Whether you have a private swimming pool in your home or you manage a public one for work, it is important to keep your pool clean. If you do not feel like draining and physically scrubbing the pool down yourself (or hiring a service to do it for you), it is time to get some information on pool vacuum cleaners.
By using swimming pool vacuum cleaners, you are not only clearing your pool of any dirt or waste, but also using a low amount of chemicals to keep it spotless. There are five main types available for the picking; Return-side driven, Pressure driven, Suction-side driven, Electronic, and Robotic. Return-side driven pool cleaners are dependent on the flow of the water in the pool to move and clean the area. Because of the additional cost of pumps and adjustments necessary, this cleaner is not a favorite among customers. Pressure driven pool cleaners are similar except instead of relying on a dedicated pump like the return-side version does, pressure driven cleaners operate off a booster pump (which provides more water pressure, as the name suggests). If your pool is an outdoor one and is commonly filled with leaves and the like, then this is a good choice for you. Suction-side driven pool vacuums are pretty much self-powered creepy crawlers as the suction provided by the pool’s pump causes the vacuum to clean the floor and walls.
These types of vacuums also have the ability to scrub the pool and since it does not require additional pieces to run itself, it is a lot lighter on your pocket. You do however have to keep a close eye on your filter and make sure you clean it regularly. Now, if you do not mind spending a little more money, then look into an electronic or robotic pool vacuum. The extra money is going toward the electric motor that enables these machines to not only take the water up into its filter but also for a computer chip that is installed to find any issues with the cleaner and learn the shape of the pool. Some electronic cleaners come with a remote control that allows you to direct the vacuum to any areas you feel it missed. With Robotic Pool Vacuums, you are paying for the sensors it uses to detect when the machine comes close to a wall causing it to move in the opposite direction. A number of them come with timers not only controlling when the machine starts and stops, but also turning off circulation pumps throughout the night (if you set it to do as much). Another plus side to this particular vacuum is its capability to scrub the walls and the tile line but on the down side, if it breaks, you have to mail the parts back to the manufacturer.
Nobody wants to swim around in dirty pool and now, depending on your budget and level of debris, you know which of the five types of pool vacuum cleaners will be best for you.