Gunite or fibreglass, which one is better? One of the most asked questions by prospective pool owners is when making a decision on which pool to build: “Which is better, fibreglass or gunite (concrete)?” If the customer asks this question in front of enough pool ‘professionals’, they’ll get a barrage of answers. All different, forRead more
Pool Water Testing There are certain guidelines we should follow when maintaining our swimming pool. For the health of bathers, we should be testing our pool water at least once a week. Especially during the busy, hot and rainy summer periods. In South Africa’s Durban KwaZulu Natal, anyway. Keep the chlorine residual between 1 &Read more
Back-Up® Algaecide is a unique form of liquid concentrate available in 500ml bottles. Pool chemicals work better when the water is properly balanced, and even though Back-Up® works in high or low pH conditions, your water will still need to be balanced in order for chlorine to work effectively. When using Back-Up®, an initial doseRead more
Clogged filter sand will affect the performance of your Kreepy. Does your Kreepy work for 10 minutes after a backwash and then get sluggish until it stops? The swimming pool filter is the most underrated yet important piece of equipment your pool has. The filter is the kidney of the swimming pool because it clearsRead more
This swimming pool in Westbrook on the KwaZulu Natal North Coast is leaking very badly through cracks in the structure. The ground that the pool was built in has moved substantially over the years, causing the structure to open up like a shell. By looking at the water level on the left compared to theRead more
Does your Pool Water Look Clean? Going for a swim? It turns out that people aren’t the only ones who find water inviting when the Durban temperatures soar. Microbes, like bacteria that live on our skin and in our noses, get into the pool whenever we swim. Not all of them make us sick, andRead more
This new product will help you remove any unsightly stains that you may have in your pool. Watch this video to find out more…… {youtube}PNCUT8jqwp8|480|350|{/youtube} Send us an online enquiry if you would like to order this.Read more
Spring Clean Your Swimming Pool Filter Sand Every swimming pool needs a clean and efficient filter to function properly. The longevity of your filter is directly proportionate to the work load it has to endure. In South Africa, the sand filter overtook the diateomatious earth filter in popularity almost 20 years ago, and is stillRead more
Which is the best surface for my pool? The jury is still out on what the best surface for a swimming pool really is. When you are going to build a new pool, you have the choice of marble plaster, fibreglass lining, or tiling the pool. Tiling isn’t very common in Durban South Africa, butRead more
Ever had swimming pool water that is blue, but so cloudy you cannot see the floor? Sometimes all the swimming pool water needs is a coagulant which separates the dirt from the water. Super Clear Tablets from BioGuard® is an effective water clarifier with Poly A 2000. Restores Water Clarity Gets to Work Instantly EasyRead more
