Inground Automatic Pool Cleaners

In-Ground Suction Pool Cleaners These in-ground pool cleaners work by installing a hose into your skimmer and it uses your pump and filter system to provide the suction for the movement of the cleaner. These suction type above-ground pool cleaners are easy to use and many even offer leaf debris canisters that installs in the hose line to keep debris from collecting in your pump basket. The pros of suction in-ground pool cleaners: Does not use additional electricity but uses your pumps own power to operate. Very few moving parts to break or replace. Can use a skim vac plate or a leaf debris canister to keep leaves and debris from getting in pump basket. Low in cost. The cons of suction above-ground pool cleaners: If your filter is dirty or your pump size inadequate it will negatively effect the performance and movement of the cleaner. If you do not use a leaf canister or skim vac, leaves and debris will collect in your pump basket. Because above-ground pools are flooded suction, this can be a nuisance. You need to "prime" the cleaner by making sure that the hose is full of water and air has been eliminated prior to hooking it to your skimmer or the cleaner will not operate.

In-Ground Pressure Pool Cleaners Pressure in-ground pool cleaners work by installing a hose onto the return fitting in your pool. Some use your pools pump pressure to propel it around your pool others require and additional Booster Pump to be installed.. The water pressure sprays out of a hose and forces the leaves and debris into a bag that is attached to the cleaner. The Pros of Pressure In-Ground Pool Cleaners: Debris collects in a separate bag rather than in the pump basket. Cleans pool floors and walls. The cons of pressure in-ground pool cleaners: If your filter is dirty or your pump size inadequate it will negatively effect the performance and movement of the cleaner. Some units require the additional purchase and installation of a Booster Pump. Pool pump or Booster Pump must be operating to use cleaner. Many require that you use their special return fitting and have to replace your existing fitting with this one.