Choosing the Right Pool & Pond Equipment
The correct pump, filter and cleaner keep your water clear, reduce running costs and extend the life of your system. Undersized equipment struggles to keep up; oversized equipment wastes electricity.
Sizing Your Pool Pump
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Pool volume – Length × width × average depth × 1000 (litres)
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Turnover rate – Most residential pools should filter their full volume every 6–8 hours
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Flow rate (m³/h) – Pool volume ÷ desired turnover time
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Heat pumps – Sized to pool volume and desired temperature rise, not just pump power
Matching Your Filter
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Sand filters – Cost-effective, easy maintenance, suited to most residential pools
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Cartridge filters – Finer filtration, no backwashing, ideal for smaller pools and water features
- Filter flow rate must match or exceed your pump's output
Choosing a Pool Cleaner
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Suction cleaners – Budget-friendly, connect to the pump's suction line
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Pressure cleaners – Use a separate booster pump, good for leaves and debris
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Robotic cleaners – Independent operation, best cleaning performance, lower long-term running cost
Sizing Pond & Water Feature Pumps
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Pond volume – Aim to turn over the full volume every 1–2 hours for healthy koi ponds
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Flow rate (L/hr) – Match to pond volume and desired turnover
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Head height – Vertical lift to your waterfall or fountain reduces effective flow – always check the pump's head height rating
Brands We Carry
Zodiac, Baracuda, Kreepy Krauly, BADU and Aquaswim — trusted names for South African pool and pond conditions.
Need Expert Advice?
We'll size it for you. Send us your pool dimensions or pond volume and we'll recommend the correct pump, filter and cleaner combination.
