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Looking for an Above Ground Pool Vacuum – The Options You Have

Guest Blogger — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:03:28 +0000

It is of great important to use an above ground pool vacuum for the regular cleaning of your pool. The simple old-fashioned tools are ineffective and often require you to spend quite a lot of time and effort without achieving the desired results. The vacuums, on the other hand are easy to use and work quickly for the removal of all sorts of marks, stains or debris that are making the use of your pool unpleasant and uncomfortable. These devices can also be used for the cleaning spas and ponds. So, you will definitely be able to make the make the most out of one.

You can buy a special above ground pool vacuum head and a wand or hose separately if you require the latter. Still, most items come fully equipped with all the necessary features. In any case you have to be particularly careful when deciding on the type of head that you will require. The different models have different sizes, shapes and weights. It is a good idea to go for an item with a head that is large enough to allow for the convenient cleaning, but is also compact and easy to move at the same time. You will have to make sure that the surface of this part will cover reliably the one of the liner so that the most effective cleaning is performed. It is essential to find a model that will effectively clean the corners and the entire protuberant surface of the liner.

The hand held above ground pool vacuum is the most obvious choice, but in order to be able to make the most out of it you might want to relay on a model with an adjustable wand that allows you to clean as much space as possible with the least effort. There are also miniature hand-held vacuum models just like the ones you use to clean your car. These are effective and allow you to clean each spot more precisely, but you might have to do some diving in order to be able to clean the entire area. You can also buy a fully automated above ground pool vacuum that is battery operated and works under water. It is expensive, but can do all the work for you superbly.

No matter the type of above ground pool vacuum you pick you should not forget to supply yourself with enough replacement vacuum bags in order to provide for the most effective use of the equipment.

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A South African Invention, Automatic Pool Cleaners Do the Work While You Enjoy

Guest Blogger — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:35:49 +0000

If you are tired of straining your back while trying to clean your pool instead of bathing in it, then you are in need of automatic pool cleaners. Getting such cleaners take the fuss out of cleaning your pool by hand every week.

Automatic pool cleaners were first used in South Africa. A hydraulic engineer there was able to realize the benefit of an automatic pool, and exploited the market for such appliances that could remove the fuss it takes to clean personal and commercial pools. He actually wanted to create a pool cleaner that would keep the pool dirt free round the year. The first batch of automatic pool cleaners were released commercially in the nineteen seventies. The cleaners then were called “Kreepy Krauly”, a brand used till now.

Automatic pool cleaners work just like vacuum cleaners, in that they suck sediments and leaves and then store them in a tank which is then emptied. The debris is removed from all parts of the pool, from the floors to walls of the pools. These cleaners continue to move all along the swimming pool while they are switched on, and keep your pool fairly cleaner than before. Regularly using them ensures that you not only keep a wonderfully clear pool, but also that your pool is exposed to as few chemicals as possible, thus lowering operation costs. These cleaners are inexpensive and effective, a perfect combination indeed. There are many different cleaners available in the market with varying costs and capacities.

Traditionally automatic pool cleaners have been considered to be slightly on the costlier side, but these days you can buy good quality pool cleaners for less than two hundred dollars. The best aspect of automatic pool cleaners is that all you have to do is turn them on and then go about your other work rather than standing there and vacuuming the pool yourself. You can switch on the cleaner for a short while until the pool spick and span. Alternatively, you can use it for about ten minutes every day to keep it relatively clean all the while.

It always better to sit back and relax, and take a breather while a machine does all your work for you. Automatic pool cleaners do just that, and make sure that the only time you enter your pool is when you want to have an enjoyable bath.

The Above Ground Pool Cleaner

Guest Blogger — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:47:51 +0000

It has been a long time since the above ground pools were invented and used. With the help of latest materials and technologies as well as anti-corrotion coatings, present day pools are more trendy and durable the earlier ones ever were. With inground swimming pools becoming more expensive each year, and installation times taking alot longer, we see many people preferring to have above ground pool and where utility is concerned. Of course, both types have their advantages and dis-advantages. One more notable advantage of above ground pool is the fact that you can dis-assemble it and take it with you if you decide to move and change your living locations. Thus this enjoys the advantage of becoming one time investment and guarantees you the ownership of your own backyard or front yard swimming pool for all times. Now, when we talk of the advantage of above ground pool, the aspect of above ground pool cleaner cannot be overlooked.

These days, you get various kinds of above ground pool cleaner, starting from normal suction to robotic types. One type has only one movable part that removes dirt, leaves and debris from the pool and saves you the vacuuming job. Since it consists of only one moving part, maintenance is easy. Another type above ground pool cleaner is a pressure type with exclusive vortex pattern. Even this consists of one moving part and does a great job of cleaning the pool, (as this is the type of pool cleaner I have for my swimming pool) but doesn’t clean the wall of your pool as well, owing to its design. The pressure type of above ground pool cleaner, (compared to the suction type) makes a lot less noise because of it’s design.

The last type is a fully automatic and computerized robotic above ground pool cleaner which comes with its own drive motor as well as filtering system. All you have to do is plug the device in and allow it inside your pool and it starts working instantly to ensure that your pool is clean and sparkling. Since the device comes with its own filtration device, it doesn’t use any of your filtering systems resources. With so many options available in the purchase of an above ground pool cleaner, one may choose according to their budget and goal requirements.

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What Type of Automatic Pool Cleaner is Right For You?

Guest Blogger — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:04:07 +0000

Pool cleaning can be a laborious task. When I lived with my parents long ago (well not too long ago), I remember my father taking care of our pool. He would clean it by hand once a week with a hand held pool vacuum cleaner. It would take him about 2 ½ hours to finish. I think he liked doing it, but I never could tell. For me personally, I would rather use an Automatic Pool Cleaner.

There are 3 basic types of Automatic Pool Cleaner. Pressure side pool cleaners, suction side pool cleaners and robotic pool cleaners. All can be good choices, each one has it’s pro’s and cons.

Pressure side pool cleaners use the water pressure from your return side of your pool filtering system. This water pressure gives them the power needed to scoot along the bottom of your pool. They contain their own filtering bags, so they will not use your filter to clean debris from the water. The cons for these types of cleaners are that when the filter bag fills up, they do not clean, but just stir-up any remaining debris. The good thing though is that they do not use your pool filter to clean.

Suction side Automatic Pool Cleaner do the opposite of pressure side cleaners. As the name implies, they hook up to the suction side ports of your pool filtering system. They use pulses of water to randomly move around your pool. Large debris is caught in your strainer basket, while smaller debris is cleaned by your pool filter. Pros of these types of pool cleaners are that they usually are the least expensive of the others. Cons are that the clog easier, you need to make sure you have enough hose length, so you don’t restrict any movements and the suction strength needs to be adjusted correctly for optimal performance.

Robotic pool cleaners are stand alone units that run entirely separate of any of your swimming pool systems. They run off low voltage power supplies that you plug in to an electrical outlet and have their own filtering systems that are usually bigger than pressure type cleaners. These cleaners are more expensive than the other two types. And they have electrical cords, but if you follow manufactures instructions, there are no dangers. The pro’s are that they do not put any additional loads on your pump and filter systems. These cleaners range in style and size, with computer chip operated models to remote control models.

In my book, anyway you cut it; an Automatic Pool Cleaner is the way to go. Depending on you budget and desire, all 3 types will do a fine job of cleaning your pool