| Robotic pool cleaners differ from suction and pressure | | | | conserve water. |
| side cleaners in that they are electronic devices | | | | Robotic cleaners use high volume pumps to vacuum |
| operating independently from the swimming pools | | | | the pool, some moving as much as 5000 gallons of |
| filtration system. As such the manufacturers of these | | | | water an hour or more. The circulation of that amount |
| robots can incorporate computers and sensors in the | | | | of water helps to keep water temperatures more |
| units to aid it in avoiding obstacles in the pool. Another | | | | even, bringing cooler water from the pool floor |
| unique feature of robotic cleaners is the ability to mimic | | | | towards the surface. This helps to reduce water |
| human cleaning. By programming the computers to | | | | evaporation, again conserving water. This also helps to |
| turn the device at intervals it can more effectively | | | | thoroughly mix chemicals that may be lying on the |
| clean the entire pool without revisiting previously | | | | pools' floor cutting down on chemical usage. This also |
| cleaned areas as often is the case with random | | | | may allow the pool filtration system to be operated |
| cleaners. | | | | less, saving energy and maintenance costs. |
| Robotic cleaners are completely self contained and | | | | Another advantage robotic cleaners have over other |
| require only an external source of electricity to | | | | type automatic cleaners is the ability to scrub the pool |
| perform its' duties. This power source is in the way of | | | | walls and floor area. Most suction and pressure side |
| a transformer that reduces the voltage from standard | | | | cleaners still require the pool to be manually brushed to |
| household current to a safe 24 volts to reduce the | | | | loosen stubborn debris so they are able pick it up. |
| chances of electrical shock. Filter bags or cartridges on | | | | While the robotic cleaners seem to be the best choice |
| board the unit capture all trash and debris it picks up | | | | for a pool cleaner, they do come with some |
| and stores it for later removal. Most robotic cleaners | | | | drawbacks. Initial cost and expensive repairs are the |
| use filters capable of removing particles as small as 2 | | | | two main concerns. They are electronic devices and |
| microns. This is considerable smaller than most | | | | they do break. It may be wise to inquire about |
| residential swimming pool filters are capable of | | | | warranties and repair facilities before making a |
| removing. Also by trapping debris in its' own | | | | decision on a particular brand of cleaner. As with most |
| containment system robotic pool cleaners reduces the | | | | things, careful planning before hand can save you from |
| need for pool filter cleaning or back washing, helping to | | | | unexpected surprises down the road. |