The IPPTS Associates pool cleaners buyers guide provides guidance on selecting pool accessories especially pool cleaners including automatic robot pool cleaning equipment.

1. 2012 BUYERS GUIDE:
POOL CLEANERS
How to Choose the Right Pool Cleaning Accessories AND Save Money!
STEVE
Symes
info@homepoolcleaners.com
http://homepoolcleaners.com

2. 2012 BUYERS GUIDE:
Pool Cleaners
The Essential 2012 Pool
Cleaning Guide
Don’t buy your 2012 pool cleaning
accessories without reading this! The
worldwide web is an amazing
invention for choice, and every year
yet more new pool cleaning products
appear with great claims. The choice
is dazzling, and CONFUSING!
Disclaimer
Don’t start looking at brands before
you know the basics – you will Reasonable care has been taken to
probably make a bad decision and ensure that the information presented in
regret that! this newsletter is accurate. However, the
reader by reading this newsletter shall be
Read this report and we will give deemed to have read and accepted the
following terms:
you a grounding in the types of
equipment which you can then decide
Terms of Use: No Liability: this book is
will be the best for your pool and
supplied “as is” and without liability. All
circumstances.
warranties, express or implied, are hereby
disclaimed. The information provided
The pleas which we hear every year at does not constitute advice of any kind.
this time are:
© 2012 by IPPTS Associates.
“Will someone just tell me the basics
of what’s available and what works
best”!
Read on, because that’s what you are
about to learn!
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3. “vacuum” cleaner for your pool, you
are encouraged to familiarize yourself
with all of your choices, as we explain
in this article.
Introduction Article 3 What to look for
in an Automatic Robotic
Inside this report, you will learn:
Pool Cleaner
Article 1 The Essential
With all of the above listed automatic
Accessories You Must Buy robotic pool cleaners on sale, it is
and Maintain in Order to simply a case of setting your price
point, and considering those that you
Provide a Safe and Healthy can afford within your budget against
Pool a list of the features which you find
important to you, as we explain in this
article.
Before we jump in on the specifics of
pool cleaning, and prior to you racing
out and buying your pool for summer Article
time (or if you are an existing pool 4 More Cleaning
owner - before replacing cleaning
equipment and accessories), there are Purchase Options
a few things, which we explain here,
which you ought to know. If given the space and the budget,
homeowners prefer to have an
Article 2 Above-ground in-ground pool, rather than an
above-ground pool, but these have
and In-ground differing cleaning equipment
Pools: Your Cleaning purchase options which you will learn
in this article.
Options
Article 5 More Swimming
If you are a brand-new pool manager
or if you have actually never before Pool Materials for
purchased a pool cleaner before, you Cleansing
might be speculating exactly what
supplies are correct for your pool. To
Keeping your pool nice and clean is
find the best robot or so-called
simpler than ever these days due to
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4. the ever before increasing ranges of
quality clean-up accessories available
in our stores. There are many devices
to pick from, featuring skimmers,
Article 1 The Essential
brushes, and vacuum cleaner heads. Accessories You Must Buy
These devices make the necessary
pool maintenance much easier than
and Maintain in Order to
ever. But, you need to know which Provide a Safe and Healthy
you need and which to choose, as
explained in this article.
Pool
Before we jump in on the specifics of
pool cleaning, and prior to you racing
out and buying your pool for summer
time (or if you are an existing pool
owner - before replacing cleaning
equipment and accessories), there are
a few things you ought to know.
When you get your pool, your
company or salesman will most likely
go over just what else you need with
your pool. In order to operate your
pool, there are a number of things
that you really have to get.
The first thing you'll need is a filtering
system. When you get your filtration
system, make certain that your
filtering system is capable of dealing
with your pool’s size. A purification
system is a necessity, as it helps to
remove little solid material and
micro-organisms, from building up in
your water.
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5. cleaning for you.
