Kwik Pools

Swimming pool maintenance, repairs and renovations across Cape Town.

Phone: +27 84 483 1774
Email: info@kwikpools.co.za
Hours: Mon to Sat, 9am to 6pm

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A hand turning the multiport valve handle on a blue sand filter with the sight glass and pressure gauge visible and a backwash hose running across paving
BY Kwik Pools October 30, 2026 Comments (0)

How to Backwash a Pool Filter, Step by Step

How to backwash a pool filter safely: pump off, backwash 2 to 3 minutes, rinse, filter. When to backwash, multiport valve settings and Cape Town rules.

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Solar bubble cover fitted to a Cape Town pool
BY Kwik Pools October 28, 2026 Comments (0)

Solar Pool Cover Bubbles Up or Down? Fitting It and How Fast It Heats

Solar pool cover bubbles up or down? Down. How to fit and cut a pool blanket, how fast it heats, evaporation savings and wind tips for Cape Town pools.

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Pool pump electric motor in a pump box with the black start capacitor housing on top and a gloved hand pointing at it, isolator switched off
BY Kwik Pools October 28, 2026 Comments (0)

Pool Pump Capacitor: Signs It Has Failed and What Replacement Involves

Pool pump capacitor failing? Learn the signs (humming, slow starts, tripping), safe homeowner checks, what a technician does and what it costs in SA.

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A pool pump and blue sand filter on a concrete plinth in a pump box with white PVC pipework and a pressure gauge, in morning light
BY Kwik Pools October 25, 2026 Comments (0)

What Size Pool Pump Do I Need? Sizing by Litres

What size pool pump do I need? Use our pool pump size calculator and chart by litres, learn about turnover rate, kW ratings and variable speed pumps.

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Swimming pool sand filter opened with the lid off showing the filter sand, multiport valve and white PVC pipework
BY Kwik Pools October 19, 2026 Comments (0)

How Much Sand for a Pool Filter? Calculator and Bag Guide

How much sand for a pool filter: bag chart, sand calculator by litres, the right silica grade, glass media amounts and when to change the sand. SA guide.

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Swimming pool sand filter opened with the lid off showing the filter sand, multiport valve and white PVC pipework
BY Kwik Pools October 16, 2026 Comments (0)

Glass Filter Media vs Filter Sand: Is the Switch Worth It?

Glass filter media vs silica sand: filtration, backwash water, bag prices in October 2026, how often to change pool filter sand and how a changeover works.

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Swimming pool at a Blouberg coastal home with Table Mountain across the bay, West Coast Cape Town
BY Kwik Pools October 4, 2026 Comments (0)

Types of Pool Covers: Solar, PVC Safety and Slatted Compared

Compare the types of pool covers for Cape Town homes: solar blankets, PVC safety covers and slatted covers, with heat, safety, wind and price notes.

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A pool-cleaning head connected to a blue suction hose.
BY Kwik Pools September 8, 2026 Comments (0)

Suction Pool Cleaner Not Moving: A Hose-to-Weir Checklist

Suction pool cleaner not moving usually calls for a check of the cleaner, hose and water-flow supply before replacing the whole unit. Identify the model, record whether it stops everywhere or gets stuck in one place, and compare its setup with

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A partially filled pool beside a brick house with a tiled roof.
BY Kwik Pools September 8, 2026 Comments (0)

Solar Pool Heating Roof Suitability: A Site Survey Checklist

Solar pool heating roof suitability depends on usable sunny space, roof condition, a safe fixing design and a workable pipe route back to the pool equipment. A roof that looks large from the garden is not automatically suitable. Before ordering collectors,

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A small unfinished pool with stepped seating and nearby equipment.
BY Kwik Pools September 8, 2026 Comments (0)

Pool Heat Pump Installation Requirements: A Homeowner Site Checklist

Pool heat pump installation requirements are about more than finding a space beside the filter. The selected unit needs the right airflow, support, drainage, water flow and electrical supply, with room for safe servicing. Before ordering, gather photographs and measurements for

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