All About Automatic Swimming Pool Cleaners
Posted: Friday, December 26, 2008
by Ron Burr
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 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.
PRESSURE - 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.
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)Sorry due to the design of my pool I had them, very expensive and they did not do the job. More work then the actualy cheap way to go.
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