To guard your pool against heat loss
at night – and further entry by flying
insects -, you'll also require a pool
cover. Covers are readily available in a
few different types, and can be made
to different sizes. A cover has the
purpose of shielding your pool from
particles and the elements, as well as
preventing toddling babies and young
A pool “vacuum” type cleaner is also children from falling in and drowning.
necessary. You ought to make certain We recommend that you make it you
nonetheless, that you buy a vacuum priority to consistently make sure that
cleaner that is right for your you buy, and pull over the water every
swimming pool. There are numerous night, a strong and durable cover. It is
sorts of pool cleaning machines, best to get into the habit of always
manual and automatic “robots”, and taking care to ensure to make use of
you will want to make sure that you your cover, to cover your pool
do not buy the wrong one. We have whenever you aren't swimming.
much more for you about that later,
suffice it to say that ahead of almost To keep up to date a rolling routine
any other accessory after the pool maintenance chart is additionally
filter, pool vacuums are next in line of important. By having a maintenance
importance as they are vital to chart, you can monitor what you have
operating your pool healthily, as they actually done to your pool, the level of
help to clean out debris of all types. chemicals that you are making use of,
and the readings from the monitoring
You ought to also sure that you get a tools that you have actually used to
skimmer basket or strainer also, as it keep track of the quality of your pool’s
assists with your vacuum and water. Routine maintenance charts
filtration system. Skimmer baskets or are easily forgotten by pool owners,
strainers will also help to keep your but we think that they are necessary
pool clean by catching particles and to recognizing just what you have
insects that to fall onto the surface of actually done to your pool – even if
your pool. You should make use of you only write this stuff down in a
your skimmer baskets or strainers diary or mark up on a calendar.
whenever you use your pool, as they
are a first line of defence and if set Yet other crucial products you'll
up correctly will do the bulk of the require are chemicals. They play an
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6. incredibly vital role in balancing your the sellers would like you to buy, they
water, and assisting swimmers to aren't called for to make use of your
remain healthy and balanced. There swimming pool unless we have
are several different varieties of mentioned them in this article
chemicals available, which including already.
chlorine, clarifier, and pH chemicals.
All varieties of chemicals are crucial, Article 2 Above-ground
and have to be utilized to keep your
water levels healthy and balanced. and In-ground
You should check your water and pH Pools: Your Cleaning
levels on an everyday basis, as you do
your normal pool routine Options
maintenance.
When you buy an above-ground pool,
cleansing supplies are generally not
included. Therefore, you will certainly
have to purchase your above-ground
pool cleansing materials individually
and carefully. If you are a brand-new
pool manager or if you have actually
In order to monitor your pool by taking never before purchased a pool cleaner
and testing water quality samples, before, you might be speculating
you'll require a testing kit. They come exactly what supplies are correct for
in either strip or container kind, and your aboveground pool. To find the
enable you to exam and understand best robot or so-called “vacuum”
the different chemical levels in your cleaner for your pool, you are
water. If you are planning to keep encouraged to familiarize yourself
your pool healthy and balanced, you'll with all of your choices.
have to do at least some tests. They
are very easy to do, and won't take You can use the sand filter pump for
you more than a few seconds of your the vacuum power for most pool
time. cleaners, but when you read the specs
of the different vacuums, look out for a
statement that both bottom and
So, we have now explained how, to
sides will be cleaned.
operate your pool and perform the
proper upkeep, you should have the
Above ground pools differ from those
above equipment and materials. Lets’
which are permanent and buried in the
be clear about this. While there is a
ground, as almost without exception,
huge range of other pool accessories, these are provided with a perimeter
such as toys and pool furniture, which
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7. channel. This channel very effectively option. But, when done correctly this
skims the water off the surface along is a time-consuming process, and
with any floating debris. boring to do. But, it has to be
done, unless you're willing to invest in
Above ground pools seldom have an automatic above ground or in ground
perimeter channels, so you will need a pool cleaner. These pool cleaners will
swimming pool surface cleaner, which allow you to enjoy your pool with
is called a skimmer which collects all minimal maintenance, making their
leaves, bugs and debris from the investment and your investment in the
surface of your pool. It works in pool itself worthwhile.
conjunction with your pool filter
system. So, the good news here is that you can
easily simplify your swimming pool care
and maintenance with a good automatic
pool cleaner! Most of these work both
on in-ground and above-ground pools!
