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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Pool Plumbing Pressure Test: What the Results Mean

A pool plumbing pressure test helps a professional determine whether a defined section of pipework is losing water under controlled test conditions. It can narrow the investigation to a circuit, but a pressure drop alone does not mark the exact place

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Pool Bucket Test: Measure and Understand Water Loss

A pool bucket test compares water loss from your pool with evaporation from a bucket exposed to similar conditions. If the pool falls more than the bucket during a controlled observation period, investigate a possible leak. The test does not locate

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Pool Light Not Working: Safe Checks Before an Electrician

A pool light not working calls for safe observation, not an underwater repair attempt. Check only the normal user controls from a dry, safe position, record what happens and leave electrical testing to a qualified electrician. If protection trips, the lens

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Uneven Pool Return Jets: Assess and Balance Circulation

Uneven pool return jets need a comparison of individual outlets under the same operating conditions. If the pool already has circulation but one return looks weak, first record the outlet positions, visible jet direction and current settings. Do not assume the

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