Cleaning the pool includes a set of measures with the use of chemical agents and special equipment. Underwater vacuum cleaners are most effective for this task. They clean the walls and bottom of the pool. Robot sucks water via special nozzles, cleans and returns in the pool.
Underwater vacuum cleaner provides the following advantages:
– eliminates the need of water drain from the pool;
– simplifies cleaning;
– provides higher efficiency compared to manual cleaning;
– increases the service life of filter system.
Underwater vacuum cleaners are divided into manual, semi-automatic and automatic models. They are characterized by the following basic parameters:
– length of the rod, hose and cable and duration of operation cycle affect on maximum size of the cleaned pool;
– set of nozzles each of which is intended for a specific pool shape;
– availability of the remote control.
Hand underwater vacuum cleaners have a cable, a pump, a handle and a brush at the end of corrugated pipe that is connected to the pool filter. They are intended for small pools and have a minimal cost.
Semiautomatic underwater robot cleans the bottom, walls and hollows in pool. Some models have own bag for garbage collection. Others require a connection to the skimmer.
Cleaning the pool lasts up to 3 hours. These models are suitable for pools up to 80 square meters.
A high cleaning speed, automatic control of water flow and effective removal of sediment with the help of hydraulic thrust are the main advantages of models.
Robotic underwater vacuum cleaner is the most powerful, maneuverable and effective due to use of modern computer technology. However, its cost is several times higher compared to price of manual or semi-automatic model. It’s main disadvantage of robotic models.
Advantages:
– robot cleans different types of pools a large area;
– direct connection to a pool filter or the use of garbage bags;
– cleaning the entire pool surface, including hard to reach areas and waterline;
– high performance and cleaning duration (up to 8 hours in the pool up to 1,300 square meters);
– programming with the help of remote control;
– automatic scanning the characteristics of water and its filtration.
Styrofoam brushes are considered the best due to high strength.
Special fan provides movement vertically and at an angle.
Models of American Aquabot Company are well known of their reliability and durability. Aquabot Magnum and Aquabot VIVA are the most popular models.
Magnum robot cleans pools up to 630 square meters in fully automatic mode.
Viva robot is one of the most innovative models in Aquabot lineup.
Israeli Maytronics Company actively uses the latest technology in their multi-function underwater robotic vacuum cleaners (intelligent system for trajectory formation, scanners, innovative water filtration system, etc).
Models of this company are known under the Dolphin brand.
Bestway offers a wide range of models for pools with complex shape.
Pontoon models of French Company are characterized by high efficiency, ease of use and stylish design.
Pontoon Joker V22 is one of the most popular models.
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