As we have already stated a good pool
filter is vital to creating good quality
pool water that reduces the incidence
of algae and helps maintain pH levels,
alkalinity, and calcium hardness. The difference between in ground pool
However, even the best pool filters will cleaners and above ground pool
leave extra dirt and debris scattered cleaners is mostly about structure and
about your pool. It will also do nothing range. The basic technology for each is
to stop algae growing on the wall and essentially the same. In-ground pool
floor surfaces, and minerals from cleaners are built to facilitate the
evaporation from forming at the top submerged nature of the pool and are
of the water on the pool edge. often designed to work in depths up to
8 feet. For deeper in ground pools, a
higher-end, specifically designed in
It is recommended, therefore, that
ground pool cleaner capable of lifting
an additi onal pool cleaning method to
debris from the deeper depth of
remove this accumulation should be
submergence may be needed.
used once a week. This can be done by
manually sweeping the bottom using a
suction hose and netting The pressure side above ground pool
the debris, and many do take this cleaners work off the return of water
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8. coming into your swimming pool. They Dolphin®
have their own easy to clean filters Barracuda®
which leaves your pool filtration system Sta-Rite®
free to eliminate impurities and sanitize Aquabot®
your pool water. Pool Rover®
Zodiac®
Robotic swimming pool cleaners Polaris®
are slightly different. They Zodiac Ranger®
are completely self contained. These Kreepy Krauly Lil Shark and E-Z
cleaners siphon water off the bottom Vac®
trapping dirt and impurities in the unit and Dirt Devil®.
with clean water coming out the top.
Robotic pool cleaners can even be an
Another range for above ground pools is
aid to your swimming pool filtration
that engineered and manufactured by
system. Best of all, self contained
the Australian company Aqua-Quip.
robotic cleaners have no vacuum hoses
to mess with, and since it is hose
tangles and restraints caused by hoses Be sure to check out prices and
which end up causing the automatic warranty terms for a number of the
devices getting stuck and needing above, before selecting your preferred
attention manufacturer and model.
regularly, being self-contained helps a
lot. Tip: Always check that you are buying
the right model (eg above ground and
For safety they are low voltage so that in-ground models may vary).
you will never get a shock, and
compared with pool filters which feel Article 3 What to look for
like they could suck a finger away if you
were careless, the battery type are in an Automatic Robotic
much safer, if someone jumps in the Pool Cleaner
pool while the cleaner is in use.
With all of the above listed automatic
Hayward markets the “Diver Dave”
robotic pool cleaners on sale, it is
and “Wanda the Whale” above ground
simply a case of setting your price
pool cleaner alternative, as
their automatic pool cleaning
point, and considering those that you
technology to remove the drudgery of can afford within your budget against
manual cleaning. a list of the features which you find
important to you.
Well known brands which are available
in the US are: Some of the features to look out for
and value are:
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9. Truly independent action without that they actually last, before the user
hoses, or not? returns for a replacement. Of course,
Floor only or floor and walls that’s only worth doing if you trust the
Capability of the mechanism (some integrity of the seller.
are called computers) which
randomize movement to cover the
whole pool – this can be hard to
establish. You will need to read
reviews, and watch YouTube
videos. Yes, there are people crazy
enough to submit videos showing
how well their pool cleaning robot
covers the whole pool – or not!
Scrubbing action or just jet
washing? And, of course don’t forget to look out
Size and ease of removal of filter for the warranty period, and balance
How large is the filter’s storage any longer warranty period offered
capability a small debris storage against price. A longer warranty can
capacity means a filter which fills be especially valuable to a buyer who
quickly and needs more frequent expects heavy usage, and of course
attention to empty it most people will be attracted by a
Need for replacement filters, their longer warranty as it usually signifies
cost, and frequency of replacement a high level of commitment of the
of filters manufacturer to the quality of their
Need for replacement of any other product.
wearing components
Availability of spares in your area Article 4 More
Cost of spares.
