There are basically three types of automatic swimming pool cleaners: skimmer systems, booster-pump systems, and in-floor systems. (Aquabot Turbo Pool Cleaner Review) Automatic Pool Cleaners: Skimmer Systems With skimmer systems, the pool cleaner connects to the skimmer and uses the suction from the skimmer to continuously vacuum the pool. You use a standard vacuum hose to connect the skimmer suction opening with the vacuum head which then roams the bottom of the pool. With this type of pool cleaner, you need to make sure the pump strainer pot stays clean. The strainer can become clogged with leaves and other debris which reduces the suction. You can prevent this by periodically cleaning the strainer pot or adding a leaf-collecting canister to the hose (easier). Automatic Pool Cleaners: Booster-Pump Systems Booster-pump swimming pool cleaning systems involve installing a separate pump that catches water that is on its way back to the pool after visiting the filter and heater. The pump turbocharges the water, sending a high-pressure stream through a flexible hose attached to a cleaner that moves around the pool. The two types of booster-pump systems are Vacuum Head and Sweep Head. Vacuum head pool cleaners have catch bags for collecting the debris. Sweep head pool cleaners stir up debris with their long swirling arms to propel it into the main drain where it is sucked into the debris basket or caught in the filter. Automatic Pool Cleaners: In-Floor Systems In-floor swimming pool cleaning systems are built into the pool\'s circulation system. You need to plan ahead if you want to have this kind of pool cleaning system. In-floor cleaners can be used with concrete pools and must be installed at the time the pool is built. These cleaners work by having heads that pop up on the bottom of the pool and spray jets of water to push the dirt toward the main drain. The cleaning takes place in the circulation system. Automatic pool cleaners are affective for in ground pools as well as if you have an above ground pool. Check out the other articles to find out why sometimes a cheap above ground pool may be the way to go.

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