▷ Choosing the right pool robot for your pool?

If cleaning your pool manually discourages you, the pool robot is the device that will accompany you and help you maintain your pool. Easy to use and effective, it allows you to fully enjoy your pool.

The different types of pool robots

The hydraulic robot for swimming pools

The hydraulic robot cleaner works simply by connecting it to the broom socket or skimmer. Among the least expensive on the market, its advantage lies in its ease of use and installation. Once connected, it moves randomly, sucks up and sends dirt directly into the filter system.

Its cleaning power is directly linked to the power of its filtration. This is why it requires a high filtration rate.

For which pool? The hydraulic cleaning robot is recommended for small and medium-sized flat-bottomed pools, oval or round in shape.

The pressure pool robot

The pressure pool robototherwise said “pulse robot» is a second type of hydraulic robot. Unlike the classic hydraulic cleaning robot, its function is to remove dirt trapped at the bottom of the pool. Once the particles are in suspension, they are sucked up by the pool’s filtration system or by the internal filter if the latter is equipped with one.

The pressure pool robot connects to the filter system or connects to a booster (most commonly used method). Increases the efficiency of the pulse pool robot.

For what type of pool? It is suitable for all types of swimming pools and all shapes of swimming pools. The only drawback is that installing a booster requires modifications to the technical room and generates an additional cost.

The electric pool robot

The ace of billiard robots, the electric pool robot stands out for the numerous functions or options it has. Many models allow you to choose an electric robot vacuum cleaner suited to your pool.

Unlike hydraulic robots, it is completely independent of the filter system. And its power essentially depends on the number of engines it is equipped with.

Programmable, autonomous, powerful, remote controlled, etc. The electric pool robot can have a real arsenal to clean your pool.

For what type of pool? With a rather high price, it is suitable for large pools and all pools.

What are the criteria for choosing my electric pool cleaner?

Given the numerous functions and models of electric pool robots, here are some essential criteria for choosing your robot cleaner:

Cleaning space

There are many models of robot vacuum cleaners and each robot does not have the same cleaning functions. You have the possibility to choose the electric pool robot based on the desired cleaning space: the walls, the bottom, the waterline or the 3 spaces. With widely varying prices, adapt the number of robot cleaning spaces based on the size of your pool.

The brushes of the electronic pool robot

Electric robot cleaners are equipped with 2 types of brushes : foam or spiked and sometimes both at the same time.

The foam brush it is reserved for slippery surfaces: concrete or tiles. However, it is generally suitable for all types of surfaces.
The bristle brush : in non-abrasive PVC, this brush is used for pools with liners, with polyester or reinforced PVC shell.

The size of the pool

Since the electric pool cleaner works via an electrical connection, it is important to take the length of the cable into consideration.

Electricity consumption

Highly sought after for pool maintenance in the summer, the electric robot can generate high bills.

In this case, you can choose an electric pool robot with different cleaning cycles, from 1 hour to more, for a quick or complete cleaning of the pool.