Cleaning Purchase
For non-independent robots which use Options
the filter we would add:
In-ground pools are the most popular
Does it need any special hoses, of the two pool styles in the United
extra hose length, or special hose States. If given the space and the
connections? budget, homeowners prefer to have an
Will it wear your hoses out more in-ground pool, rather than an
quickly above-ground pool.
You could ask you dealer to be quite One of the main reasons why
candid and ask how long users find in-ground pools are preferred over
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10. aboveground pools is because of their for a higher-end, more expensive pool
appearance. In-ground pools are more cleaner, such as the independent
attractive than pools that stick out of automatic robot cleaners, with a very
the ground. fast cleaning time.
That way, you can easily put the
cleaner to work while you change, or
while preparing the pool for swimming
guests, or before a party. If that is you
requirement there are models which
are advertised for their quick whole
In-ground pools require excavation of pool cleaning times, and those would
the garden soil and are normally be the models for you to seek out.
commissioned from an experienced
swimming pool contractor. These Article 5 More Swimming
contractors often also provide labor
for cleaning the pools that install, and Pool Materials for
therefore they are a good source for Cleansing
unbiased information on the best
cleaners. Most will advise you well, Keeping your pool nice and clean is
but some may not be as independent simpler than ever these days due to
as they at first appear as they may the ever before increasing ranges of
have a tie-in with a particular pool quality clean-up accessories available
cleaner manufacturer, so find out first in our stores. There are many devices
if that’s the case, before asking for to pick from, featuring skimmers,
advice. brushes, and vacuum cleaner heads.
These devices make the necessary
Some people buying a new pool buy pool maintenance much easier than
the pool equipment, including an ever, suggesting that you can spend
automatic pool cleaner from the even more time swimming and less
installation contractor along with the time cleansing.
filter as part of a package. In such
cases make sure that the contractor
also takes responsibility for the choice
of model of pool cleaner supplied.
If the appearance of your pool is
important, you will also want to keep
your pool cleaned to the best
standard, and you will probably look The even more focused tools that are
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11. used to clean swimming pools consist places on the filter. The normal
of leaf skimmers, leaf rakes, brushes, maintenance of your pH balance and
corner brushes, pool sweeps, grids the right levels of alkalinity are also
and cartridges for the filter, motors very necessary to keeping your pool
and pumps, pool filters, and lots clean. You must even make sure that
more. A few of these accessories are you examine the calcium
an essential “need to have”, concentration in the pool as well.
specifically for those who have trees
around their pool. Leaves in the water To get the right quantity of chlorine
can be really annoying and disruptive feed, you'll need to choose between
to swimmers, and ought to be gotten hand dosing liquid, or tablet serving.
rid of on a regular basis. Take care doing this as you need to
get it right each time, and when you
The greatest point to keeping your do it will definitely ensure that you
pool good and clean is to make get the ideal quantity of chlorine in
certain that the care of your water is the water.
consistently up to date. There are
several water care items that you can There are saltwater chlorine electrical
purchase, featuring balancing generators out there as well, which
chemicals, sanitizes, chemicals to make the chlorine on-site, and this is
treat algae, tarnish treatment items, one of the most prominent methods to
water testing kits, and saltwater get the right amount of chlorine into
systems. You can easily get a pool your pool water and keep it right.
examining kit for a little of nothing -
which will definitely more than pay for As long you make use of the correct
itself when you choose to examine cleaning supplies and products that
your water. your pool needs, you'll be able to
delight in fresh and clean water
Generally, chlorine is the most whenever you decide to go swimming.
common sanitizing chemical, as it Keeping your water clean is
helps to get rid of and prevent any additionally healthy and keeping the
sort of natural material growth that right pH balance is necessary for your
exists in the water. Ozonation is an skin, and anybody else who gets in
alternative which can be good from your pool.
the point of view that there is no need
to keep chemicals on-site. Finally, don’t forget that you will need
to constantly make certain that you
By utilizing chlorine in your pool, you have cleaning materials in stock and
are likely to considerably lower the on hand when needed, and don’t
load that otherwise the organic growth forget to examine your water on a
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12. regular basis. spend even half the price
Wrapping up... of its lower rated
competitor model?
