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Many automatic pool cleaners (APC) cover only part of a swimming pool. This Zodiac Baracuda MX8 APC has better surface area coverage than the average APC. It also works well in small pools.Read more

Some of the most basic things are overlooked when building a swimming pool. For example, where to position the weir, where to position the aimflow jet and the filter and pump. Having a badly positioned weir could render the pool a nightmare to maintain. The best place to place the weir is in the middleRead more

Do I need plans to build a pool? We regularly get asked if plans are needed to build a swimming pool in Durban, South Africa. Daily, I receive calls from want-to-be swimming pool owners for a quote on a new swimming pool. I always ask them if they have had the pool approved by theRead more

The most common type of filtration system in a swimming pool in South Africa is a sand filter. In the “old days” before sand filter was so popular, the diatomaceous earth filter (DE filter) was the standard type fitted to swimming pools. These were extremely effective as it could clean the pool water to smallerRead more

Mr V. Munien had swimming pool issues. He had this to say about our service on 20 July 2016: “I called Blupool to check the problem I was having with the filtration system in the pool. They were able to accurately diagnose the problem and the repair was conducted efficiently. The workmanship was excellent andRead more

The following article was written by Ian Tjasink, the Owner of BLUPOOL Westville. I hope you enjoy the read! Swimming pools exist in nine out of ten gardens. Their popularity in sub-tropical climate might be very rewarding at times. In truth, the occasions that contribute to its justification are often questioned by the one payingRead more

The service was excellent and I found it very easy to access the guys from BLUPOOL! My pool is in fact, back to the right colour and working the way it should after their quick work. I’ll definitely be recommending them and using them again!Read more

“From quotation to completion of the job – very efficient and professional.” Angela urgently needed a swimming pool pump to be replaced in Durban North. She wrote this on 20 June 2016      Read more

Testing It is important to have your water tested regulary so you can make sure that your water is balanced and adequate  sanitizer levels  are being  maintained. There are two options to choose from when it comes to water testing, you can either buy your own test  kit or you could take a sample toRead more

CHEMISTRY The 4th step in pool care and maintenance is water chemistry, knowing what chemicals to add when. By doing this you can achieve the 3 P’s of water chemistry: Prevention of disease: Introduction of The BioGuard 3-step programme Protection of equipment: Water that is not balanced correctly causes wear and tear on the poolRead more