Swimming Pool Cleaner Guide

If you're in the market for a swimming pool cleaner

, all the options may seem confusing . In order to choose the best automatic pool cleaner for your needs you should have an understanding of how each cleaner operates.Although there are many different brands on the market, there are only three different types of pool cleaners.

Suction Side Automatic Pool Cleaners

This type cleaner is connected to the suction side of the swimming pool pump (usually at the skimmer). Water is sucked in through the cleaner as it moves along the pool floor and is ran through the pool filtration system to remove any debris the cleaner has picked up.

Pros of a suction side pool cleaner: It will remove small debris such as sand and silt effectively.Since it operates off the pool filtration suction it will help circulate the pool water more effectively.

Cons of a suction side pool cleaner: Larger debris will fill skimmer basket quickly requiring frequent cleaning. Traps debris removed in pool filtration system. Losses efficiency as filter becomes contaminated, requiring frequent back washing or filter servicing.

Pressure Side Automatic Pool Cleaners

Pressure side pool cleaners. like the suction side cleaners use the pool pump to power them. They use water pressure instead of suction and jets located in the cleaner forces water up and through the cleaner bag. This water flow creates a suction on the bottom of the cleaner to allow it to pick up trash from the pool.

Pros of a pressure side pool cleaner: Has own containment bag. Doesn't contribute to filtration system becoming contaminated. Will remove larger debris than suction side cleaners. Booster pump models will pick up even larger trash effectively and even remove small rocks and pebbles.

Cons of a pressure side cleaner: Small debris can pass through bag and re enter the pool. (note) some pressure side cleaners have sand and silt bags available to aid in removal of small debris, use of this bag greatly diminishes the cleaners ability to pick up larger trash.For pressure side cleaners using a booster pump there is added costs in utilities.

Robotic Swimming Pool Cleaners

The robotic pool cleaner will scrub the walls and the floor of the swimming pool eliminating the need to preform this task manually.

This type cleaner may not be the best choice if you need to remove huge amounts of large debris routinely. The robotic cleaner is highly efficient at removing small debris and scrubbing the pool.

Cons of a robotic pool cleaner: Cost, they are the most expensive type of automatic pool cleaner. Expensive to repair.

by: Clint Walker.

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