In this report, we've shown you:
The answer is yes!
The Essential Accessories You Must
Buy and Maintain in Order to Provide The Aquabot Pool Rover Jr. Robotic
a Safe and Healthy Pool Above-Ground Pool Cleaner is the top
The Cleaning Options for selling (hose free) product of its type
Above-ground and In-ground Pools on Amazon.com (May 2012) with 39
What to look for in an Automatic reviews and a 4 Star Rating and costs
Robotic Pool Cleaner $279.99 (List Price). Its next biggest
More cleaning purchase options selling rival from its competitor costs
More Swimming Pool Materials for $565.60 as currently on offer ( $699
Cleansing. List price) and as writing this has only
10 reviews.
However, this is just the beginning. If
you'd like to know more about pool I guess that I know which one I would
cleaning and ways to then you may go for…
find the following article useful:
But, there is more good news for the
leading product at their official
SPECIAL REPORT: A distributor’s site Probotics. Com:
review of the Top
"The circulation provided by
Selling Automatic Pool an Aquabot robotic pool cleaner can
Cleaners with Robotic reduce your chemical consumption by
up to 30%. They can also reduce the
Pool Cleaning Capability required running time of main
filtration system by up to 60%. In
Is It Possible To Get The addition, with reduced backwashing
you can realize water savings that can
Top Selling Robotic Pool amount to thousands of
Cleaning Product with the gallons". Probotics tells us.
most reviews and top Also, from the official supplier we
rating from its learn these Aquabot units that:
buyers, without having to “All of the products that we feature
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13. are computer controlled, smart of use of this device:
cleaners …. All of the Aquabot units
are self contained and do not rely on “I find it great that you can just drop
your existing filtration system.” him in, set him to go, and come back
in 2 hours and all done.... sooo easy!
Why most people struggle This year we opened our pool and
once again Rover to the rescue for
According to Probotics, there's a tree leaves and sticks and such from
reason why so many people struggle whatever storms we have had and
with hose connected systems despite normal debris that falls into the pool.
so much technical development We have an above ground pool 18".
having taken place on the hose His bag and the unit itself are in
connected robotic pool perfect condition. We had
cleaners being offered to them no problems with him at all, and
today... again don't know what we would do
without one. If he ever broke I would
"The most common comments from not hesitate to buy again.”
our Aquabot customers all seem to
follow the same theme. They just can't Was it worth it?
believe how far superior [this] system
is over a standard "hose connected" “i can't tell you the last time i spent $300
system in both ease of use and and was glad i did !!
cleaning quality". this junior rover is perfect for above ground
pools.
How Crazy Glue conquered his pool it does what it says it will.
cleaner reliability problem by buying cleans within an hour !!
one of these it will stop if dirty or runs into a twig.
i used it at pool opening earlier this year.
"I love our Pool Rover. We had took a couple of hours, however, the pool
was sparkling and ready to go,
purchased the Robo-Kleen the
even if it was COLD.
season before.
inside, is like a polyester
The Robo-Kleen lasted less than a
"diaper". just unsnap the bottom, pull the
full season before it died. We have cloth off, spray it off, and put
used the Pool Rover all season back.” - Pauline M. Scoggins
without a problem. This unit is a lot
lighter than the Robo-Kleen which And Pauline M. Scoggins is not
makes it a pleasure to lift and alone. There are many success stories
carry.” Crazy Glue] tells us.” that you can read on Amazon,com in
their reviews for this
Marisa Nitsch focuses on the ease product the Aqua
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