Pitting and Discolouration in a gunite pool. Discolouration in gunite pools is worrying. This caused concern for a swimming pool owner in Durban. He also had concerns about his swimming pool which had a crack, uneven paster and staining. 1. Possible Cracking in the Corner of the pool 2. Marble plaster discoloured 3. Marble plasterRead more
Cracked pool, what now? Why does a Swimming Pool Crack? Cracks can be caused by several reasons, we’ll take a look at them in this blog. Once a swimming pool is cracked, seek advice and remedial services from a reputable swimming pool builder that belongs to the professional association in South Africa, the National SpaRead more
The Best Way to Chlorinate a Pool – with Salt The best way to chlorinate a pool is by using Salt Water Chlorinators. They have been around for over 30 years and they are a marvellous invention. Turning saltwater into chlorine! What is the most efficient way to sanitize your swimming pool water? Definitely theRead more
The new Blue Riiot is easy pool water testing and puts an end to expired test strips and test kit solutions. Imagine waking up on a Saturday morning and getting a message from your iPhone or any smart phone telling you that your swimming pool water is perfect, or your pool water balance needsRead more
Is your swimming pool pump sucking air from somewhere? Signs that your swimming pool pump is sucking air are easy to notice. The suction pipe (the pipe joining the pool weir to the pump) has to be airtight to be effective. If there is a break in the pipe, your Kreepy won’t work. To tellRead more
Kreepy not working when you get home from work? By Kreepy, we mean any automatic pool cleaner or APC. Some call it a Baracuda or a Zodiac, but Kreepy is the generic name most use for an automatic pool cleaner. Interestingly enough, we use ‘Kreepy’ mostly in South Africa because the first-ever automatic pool cleanerRead more
For some swimmers, breaststroke is the best stroke! Just like freestyle, this type of swimming is a great form of exercise, provided that you get a few basics right. Just like in freestyle, your legs, hips and shoulders need to form as straight a line as possible. In breaststroke, however, you need to slant yourRead more
If you’re jumping into the pool after work every day to get fit rather than just to cool down, floating on your back and occasionally splashing the kids isn’t going to cut it – you’re going to have to do some laps. We’ve put together some freestyle and breaststroke tips to help you make sureRead more
Swimming’s a great form of exercise – it works multiple groups of muscles without putting any strain on your joints. Thanks to the various strokes, you can work different groups of muscles – all without getting hot and sweaty. Our favourite sport does even more than that though – it’s a great way to relieveRead more
Clean Mud from the Swimming Pool Did you get mud in your swimming pool after this recent downpour in Durban? As pool owners, we spend so much time making sure our swimming pools are crystal clear and inviting to dive into. After staying perfectly clear during the months we don’t use our pool, the weatherRead more
