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Types of Pool Cleaners Explained

Written By: poolgeek.com

Pool Cleaners are the best way to keep your pool spotlessly clean while dramatically cutting your workload, giving you more time to enjoy your pool rather than work on it. They are divided into three catergories: robotic, pressure-side and suction-side cleaners.



Suction Side Cleaners


Hayward Navigator

Suction-Side Cleaners use the return-side water flow from your pump to clean your pool, sending all dirt and debris sucked up to your pump and filter where it belongs. They are extremely popular due to their low cost and simple design to reduce the chances of breakdown.





Pressure Side Cleaners


Polaris 360 Pool Cleaner

Pressure-Side Cleaners use the pressure from a booster pump to clean your pool, collecting all dirt and debris in its own collection bag. This not only reduces the need to clean your pool filter, but extends the life of your valuable pump. While most require a booster pump for proper operation, they are priced affordably and ruggedly built for years of service.




Robotic Cleaners


Aqua Vac Tiger Shark Plus Pool Cleaner

Robotic Cleaners are simply the best way to clean your pool, doing a much more thorough job in far less time than pressure or suction-side cleaners. Its computer calculates the most efficient cleaning route on your pool bottom, walls, stairs, and even sun ledges (depending on the model selected), all without your having to lift a finger. Some are even equipped with a remote control to make spot cleaning a breeze. Their rotating scrubbers will loosen even the most stubborn debris, while their powerful suction sends it to its own collection bag or filter. Maintenance involves emptying and replacing the filter or bag, taking only minutes. For true set-and-forget performance, look no further than robotic cleaners.

Questions and Comments
by Marcela RodriguezDalzell, SC 29040  on 7/22/2009

Title: How to connect vinyl liner vacuum head?

Please help I am new at having a pool and we bought a vacuum for the pool but I do not know where or how to connect it. Thanks



Answers
by Aurelie Martins, Brighton, MI on 7/22/2009
Title: Re: How to connect vinyl liner vacuum head?
“Hi Marcela! You will need to connect the vacuum head to a length of vacuum hose depending on what size your pool is. You should buy one that will extend far enough so you can reach all the points in your pool. If you don’t have one, you can choose to buy one that is 1 ¼ in. or 1 ½ in. internal diameter. Make sure when you are buying your hose that you buy one long enough for your pool. Then, simply connect the end of the vacuum hose into your pool’s skimmer.”

by ElaineMaryland  on 8/29/2009

Title: Lack of success in thoroughly cleaning my pool

Can anyone tell me why my Polaris 165 does not cover the whole pool when I put it in the water but travels to the shallow end of the pool and hovers?



Answers
by Aurelie Martins, Brighton, MI on 8/31/2009
Title: RE: Lack of success in thoroughly cleaning my pool
“Hello Elaine! The Polaris 165 is a good cleaner, but can be handicapped by two simple problems: insufficient water flow and a kinked hose. Because the Polaris 165 is a pressure side cleaner, it requires optimal pressure from your pool pump to work correctly. You may want to backwash your pool filter if its pressure gauge is reading 10 pounds higher than normal. This will ensure that there are no flow restrictions. Your cleaner's hose may become kinked because almost all people coil up the hose for storage, and it can stiffen up when left too long in that shape. The solution is to simply lay your hose sections flat so that they will warm up in the sun, regaining their flexibility. If these two solutions don't help, you can call the Polaris tech support at 1-800-822-7933 for further assistance. ”