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Salt chlorine generator system installed for a residential swimming pool in Cape Town

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April 25, 2025

How Long Does a Salt Chlorine Generator Take to Make Chlorine?

Plus: How to Install a Salt Chlorine Generator in Your Cape Town Pool Salt chlorine generators (also known as salt chlorinators) have revolutionised pool care across the Western Cape. They turn regular table salt...

Professional pool technician vacuuming a residential swimming pool for routine maintenance in Cape Town.

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By admin
April 24, 2025

Pool Water Discolouration: What They Mean & How to Fix Them in Cape Town, South Africa

Discoloured pool water is more than an eyesore—it can signal serious water quality issues. At Pools Reno, we specialise in diagnosing and treating pool water discolouration for homeowners across Cape Town and the Western...

Close-up of an Earthco pool skimmer weir flap installed in a Cape Town pool to improve surface debris collection and skimming performance

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By admin
April 24, 2025

When and How to Repair or Replace a Pool Skimmer Box: Cape Town Pool Owner’s Guide

If you're experiencing water loss, poor skimming action, or air bubbles in your pool system, your pool skimmer box may be the culprit. At Pools Reno, we specialise in pool skimmer repairs and replacements...

Swimming pool volume calculation formula diagram for accurate water measurement

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By admin
April 20, 2025

Pool Volume Calculator: How Much Water Is In Your Pool?

Calculating your pool’s volume is a crucial step in pool maintenance. Whether you need to determine how much water to add after a clean, adjust chemicals, or size your pool equipment, knowing your pool’s...

High-performance pool pump connected to a full filtration system in a residential Kuilsriver pool setup, ensuring clean and efficient water circulation.

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By admin
April 20, 2025

Pool Pump Size Calculator: What Size Pump Do You Need?

Pool Pump Size Calculator: What Size Pump Do You Need? Choosing the right pool pump is essential for maintaining a clean and healthy pool. A pump that is too small may struggle to filter...

Person using a digital salt meter to test salt level in a backyard saltwater swimming pool in Cape Town, South Africa

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By admin
April 20, 2025

Pool Salt Calculator: How Much Salt Do You Need to Add?

If you have a saltwater pool, maintaining the correct salt levels is crucial for optimal performance. Saltwater pools rely on a salt chlorine generator to produce chlorine from salt, providing a more natural and...

Adding baking soda to a swimming pool to raise total alkalinity levels

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By admin
April 20, 2025

Pool Alkalinity Calculator: What to Add & How Much

Maintaining the right alkalinity levels in your pool is key to ensuring balanced water chemistry. Pool alkalinity acts as a buffer to stabilize the pH levels of your pool water, preventing drastic swings in...

By admin
April 20, 2025
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Sand Filter Calculator: How Much Sand Do You Need?

A sand filter is an essential component of pool filtration, ensuring that the water remains clean and clear by trapping debris, dirt, and impurities. To maintain its efficiency, the filter must contain the correct...

Pouring pool shock into a backyard swimming pool for water sanitisation

Swimming Pools

By admin
April 20, 2025

Pool Shock Calculator: How Much Shock Do You Need?

When pool water becomes cloudy, has high levels of contaminants, or experiences a sudden drop in water quality, it’s time to use pool shock. Shocking your pool means adding a large dose of chlorine...