Pool-care guides
Written for South African pool owners - no fluff, just the practical detail you need to budget for pool care and hire the right company.
Pool Maintenance Cost in South Africa: R795-R2,500/Month Explained
What professional pool maintenance costs in South Africa - recurring monthly service, once-off cleans, and the factors that push a quote to either end of the range.
DIY vs Hiring a Pool Cleaning Service: What Actually Changes
Comparing DIY pool maintenance against hiring a professional service in South Africa - time, equipment, chemical costs, and when each makes sense.
How to Choose a Pool Maintenance Company: A 6-Point Checklist
Red flags, questions to ask, and a practical checklist for choosing a reliable pool maintenance or cleaning company in South Africa.
Green Pool Recovery: Why It Happens and What It Costs to Fix
Why a pool turns green, what a professional recovery involves, how long it takes, and what green-pool recovery costs in South Africa.
Load Shedding and Your Pool Pump: 3 Ways to Protect It
How load shedding affects pool circulation and chemical balance in South Africa, and 3 practical steps to stop it turning your pool green.
Pool Fencing Law in South Africa: The 1.2m Rule Explained
South Africa's legal requirements for pool safety barriers under SANS 10400 - fence height, gate rules, and what happens if you don't comply.
Can You Fill Your Pool During Water Restrictions in South Africa?
How municipal water restrictions affect filling or topping up a pool in South Africa - why the rules differ by municipality, real examples, and what happens if you ignore them.
Pool Pump & Filter Sizing: The 8-Hour Turnover Rule Explained
How to work out the right pool pump and filter size for your pool in South Africa - the turnover-rate method, typical horsepower ranges, and why oversizing costs you every month.
Pool Cover Cost in South Africa: R8,000-R150,000 by Type
What a pool cover costs in South Africa by type - solar/thermal blankets, safety covers and automatic covers - and the water and heating savings each one delivers.
Solar Pool Heating in South Africa: R18,000-R35,000 Installed
What a solar pool heating system costs in South Africa, how it compares to a heat pump on running cost and lifespan, and how many panels your pool needs.
Salt vs Chlorine Pool in South Africa: Cost Compared
Salt chlorinator unit and install cost vs chlorine tablets in South Africa, the running-cost gap, and which one actually works out cheaper over a few years.