In our previous article we learnt about alkalinity and its importance in pool care. Today we’re going to tell you how to manage and control the alkalinity of your swimming pool. BioGuard Balance pak 100 is used to raise total alkalinity in your swimming pool. Its pre measured bags makes it convenient and accurate whenRead more
In short total alkalinity is a measure of the ability of the water to resist pH change. If the total alkalinity of water is kept between the ideal range 80-125 ppm (plaster pools) and 125-150 ppm (other pools), It acts as a buffer against change in pH. So if it rains heavy or a lotRead more
In our last weeks article we spoke about how to prevent metals from staining pool surfaces and discolouring pool water using BioGuard pool magnet. In this weeks article we are going to introduce you to a product that when used together with pool magnet can remove metals from your pool water completely. BioGuard’s Sparkle upRead more
Does your pool have a green or greenish-blue tint to the water? Have you noticed stains forming on your pool surfaces? Well then chances are you may have a metal problem in your pool. Metals play a role in water balance as it has the ability to stain pool surfaces and discolour water as well.Read more
Okay, so like i mentiond in previous articles, not many pool owners take the time to properly care for their pools and as a result it causes chaos to the water chemistry. For those of us that do not Oxidise our swimming pool regularly, (step-Two of the 3-step programme), we may find that our poolRead more
PREVENT ALGAE Ever heard the expression “prevention is better than cure?’’ Well pool owners should know this all too well. Every pool owner at one stage or the other has had a pool green with algae. Most pool owners know the cost of fixing that problem. Step Three of the BioGuard 3-Step programme is designedRead more
BioGuard has come up with its unique 3-step Programme to keep your swimming pool sparkling clean and clear at all times. Thanks to their wide range of products available, we at Blupool can assist in custom designing a programme that suits your lifestyle and your pocket. This week we will be introducing one ofRead more
Many of us start too late when wanting to build a swimming pool. It stands to reason that we don’t think of swimming at all in winter, but the fact of the matter is sometimes it can take longer than a season- just to get your pool plans passed. One of the biggest mistakes homeownersRead more
BLUPOOL recently had to rebuild a swimming pool in Durban North which was cracking. The pool, on Kindlewood Estate in Mount Edgecombe, started to develop cracks in the structure. The cracking was so bad, that it was necessary to build a new swimming pool ‘inside’ the existing pool. The clients were pleased with our workRead more
Blupool can supply a wide range of swimming pool equipment such as pumps, filters, salt chlorinators and automatic pool cleaners. Although we only keep fast-moving and popular items in stock, we can also source other equipment from our various suppliers. We believe in saving energy and power, so we provide alternatives to standard pool equipmentRead more
