Swimming pool owners with above ground pools know that they require slightly different care to their larger, hardier, in-ground counterparts.
Sometimes these are an easy fix but oftentimes they need some specialist knowledge.
So, what are some of the more common problems with above ground swimming pools?
Above Ground Pool Problems
Leaking vinyl …
While we love our swimming pools and are prepared for the elbow grease required to keep them blue and shiny, there are a host of lurgies which seem determined to make our lives as difficult as possible. Black algae are one of these.
Have you noticed little black spots forming on parts of your swimming…
The chill of winter is ebbing across South Africa and we’re all starting to look longingly at our pools in the hope that soon, we can enjoy their splashy madness with our family. What we aren’t looking forward to though, is the spring and summer rains which seem to result in earthworms in the swimming…
Depending on where you live you may look out at your swimming pool in the late afternoon to see a selection of waterfowl frolicking in your pride and joy. The fact is, in most cases we’ve invaded the space of the local wildlife and removed their natural water sources which is why they come for…
With the chilly weather we’ve been having, we’ve probably spent more time cuddled up on the sofa with some hot chocolate and a blanket, and not given the swimming pool a second thought.
Summer is coming – that’s the exciting news. The not-so thrilling news though, is that you may be facing a green pool…
With summer just around the corner, its time to get those swimming pools sparkling clean. So where is the best place to start when it comes to pool chemicals and how best to use them? There are so many options when it comes to pool chemicals that sometimes it feels a little overwhelming. Everyone wants…