The last thing you want to be is a slave to your pool. Well, this is a thing of the past. By installing an automatic vacuum cleaner, you will be able to enjoy the relaxation of your pool whilst the cleaner does the hard work for you. The only hard thing is to decide which is the best cleaner for your pool?
There are several determining factors to take into account when deciding on what type of cleaner is best for your pool? Below we have outlined some basic information on the different cleaners.
Suction Cleaners
Suction Cleaners rely on suction to make them move and vacuum the debris off the pool floor. There are several advantages to this. First, is that they act like a moving main drain. When the cleaner is underwater, sucking debris into the cleaner, it is also sucking water through your filtration system, causing you to circulate more water in a shorter amount of time.
By agitating itself as it moves around the pool, some suction cleaners will also scrub the walls. This can possibly cut down on the number of times you need to brush your pool. Since it sucks debris right into your filter, it can remove much finer particles than a pool cleaner with a bag.
And since there is no need to install any additional plumbing or pumps, a suction-side pool cleaner is usually a lot cheaper to install. If you are in an area where large debris rarely get into your pool, then a suction-side cleaner may be your best bet.
Pressure Cleaners
Pressure Cleaners are run by water pressure from the pump that drives the cleaner around the pool and is also what forces the debris into its dedicated bag. The most beneficial thing about a pressure-side pool cleaner is that it doesn’t suck debris into your skimmer basket or pump basket (allowing you more time in between cleanings and less restriction in your filtering lines).
If your pool is around a bunch of trees, or if you get a lot of debris in your swimming pool, then a pressure-side cleaner may be a better option for you. They are however: usually more expensive than a suction cleaner; need a dedicated pressure line if you choose to run them off a dedicated booster pump, and not as effective in removing small particles.
Robotic Cleaners
Robotic Cleaners are driven by electric motors inside the unit. The electricity that powers the cleaner comes from a little transformer that you plug into an outdoor power outlet. The transformer converts the outlet electricity to a low voltage which is then connected to the cleaner via a long cord. It vacuums debris straight into its own filter by a separate pump inside the unit.
It also usually has an on board computer chip that diagnosis any issues with the cleaner. The chip allows the cleaner to automatically detect, scan, map out and remember your pool shape. Some even have a remote control that allows you to maneuver the cleaner around your pool to spot clean anything it may have missed. Robotic pool cleaners are one of the best when it comes to small debris and sand or silt situations.
It is one of the only type of pool cleaner that not only scrubs the walls, but also the tile line. They also serve as a great supplementary way to circulate the water in your pool because of the powerful pump inside that vacuums the debris. Whilst they are amongst the most expensive type of pool cleaner on the market, they can make a great investment in the right situation.
In-Floor Cleaners
In-floor cleaning systems are fully automatic cleaning and debris removal systems. Designed to fit flush with your pool floor, steps and benches – in-floor systems are virtually invisible to the eye as they work silently to keep your pool sparkling clean. In-floor cleaning systems work using water pressure from the pool pump, this pressure is channelled through a water valve and circulated through rotating pop-up heads installed in the swimming pool floor to move dirt and debris from the floor, steps and benches.
This dirt is then directed into a debris removal system. In-floor cleaning systems dramatically reduce the time you need to spend maintaining and cleaning your pool. They can also reduce running times of other pool equipment by up to 50%, improving efficiency and conserving energy. These systems are however, very expensive and can only be installed in new or renovated pools.
Our qualified staff at Teelow Pools are more than happy to discuss your needs and pool environment. This will enable you to choose the right cleaner for you and your pool.
