Products / Pool Automation
Pool Automation
in Roodepoort
Automated dosing, remote monitoring, smart controllers, and timer systems. Take the manual work out of pool maintenance. All systems retrofit to existing pools.
Let Your Pool Run Itself
Pool automation handles the repetitive tasks: dosing chemicals, running the pump at the right times, and monitoring water quality. You get a pool that stays balanced without daily attention.
Whether you want a simple timer to run your pump during off-peak hours or a full smart system you control from your phone, we supply and install solutions that fit your pool and your budget. Every system we recommend can be retrofitted to your existing setup.
Benefits of Automation
- ✓ Save electricity by scheduling pump runs during off-peak hours.
- ✓ Reduce chemical waste with precise, automated dosing.
- ✓ Monitor your pool remotely from your phone.
- ✓ Get alerts when chemistry drifts out of range.
- ✓ Retrofits to any existing pool. No rebuilding needed.
Automation Systems
From simple timers to full smart pool control. Tell us what you want to automate and we will recommend the right solution.
Automated Dosing Systems
Measures your pool chemistry in real-time and doses chlorine and acid automatically. Eliminates the guesswork and keeps your water perfectly balanced 24/7. Ideal for pool owners who travel or simply want hands-off maintenance.
EnquireRemote Monitoring
Check your pool chemistry and equipment status from your phone. Get alerts when levels drift out of range. Particularly useful for holiday homes, estates, and property managers overseeing multiple pools.
EnquireTimer Systems
Programmable timers for your pump, lights, and auxiliary equipment. Run your pump during off-peak Eskom hours to save on electricity. Simple to install and programme. Digital and analogue options available.
EnquireSmart Controllers
All-in-one units that control your pump, chlorinator, lights, and heating from a single panel or app. Schedule everything, monitor performance, and adjust settings remotely. The full smart pool experience.
EnquirePool Automation FAQ
Can I add automation to my existing pool?
Yes. Most automation systems are designed to retrofit onto existing pool setups. Timers, automated dosing, and remote monitoring all connect inline to your current plumbing and electrical setup. No need to rebuild anything. We assess your existing equipment and recommend what will integrate cleanly.
How much can pool automation save me?
Timer systems alone can reduce electricity costs by 20% to 30% by running your pump during off-peak hours. Automated dosing prevents chemical waste by dosing only what is needed. The biggest saving is time. A properly automated pool needs far less manual attention, freeing up hours each month.
Can I control my pool from my phone?
Yes, with a smart controller or remote monitoring system. You can check chemical levels, switch your pump on or off, adjust your chlorinator output, and receive alerts when something needs attention. Useful for holiday homes or anyone who wants oversight without being poolside.
Is pool automation complicated to use?
Modern systems are designed for simplicity. Most use a phone app or a wall-mounted touchscreen. We handle the installation and walk you through the setup. Once programmed, it runs itself. You only intervene when the system alerts you.
Free PDF Free Pool Care Guide
Get our free pool care guide with equipment schedules, chemical dosing charts, and maintenance routines.
- Weekly maintenance checklists
- Chemical dosing charts with ideal ranges
- Seasonal opening and closing prep
- Common mistakes that cost you money
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