Saturday, November 17, 2007

Automatic pool cleaner; tools

For the energetic person who wants to service their own pool, the automatic pool sweep is the way to go. There is still a lot for the person to do. The chemicals need to be checked and the flow of the water through a clean filter is a must.. The leaf pot needs to be cleaned to allow the water a free unobstructed circulation. The product I have used is the Kreepy Krauler. It is a widely sold device with only one moving part. A wedge shape flapper, activated by the suction, is what moves the Krauler along by kinetic energy. Good water flow is important so the device works well. Even though the pool is vacuumed, the steps an walls need to be brushed regularly to assure a clean pool. The Kreepy Krauler is well designed, with minimal up keep to let it last for years.

1 comment:

Lanny said...

I used the Hayward pool vac, but there are many moving parts and the up keep was greater. It did not clean the entire pool! The Barracuda is new vac and I have heard good things about it.