Cairns Pool Equipment Repairs

Every pool area needs some extra love and care over time.

That’s why Marlin Pool Service provides general swimming pool repairs, equipment repairs, fence repairs and more to all of our clients.

Cairns pool equipment repairs in action

General Cairns Pool Equipment Repairs

We offer pool equipment repairs all over Cairns. Whether it’s your swimming pool cleaner, pool pump, pool chlorinator or pool filter/filtration system Marlin Swim Pool Service can fix it! We offer repairs and servicing to all types of pool equipment regardless of brand or age. We can often perform the repairs on site but if needed can utilise our fully equipped workshop to get you swimming again. With over 35 years industry experience we can quickly diagnose your specific problem and offer a cost effective solution.

In addition, if the equipment can’t be repaired or it isn’t cost effective to do so, we also offer new pool equipment. Unlike many of our competitors who only have access to one or two brands, we have access to dozens of brands to ensure that you get the equipment that best suits your swimming pool and not the equipment that best suits our pocket!

Plus with Marlin Swim Pool Service being a QBCC licensed business you have the protection & peace of mind that comes from knowing your pool equipment repair or installation is being done by a trained & accredited business.

Want a quote? Contact us now!

Pool Pump Repairs

A Pool pump is the heart of any swimming pools water system. Common problems we find are:

Broken or perished gaskets allow debris to block the impeller of your swimming pool pump, creating a lack of flow.
Swimming pool pumps that are noisy and rattle indicate problems with the bearings.
Palm seeds commonly found in the Cairns area can easily get caught in the swimming pool pump impeller.
A major mechanical seal failure can occur causing water to leak out from underneath the swimming pool pump.
Pumps that are very costly in electricity charges. (see our energy efficient page)

Are you having any of these problems? PLEASE contact Marlin Swim Pool Service today! Swimming pool pumps with problems such as these are often easy to fix but very costly if left unattended or ignored. A noisy bearing left unattended can damage the motor beyond repair; seeds and debris ignored can damage the impeller making the pool pump noisy and inefficient; leaking seals and gaskets can easily allow water to ingress deeper into the pump destroying the main drive bearing and even corroding the bearing housing which in some cases makes the pump impossible to repair.

We can repair all brands of swimming pool pumps including Hayward pumps, Hurlcon/AstralPool pumps, Onga pumps, Davey pumps, Zodiac pumps, Speck pumps, Poolrite pumps & Waterco pumps to mention just a few. In addition some repairs, especially in rural areas, can be carried out on site, saving swimming pool owners costly return calls to fit the pool pump.

Filter Media Replacement

Is your pool just not looking as good as it used to? Are you looking for improved water clarity in your pool’s water? The solution may lie in the contents of your swimming pool filter. Pool filters are generally designed to be filled with what is called a “pool filter media”. Pool filter media is generally composed of sand, glass or some other fine compound.

Whatever swimming pool filter media your pool uses, as it ages its effectiveness decreases due to the following reasons:

The sand that is commonly used clumps together causing the water to only flow through a small portion of the filter media rather than the entire bed of sand.
Harmful bacteria can grow in hardened portions of the filter media.
Debris can collect over time causing a “debris ball” inside the filter which causes the filter to operate inefficiently.

At Marlin Swim Pool Service we recommend that filter media generally be replaced every 5 years. This ensures that clumping, bacteria and debris doesn’t cause your filter to stop performing like it should and keeps your pool looking great.

As a more efficient pool filter media replacement we often recommend replacing sand media with glass media. The reason we recommend glass media is that unlike sand it doesn’t have the tendency to clump, it uses more of the entire volume of the media to filter your pool water and can therefore operate longer without backwashing & the glass media is less “sticky” so it more easily releases dirt and debris when backwashing is performed. But one of the most important reason for using glass is the clarity of the water it provides swimming pools. Glass media filters give swimming pools some of the clearest water possible by filtering particles down to the 6-8 micron range compared to sand which is around the 20-40 micron range. Such filtering and water clarity was previously only thought possible with expensive Diatomaceous Earth media (DE media), the fossilised remains of 12-13 million year old algae, but is now possible with the far less expensive glass media.

