When planning to set up a new swimming pool, there are a lot of water features that you will be able to discover for installation. These features include water jets, scupper waterfalls, slides, and grottos. Though they might sound like additional great bonuses for you, they are not necessary.
There is this one important feature you need to consider carefully: the cleaning system. Before the upgrade, there used to be a standard style for the new pool known as “robot.” The cleaning system got an upgrade to an automated in-floor cleaning system. The upgrade is a financial investment because it will save one time and frustration in the near future. The in-floor cleaning system, when retracted, virtually disappears, and this feature keeps your pool clean no matter the size with a little effort from you.
Once your pool construction is complete, you need to decide which of the two pool cleaning features you want to install. Both features have pros and cons, and you need to understand that before purchasing. About 90% of the customers at the UNIQUE Companies prefer the in-floor cleaning system over the side suction cleaner, also known as the cleaning “robot.” In-floor is the most opt for because it’s the most reliable over the years and requires most minor work from on your part.
Before buying these features for your new swimming pool, below is more information and some of the advantages and disadvantages of both the cleaning systems to consider:
What Is in-floor Cleaning System?
This cleaning system comprises a chain of pop-up heads, and the function is groups, and each group pushes the debris towards the drain inside the pool. It works just like the sprinkler head.
Advantages of In-floor Cleaning System
- The retractable cleaning heads flush with the pool’s surface when the system is off, making it invisible and can not cause any obstruction when enjoying your swimming pool.
- It can only be noticed during winter when using the pool heater and perfectly distributes the heater water around the bottom part of the pool. Due to increased water circulation, there is a reduction in heating cost, and also the process keeps your pool more comfortable.
Disadvantages of In-floor Cleaning System
- The system is costly. When setting up the pool, your investment will be higher because of the cost of the cleaning heads and installation. The pool owners have discovered that compared to the cleaning “robot,” it’s worth it because it offers a lifetime warranty, so you don’t need to replace it.
What is an Automatic Cleaning System?
The automatic cleaning system, also known as suction side pool cleaners, are devices that look exactly like a robot hence the name cleaning “robot.” It gets power through the pool pump suction, and to effectively work well, it needs to have an open space.
The device connects to the inlet on the side of the pool wall. The suction from the pump in the pool produces a force that randomly moves in patterns within the pool to suck up debris.
Advantages of Automatic Cleaning System
- The device is simple to use and install. You only need to plug it into the suction line and let it loose to move within the pool.
- Its cost is low. The coast makes it more appealing to most pool owners compared to the in-floor cleaning system.
Disadvantages of Automatic Cleaning System
- It is much less effective when cleaning the steps, barstools, and benches within the pool because it cannot access various cleaning levels. So you will need to spare much of your time and effort to clean these surfaces by brushing them manually to keep your pool clean.
- The suction cleaner, which is part of the device, is only made to remove larger debris; hence anything small will return to the pool by floating out of the debris bag. Because of this, Monsoon can impact the quality and clarity of the pool water.
