What is a suction side pool cleaner?

Suction Side Pool Cleaners Suction side cleaners attach to the main filtration pump in your pool and use the suction to move the cleaner around. These cleaners scrub the pool surface and remove unwanted dirt and debris. The debris is then returned to your pump basket through your pool’s filtration system.

What is the pressure-side of pool?

The dedicated pressure line or return outlet is the last part of your pool’s filtration system. After filtering, the pump releases clean water back into the pool via the return outlet. Typically, a pressure-side pool cleaner uses water pressure from a dedicated booster pump to drive the cleaner around your pool.

Why does my pool vacuum keep going on its side?

Cleaner keeps falling on its side. Check to make ensure that the hose connected to the head is the leader hose (the section of hose with the grey cuff). A connector hose attached at this point can cause this situation. If not, replace the hose. Always store the hose in a straight position when removed from the pool.

Why does my pool vacuum tip over?

The water level in a pool is one of the most common causes for automatic pool cleaners to flip over. When the water level on the skimmer is too high, the water line is too close to the coping. So when the automatic cleaner start to climb up the pool wall, it hits the coping and flips on to its back.

Is a suction or pressure pool cleaner better?

Suction cleaners are more affordable and are easier to handle. They use the existing suction power of your pool pump and can be easily connected to the skimmer or a designated cleaner line. Like what its name suggests, a suction side cleaner can suck the debris in the water and then return it to the pump basket.

What is suction side of pump?

The inlet, or suction side of a pump is the point of lowest pressure in a given pump. For positive displacement pumps, the lowest pressure occurs just prior to rotor meshing; for centrifugal pumps, lowest pressure is near the eye of the impeller.

Why is my Polaris 360 laying on its side?

If the 360 falls onto its side, the filter bag may be full. Empty the bag and resume normal operation of the cleaner. If emptying the bag does not solve the problem, remove the head float from the back of the machine and shake it. If you hear water inside, the float is damaged and needs to be replaced.

How does the Pool Gobbler work?

The Pool Gobbler has a patented float technology, which automatically adjusts to the water level of your pool. Pool gobbler creates a circular flow and its clever Venturi system acts like a magnet pulling all floating debris into the filter bag.

How does blue52 work?

BLU52 pool care products provide you with an all-in-one pool maintenance solution, saving you time and energy, giving you more time to enjoy the clear blue water of your swimming pool. Containing algaecides, bactericides and a clarifier to kill algae, BLU52 will keep your pool clear 52 weeks of the year.