Save With Automatic Pool Cleaners
Okay so you have your pool and you have been self-cleaning your pool to save money. Starting very enthusiastically and slowly it becomes a daily chore, then a weekly hassle, and finally only as needed, if then. The trouble is your pool is taking longer to clean as your enthusiasm wains and the pool water balance becomes more complex and the chemicals needed increase. A slow spiral into a black or green hole.
But all is not lost, there are robotic pool vacuums to rescue you and your pool.
But all is not lost, there are robotic pool vacuums to rescue you and your pool.
These generally remove more dirt and debris from your pool than other cleaning methods. If you use them, it will save you the need to engage a professional pool service – cleaning company as well.
And it will save you time and energy as for most pools the job is done in 3 hours.
How to Select The Right One
There is a considerable range of such cleaners so check with your local pool shops for ideas and recommendations.
Selecting the right unit for your pool will take a little knowledge and understanding. Knowing the pool surface is the first step (fiberglass, tiles, paint, etc, meaning smooth and slick) select a soft super grip PVA-type bush.
For more textured surfaces, (plaster, Marcite, Pebble Tec, etc) look for a cleaner that has wheeled or universal PVC brushes that works best.
And don’t be afraid to seek feedback from neighbors with similar pools to yours and what they use and find works best.
Then you need to figure out you are wanting; just the floors, or walls too and swim outs and so forth to be cleaned. So, you can sit back and watch them do all the work!
Lastly, you may already know areas in your pool that seem to collect stuff and its important they get to these areas and do a good job.
Some types can get stuck behind steps, in sharp radius inside corners, and on swim outs and ledges. So be clear in your pools’ needs, before selecting the right unit.
Final Thoughts
A few other aspects to be aware of:
- Suction power, ideally 70 GPM or above
- Micron Value, the lower the better for the filter, as removes the smallest particles.
- Power Wash, can be helpful if your pool suffers from sand or fine silt blowing in
- Warranty, you want it to last so a well designed and constructed unit will have a decent warranty. 2 – 5 years. Keep away from cheap and flimsy no matter the price.