Do you own a swimming pool filter that doesn’t have a filter media but uses a cartridge filter? Periodically cartridge filters need to be chemically washed to lift out dirt particles that are deeply embedded in the cartridge filter material. The benefits of such a service are increased water flow and better filtering performance giving you clearer, safer water in your pool or spa.

So whatever brand of filter your swimming pool or spa has and whatever media type it uses, whether its sand, glass or a cartridge filter, don’t hesitate to contact Marlin Swim Pool Service for help. We stock glass and sand media and have the equipment needed to safely and quickly service your pool’s filter media getting your pool back to how it should be!

Pool Chlorinator Repairs

Some faults found with salt water chlorinators or magnesium chlorinators can be fixed but many faults are found in the “cell”. While repairing some chlorinator cells is cost effective, many filter cells, particularly self cleaning cells, can be costly to replace. At times they can be as much as half or ¾ of the cost of a new unit. So depending on the age of the swimming pool chlorinator unit some pool owners decide to replace the entire unit. The added benefit is that swimming pool chlorinators have come a long way over the last few years and newer units are now more energy efficient, technically advanced, carry larger warranties and are made right here in Queensland.

So if your salt water chlorinator or magnesium chlorinator is reading low or is not reading at all, contact us right away. We are experienced with a vast range of brands including Zodiac chlorinators, Poolrite chlorinators, Saltmate chlorinators, AIS chlorinators, Davey chlorinators & Austral/Hurlcon chlorinators and can quickly determine what the fault is with your particular chlorinator. We also offer replacement cells to any chlorinator system that can be found in our Cairns Region.

Filter Repairs

Swimming pool filters can start to have a few common problems as they age. One of the most common problems is when pool water bypasses the “multi port valve” and begins leaking down the waste pipe causing substantial water loss. When you factor in the cost to the environment, not to mention the financial cost of water in the Cairns region it just doesn’t make sense to ignore such a problem. Marlin Swim Pool Service offers a cost effective valve seat gasket solution which can fix the problem without having to replace the filter.

Whatever brand of filter you have and whatever the age contact us today so we can help you identify your filter model and the parts to get your filter running at its best.

Automatic & Robotic Pool Cleaner Repairs

Cairns pool owners are grateful for the use of automatic pool cleaners or robotic pool cleaners. But whether you own a suction cleaner or an automatic robotic cleaner they at times need a little servicing to keep performing their best. At Marlin Swim Pool Service we can service, repair and if needed replace these pool cleaner products. We service all the major brands including Kreepy Krauly pool cleaners , Baracuda pool cleaners Onga/Hammerhead pool cleaners , Waterloo pool cleaner, & Hayward pool cleaners.

Contact us now for a quote on the repair of a quality robotic pool cleaner. Don’t forget to ask us about our extended warranty and our free pool cleaner demonstration. Even if your just looking to purchase a new robotic pool cleaner for your pool give us a call. We are happy to advise you on the best pool cleaner for your pool and we specialise in selling the fantasitic K-Bot RX series robotic cleaners.

Pool Fencing Repairs

As fences get used, age, or from the ground swelling and contracting in the wet and dry season we often find issues with pool gates not self closing or latching. In addition, the harsh Queensland weather can cause hinges to rust or fail completely. Not only does this make your pool area look second class, it presents a real danger to your family and friends.

At Marlin Swim Pool Service we don’t just keep your pool running well, we can repair your pool gate and fencing. Plus not only can we repair your pool gate and fencing, we are licensed to do so. We carry a stock of pool fencing hardware to keep your pool safe and can supply any needed pool signage such as CPR signs and depth markers. Feel free to contact us with any fencing or signage needs.