Automatic Pool Cleaners

It’s Saturday afternoon, time for a nice refreshing dip in the swimming pool. Ready? Let’s go swimming, but wait, we forgot to clean and vacuum the pool and it’s a mess. Is this the time to purchase an automatic swimming pool cleaner? If the answer is yes, here are a few options which are available today.

SUCTION SIDECLEANERS– These types of cleaners operate off the suction side of your filter pump. No additional pump is needed. These cleaner typically connect into the plumbing of the pool either through a separate line on the side of the pool or through the piping of the skimmer. The amount of suction to the cleaner is controlled by a valve in the pool equipment area or through the valves and accessories which are supplied with the cleaner. There are many different types of units available, some ride around on plastic feet, small pads and some cruise around in the pool on brushes. The dirt and debris which is picked up is deposited in the pump basket and in the pool filter for removal.

Also available for pools which collect a large amount of leaves, separate leaf canisters which collect the debris before the pump and filter (Installed inline in the hose which floats in the pool).

PRESSURE SIDECLEANERS- These types of cleaners operate much like the suction side cleaner except that these types of cleaners require a separate high pressure pump to operate. This pump would be installed next to the pool pump and filter and requires a separate plumbing line installed back to the pool. Cleaners of this type typically have a bag which collects the dirt and debris from the pool. Once the bags are full the cleaner is removed from the pool, the bag removed and emptied.

ELECTRIC CLEANERS - The third type of cleaner operates independently of the existing pool system. These units have a long power cord attached to a low voltage transformer which plugs into a 110 volt outlet. These units move around the pool collecting dirt and debris and depositing it in a bag or cartridge with is attached to the vacuum cleaner unit. Typically these units are used on an as need basis and removed from the pool when not in use.

All three types of cleaners function well and remove the dirt and debris from your swimming pool. Research all the styles, models and brands available and make your choice. Automatic cleaners can make your swimming pool much more enjoyable and easier to care for. Why spend time cleaning and vacuuming your pool, purchase an automatic pool cleaner and have more fun in your pool.

Ron Burr, graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 1978 with a BFA degree in Music Education. Ron has been involved in the swimming pool industry since 1978 and has worked in wholesale distribution, retail sales, commercial swimming pool construction supervision and now owns his own construction company (Rite-Way Pools Inc.) Ron is a State Of Florida, commercially licensed swimming pool contractor and is actively building and renovating pools and spas in South Florida. Ron is also the owner of One Stop Pool Supplies http://www.onestoppoolsupplies.com, a great place to shop for all your swimming pool and spa needs.