Swimming Pools

Pool pump gasket, shaft seal, and O-ring rebuild kit for swimming pool pump repairs in Cape Town

Swimming Pools

By Pools Reno Team
April 25, 2025

How To Replace Your Pool Pump Shaft Seal

A Step-by-Step To Replace Pool Pump Shaft Seal Guide for Cape Town Pool Owners A leaking pool pump can waste water, reduce filtration efficiency, and damage your motor over time. In most cases, the...

Complete pool pump installation with new plumbing and electrical setup in Cape Town

Swimming Pools

By Pools Reno Team
April 25, 2025

A Complete Guide to Pool Pump Installation in Cape Town

Everything You Need to Know About Installing or Replacing a Pool Pump in the Western Cape Installing a pool pump is one of the most important steps in building or maintaining a functional and...

Digital pool timer with LCD display showing programmed settings – ideal for precise pool pump scheduling in Cape Town South Africa

Swimming Pools

By Pools Reno Team
April 25, 2025

Different Types of Pool Pump Timers and How to Find the Right One For You

Plus: How to Install and Set Your Pool Pump Timer (Wiring Diagram Included!) When it comes to managing your pool’s energy use, filtration schedule, and chemical balance—a pool timer is a game-changer. It automates...

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

Swimming Pools

By Pools Reno Team
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.

Swimming Pools

By Pools Reno Team
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

Swimming Pools

By Pools Reno Team
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

Swimming Pools

By Pools Reno Team
April 20, 2025

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

Every chemical dose you will ever add depends on one number: how many litres your pool holds. Get it wrong and every dose after it is wrong too. Here is how to calculate pool...

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

Swimming Pools

By Pools Reno Team
April 20, 2025

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

A pool pump that is too small never clears the water. One that is too big wastes electricity every single day and can damage the filter. Here is how to work out what size...

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

Swimming Pools

By Pools Reno Team
April 20, 2025

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

Salt chlorinators are the default on new Cape Town pools. The cell only works inside a narrow salt band, and most salt dosing guides online are written in US gallons and pounds. Here are...