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What is a Pool Cleaning Robot?

What is a Pool Cleaning Robot?

Pool cleaning robots are pool equipment designed with advanced technologies used for cleaning the bottom and walls of pools. Pool robots, which offer a professional cleaning opportunity, are multi-functional, time-adjustable, highly functional vehicles that vary in brand and model according to pool sizes.

The pool robot, which can be used in both personal and public pools, manages a cleaning process in which manpower is utilized at a minimum level. Pool cleaning robots, which are divided into different categories according to their working principles and purposes, are purchased according to need.

WHAT DOES A POOL CLEANING ROBOT DO?

Both time and waste are higher in manually cleaned pools. Thanks to pool cleaning robots, especially in large pools the cleaning process is shortened by half. At the same time, the use of water and pool cleaning materials can be controlled and monitored more easily with pool robots. Pool robots play a role as one of the most preferred cleaning tools in pool cleaning and maintenance. 

In pool cleaning and maintenance robots clean every area of the pools by scrubbing thanks to their wide brushes. It eliminates algae, microbes, bacteria and dirt, especially on the corners and bottom of the pool, by penetrating all of them. Cost and time saving pool robots are very useful pool equipment that can fulfill the requirements of hygiene conditions. 

WHAT ARE THE FEATURES OF THE POOL CLEANING ROBOT?

Features of the pool cleaning robot:

  • It removes the smallest dirt and dust particles accumulated on the pool floor and traps them in the filter chamber,
  • With its automatic adjustable time program, it starts working at the time set for pool cleaning,
  • The brush surface cleans thoroughly without damaging the pool walls and floor,
  • It can perform in all pool types,
  • It works for a minimum of 2 hours and a maximum of 4 hours,
  • Their prices vary in direct proportion to their performance. 

HOW DOES THE POOL ROBOT WORK?

Although the working methods of pool robots, which play an active role in cleaning the pool floor and walls with their superior cleaning power, differ according to the brand and model, they basically work in the same logic. The robot starts to work with the energy it receives from the power supply. They prevent water waste by cleaning the dirt and dirt accumulated in the designated pool areas. Pool robots working in the vacuum cleaner program offer precise and long-term solutions in pool cleaning. 

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF A POOL ROBOT?

The advantages of the pool robot are as follows:

  • It allows larger pool areas to be cleaned in less time,
  • Since it can be used for every pool type, the appropriate pool robots are operated in the appropriate pool sizes,
  • In pools of various shapes (such as stars, hearts), it performs a detailed cleaning by reaching the edges and corners where people cannot reach,
  • Pool filter systems are easy to clean and replace,
  • Pool brush strokes remove all algae, dirt, stains, dust, germs and bacteria,
  • The long cables make it easy for them to move around the pool and access all areas. 

HOW TO USE THE POOL ROBOT?

The first step in using the pool robot is to connect it to the power supply. If the robot has been used before, it is also necessary to check the filter fullness. The robot is then placed on the pool floor and started to work. For pool robots that have difficulty climbing the walls of the pool, it should be checked that there may be any object stuck between the wheel and the track. Do not enter the pool until the pool robot stops working completely. After the end of pool cleaning, the robot should be stored in a dry and moisture-free environment together with its cable. Other technical features of the pool robot, if any, can be used by learning from the user manual. 

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN USING A POOL ROBOT?

Each pool robot has its own specific conditions of use. For this, it is necessary to read the operating instructions and apply robot cleaning, robot maintenance and pool cleaning in accordance with this framework. Examples of the elements that should be paid the most attention to are; maintaining the cables carefully, making sure that none of the ends are wet when connecting the robot to the power provider (socket), not leaving the robot hard in the pool, starting the robot after positioning it in the pool and cleaning the robot's filter periodically. 

HOW TO MAINTAIN THE POOL ROBOT?

As in pool cleaning, pool robots should be maintained and cleaned in certain periods. Pool robot maintenance is as easy as its use. In many pool robot brands, you can easily see the filled filter system thanks to its transparent outer coating or you can clean/maintain the filter with the warning sign. The fact that the robot parts are detachable and can be cleaned individually also offers advantages in terms of maintenance. 

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A POOL ROBOT?

The first feature to consider when choosing a pool robot is to buy a robot that matches the pool model and size. For small pools, a high-performance and ultra-large pool robot is not required. For large pools, pool robots with lower operating performance and short cable ratio are not enough. For this reason, the brand and model should be determined based on the pool model. 

Another factor to be considered is the features of the pool robot. Features such as having the necessary filtration system for cleaning pools, having a strong vacuum feature and easy cleaning of the robot body are among the distinguishing features of pool robots. 

WHAT ARE THE BEST POOL CLEANING ROBOT BRANDS?

The best pool cleaning robots  include the following brands:

  • Dolphin,
  • Zodiac,
  • BWT etc.