Guide to Automatic In-Ground Pool Cleaners

Maintaining your in-ground pool is an important partPentair Kreepy Krauly, the Hayward Pool Vac
of ensuring safe swimming, and is also importantUltra, and the Hayward King-Ray. For an
for protecting your investment. Pool maintenanceextremely economical option, try the Hayward
can seem like a chore at times and this can takeSun-Ray.
away from the enjoyment you experience.Pressure-side pool cleaners for in-ground pools:
Manual pool cleaning is time consuming andThese in-ground pool cleaners connect to the
laborious which is why many pool owners invest inreturn side of the circulation system of your pool.
an automatic pool cleaner. Automatic pool cleanersWater that is pumped back to the pool is used to
have been around for decades and thepower these cleaners. Pressure-side cleaners for
technological advances in in-ground cleaners makein-ground swimming pools have an internal vacuum
them very efficient cleaners. An automaticbag for collection dirt and debris. Sometimes
in-ground pool cleaner helps you spend less timepressure-side cleaners can run off your pool pump
cleaning your pool and more time enjoying it. You'lland sometimes they will require a dedicated
notice clearer water that is free of algae andcleaner line and booster pump depending on the
contaminants making swimming safer as well asmodel of pool cleaner. Deciding whether you'll need
more pleasurable.a dedicated cleaner line and booster pump
As with most pool products there is an array ofbasically depends on the model of pool cleaner,
quality manufacturers who produce automaticalong with whether your pool's existing pump can
cleaners for swimming pools. Haywardprovide enough pressure to power the automatic
manufactures in-ground cleaners for swimmingpool cleaner. Using a dedicated booster pump for
pools that are durable, reliable, and at theyour in-ground pool cleaner will ensure that your
forefront of pool cleaning technology. Anothercleaner achieves maximum efficiency.
excellent manufacturer of cleaners for in-groundThe benefits of pressure-side cleaners for
swimming pools is Polaris. They have been activein-ground swimming pools include the fact that
in the pool cleaner market for more than 40they redistribute clean water throughout your pool
years and offer a full range of in-ground pooland they have a dedicated debris bag so they
vacuums for all pool styles and designs. Likewise,won't compromise your filter system. They can
Pentair manufactures a range of reliable, simple,be less efficient than other varieties of in-ground
and convenient automatic cleaners for in-groundpool cleaners, but have a proven track record and
swimming pools at affordable prices. Finally,make a great investment.
another recommended company for in-groundA wide range of pressure-side in-ground pool
swimming pool cleaners is Zodiac. They are acleaners are available including the Hayward
worldwide company dedicated to developingPhantom (with or without booster pump), the
better automatic cleaners.Polaris 380, and as an economical alternative the
Choosing an Automatic In-ground Pool CleanerPolaris 165.
As in-ground cleaners have been a standardRobotic pool cleaners for in-ground pools:
accessory for swimming pools for severalThese in-ground pool cleaners run independently
decades, it should come as no surprise that thereof your pool's pumping or filtration system. They
is a wide range of choices available to you. Allcontain an internal motor to power locomotion and
automatic in-ground pool cleaners fall into one of 3suction, and therefore require electricity. Robotic
basic categories: suction-side, pressure-side, andcleaners for in-ground pools are connected to a
robotic in-ground cleaners.transformer which plugs into a standard outdoor
Suction-side pool cleaners for in-ground pools:outlet and converts the electricity to low voltage.
These in-ground cleaners connect to yourThey have an internal filter for collecting debris
in-ground pool suction ports. Usually you'll install itand sediment. The main advantages of robotic
using the skimmer port but you may have acleaners for in-ground pools are that they are
dedicated vacuum port for your in-ground poolquick, efficient, and carry the most features of
cleaner. Suction is created on the underside of thein-ground pool cleaners. The extra features of
in-ground pool cleaner by water being pulled out ofrobotic in-ground pool cleaners, including their
the pool by the pump. As it moves around yourindependence from your pool's circulation system,
pool, debris and sediment is vacuumed throughself contained filter, and internal motor providing
the hose and into the filter pump strainer basket.drive and suction, make these cleaners somewhat
You can adjust cleaning patterns to maximizemore expensive but typically more effective as
coverage and cleaning efficiency by manipulatingwell.
hose length, water volume, and water flow. TheAn affordable robotic in-ground pool cleaner is the
pros of suction-side in-ground cleaners are thatNitro. Some other well-reviewed robotic pool
they're easy to install and operate.cleaners for in-ground pools are the Hayward
Some of our suction-side cleaners include theAqua-Vac and the Aqua-Vac Plus.