Automatic Pool Cleaners

Automatic pool cleaners are used by most persons owning a swimming pool. Automatic pool cleaners do not require manual operation and they therefore save a lot of time on pool maintenance. Three main types of automated pools cleaners can be identified; these are the suction side cleaners, the pressure side cleaners and robotic cleaners. As with any pool maintenance equipment, all automated pool cleaners vary in results given and price range.

A suction side cleaner attaches to a suction port of your pool. This automatic pool cleaner moves randomly across the surface and sides of your pool and ensures that all dirt and debris is removed from your pool. Suction side cleaners are attached to a hose and they work with the power of the filter pump thereby creating suction from underneath. The dirt and debris moves from the neck to the hose, it passes through the suction port and pipe and eventually large amounts of dirt are left behind in the strainer basket. Smaller debris continues with the water flow and eventually remains behind at the pool's filter.

The second type of automatic pool cleaner is the pressure side cleaner. This type of cleaner functions much the same as the suction side cleaner but it is more technical and uses filter bags as its main filtration system. The last of the automatic pool cleaners is known as robotic cleaners. Robotic cleaners are the most expensive in the range of automated pool cleaners but their cleaning results are superb. Robotic cleaners are completely self-reliant and are electrically powered. They are usually purchased by those persons who are willing to spend a bit extra.

Automatic pool cleaners are extremely useful and the results which they provide for any pool are amazing. As with any piece of pool equipment, effective functioning will depend on how well it is taken care of and if it is utilized correctly. Problems that may arise with automated pool cleaners include the pool cleaner slowing down in speed and the pool cleaner not covering the entire surface area of the pool. If your cleaner is not moving at its regular speed it probably means that the pool system has not been cleaned in a while. Slow moving cleaners are usually due to the strainer basket being full of debris and/or the filter being dirty. Both these factors can obstruct effective water flow. Cleaners will also reduce in speed when the hose has undergone wear and tear such as having splits or holes. If you hose is not cleaning the entire pool the first thing that should be checked for is whether the pool hose is long enough to cover the entire pool area, secondly one could also look to see if the cleaner is following the water flow pattern in the pool, in such an instance, adjusting the return wall port fitting or adding fitting's to the return port should solve the problem effectively. Automatic pool cleaners should be maintained on a regular basis. Replacing of small parts that wear and tear will ensure that your automatic pool cleaner continues to work efficiently and will prevent damage to the expensive parts of the system.