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.
Automatic Pool Cleaners- suction side
The suction side automatic pool cleaner operates off the suction of the swimming pool pump. The cleaner moves along the bottom of the pool sucking trash and debris through a hose attached to the skimmer of your swimming pool. This type of cleaner does an excellent job of removing small debris as every thing it takes in is filtered through the pool filtration system.
The suction type pool cleaner will require more routine filter cleaning in order for it to remain efficient. As your filter becomes contaminated from debris the cleaner is picking up, less water flow is available for cleaning the pool.
Some of the disadvantages to this type cleaner are the pool filter may need to be serviced more frequently because all the trash removed from the pool is captured by the filter. the cleaner also losses efficiency as the filter becomes contaminated.
Automatic Pool Cleaners- Pressure Side
Automatic pool cleaners that operate off the pressure side of the swimming pool filtration system still use the pool pump to drive them. As water from the pump is forced up through the cleaner a vacuum is created under the cleaner. this water flow forces trash into a bag on top of the pool cleaner.
Some of the advantages of a pressure side pool cleaner are it is capable of picking up relatively large debris such as leaves and it stores the debris in a bag on board instead of in the swimming poo filter.
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 Pool Cleaners
If you're looking for a self contained cleaning system that doesn't rely on the pools filtration system the robotic cleaner is the way to go. It is powered from household current and has an on board computer to help make it very efficient at cleaning the swimming pool.
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.
This is the most expensive type pool cleaner to purchase. - 30521
Automatic Pool Cleaners- suction side
The suction side automatic pool cleaner operates off the suction of the swimming pool pump. The cleaner moves along the bottom of the pool sucking trash and debris through a hose attached to the skimmer of your swimming pool. This type of cleaner does an excellent job of removing small debris as every thing it takes in is filtered through the pool filtration system.
The suction type pool cleaner will require more routine filter cleaning in order for it to remain efficient. As your filter becomes contaminated from debris the cleaner is picking up, less water flow is available for cleaning the pool.
Some of the disadvantages to this type cleaner are the pool filter may need to be serviced more frequently because all the trash removed from the pool is captured by the filter. the cleaner also losses efficiency as the filter becomes contaminated.
Automatic Pool Cleaners- Pressure Side
Automatic pool cleaners that operate off the pressure side of the swimming pool filtration system still use the pool pump to drive them. As water from the pump is forced up through the cleaner a vacuum is created under the cleaner. this water flow forces trash into a bag on top of the pool cleaner.
Some of the advantages of a pressure side pool cleaner are it is capable of picking up relatively large debris such as leaves and it stores the debris in a bag on board instead of in the swimming poo filter.
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 Pool Cleaners
If you're looking for a self contained cleaning system that doesn't rely on the pools filtration system the robotic cleaner is the way to go. It is powered from household current and has an on board computer to help make it very efficient at cleaning the swimming pool.
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.
This is the most expensive type pool cleaner to purchase. - 30521
About the Author:
James Fisher has been building swimming pools in S.C. since 1998. Today he enjoys writing informative articles to help homeowners better understand proper pool maintenance. We hope this article on swimming pool cleaners will assist you in making a wise decision on your choice of swimming pool equipment.
