Repairs
Repairs
All pools have a life expectancy. Your pool's longevity can be lengthened by good care and maintenance. If, however, you have a pool that is not up to standard, Poolwise can assist in returning it to its previous glory.
Click on any of the items below to learn more about how Poolwise can assist you with any repairs you may require.
Repairs to Paving
Sand Filters
Cracks and Leaks
Fibreglass
Gunnite / Marblelite
Automatic Pool Cleaners
Chlorinators
A salt chlorinator is an electronic device that takes salt and turns it into chlorine. Salt is made up of two elements - sodium and chlorine. When mildly salted water goes through the salt cell of a salt chlorinator, the chlorine is immediately dissolved to sanitise the water. The most effective sanitiser is chlorine. It will destroy bacteria, viruses, and algae in a swimming pool. A salt chlorinator simply separates the chloride molecule from salt to make the chlorine available. During this process, a small amount of ozone is produced, giving the swimming pool water an added sparkle as the sun reflects off the water. The chlorine molecule is then returned making salt again. The process is then repeated to maintain clear sanitised water to enjoy.
- The two elements of a chlorinator are basically:
- 1. The Power Supply and PC board (controlling the salt cell and flow of water for continual testing)
- 2. The salt cell sealed and electrical plates used to separate the chlorine molecule from the salt solution.
Life expectancy of the average chlorinator is three years. We have a state of the art testing facility in our workshop. The main problem with PC boards is rust from our harsh climate at the coast. If the board cannot be repaired by our engineer we can replace the board for you. We are also able to replace faulty cells. We will assist as much as much as possible and will collect your chlorinator for repair on request.
Electrical
- The following should be taken into account:
- Where is your pool in relation to your electrical supply?
- Is your electrical supply compliant with the latest standards and sufficient power for the pool?
- Will your pump be housed in a water tight device?
- Do you have the correct earth leakage devices?
- Will there be a chlorinator installed?
- Is there a pool heater?
- How many and what type of lights are installed and in which locations?
- All our installations are carried out by a qualified electrician who will provide the necessary certificates supplied when required.
- We are frequently asked to determine why the pool is tripping the lights and the quality of the installation will determine how easy this is to identify and resolve.
Filtration
Pool Plumbing
- The following should be taken into account:
- Ground conditions
- Location of weirs and inlets
- Infinity edges / rim flow
- Sizes and positions of sumps for rim flow pools
- Location of the pump and distance from the pool itself
- The route the pipes must take to get to and from the pump
- Introduction of salt chlorinators
- Introduction of pool heaters or solar collectors
- Weather conditions
- Housing conditions
- Incorrect or poor installations
- Use of inferior equipment or low pressure piping
- Other work in and around the pipes
- All of the above challenges will determine how your plumbing is done and how well it can be maintained.
The most frequent challenge with an existing pool is the occurrence of a leak. We at Poolwise have a wealth of experience in this regard and are able to determine where a leak is and how to repair it.
Pool Pumps
Retainer Walls
