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| Automatic Swimming Pool Cleaners faq`s |
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How do they work?
There are three methods common to the market. Pressure,
vacuum and electrically operated.
The pressure operated models require a booster pump which
will provide a high pressure water supply through a dedicated
line to the pool side. In turn this drives the cleaner
around the pool and a venturi pushes dirt and debris in
to a collector bag, whilst a sweeping hose pushes silt
and sand in to the pools main drain.
Vacuum cleaners connect to the pools skimmer or vac point
and the water being drawn by the filter pump is passed
through a turbine or diaphragm which enables the cleaner
to propel itself around the pool and vacuum up the dirt
and debris, which is then deposited in to the pools main
filter.
Electrically operated units are essentially, glorified
submersible pumps. Plugged in to a suitable mains outlet
the integral pump drives the unit around the pool whilst
drawing large volumes of water through its own integral
filter. Once cleaning is complete you simply then empty
the filter.
How much do they cost?
There are numerous models on the market, but generally
prices will range from £200 to £2000 dependent
on size of pool and the type and specification of the
cleaner.
Are they easy to install?
In most cases, very much so. Most units can be easily
installed by the pool owner all be it some models, especially
the pressure type, will require fitting by your pool professional. |
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