
