What is the difference between in ground and above ground cleaner?

Dez

I am looking for an automatic pool cleaner, but i found out that there are two type. one is in ground and one is abover ground. I dont know what's the different between the two.

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It's referring to the type of pool you have. Above-ground cleaners mainly cover the bottom of the pool. Since the sides in most inground pools have either curves or slopes between the floor and the walls, (above-ground pools usually have right angles) the cleaners are generally able to climb the walls and clean them as well. (And, generally there will be a big price difference between the two types; in-ground cleaners generally cost a lot more.

My pool vacuum wont work?

sarah

i have an above ground pool and i recently bought an automatic pool cleaner from craigslist, so it didnt come with a manual. i dont think that it is working properly because i left it in for about 2hrs and it picked up a little bit but not everything. whenever it goes over an area with bugs around it, it doesnt pick it up it just makes the debris float around the pool. this is the model i have:http://www.epinions.com/reviews/Robo_Kleen_Robotic_Pool_Cleaner_RK01_A
somebody pleasee help!! thanks=]

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Robo Kleen pool cleaners are designed for above ground pools so that is not going to be the problem. Go to the website below, find your model, and when you click on it, you should see an online version of the owners manual. That should help you out.

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In my above ground poolthere is this fine brownish powder residue on the floor - worsens after rain. Any ideas

Heather D

The brownish powder settles onto the pool floor. It is an above ground pool. You can brush your foot over it and it mixes into the water and then settles again. We have tried vacuuming it, but it reappears and we end up having to vacuum practically every day. It is not effecting the clarity of the pool, but the pool begins to look dirty because of this on the bottom. It is also worse on the side that does not get the direct sun all day.

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That's what comes with having pools, that's the stuff that settles, like dirt, pollen, leave particles, just all the iky stuff that collects. Other than buying one of those automatic cleaners that continously skim the bottom, the daily or for some the weekly pool vacuum cleans it.

heating above ground pools?

Q. Has anyone ever heard of, or tried, the 'Solar pill' to heat their above ground pool? It promises to inhibit heat evaporation with 60% effectiveness of conventional plastic solar blankets. It says that it works 24 hrs a day, even while swimming, is this safe, does it work? They say it lasts approx. 30 days-place in pump basket- will not affect the use of automatic cleaners...$34.99 for 4 'pills' is it worth it & is it safe?
has anyone ever actually tried the solar pills?

Answer
Scam..!! ...I have pills that turn water into gasoline

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In my above ground poolthere is this fine brownish powder residue on the floor - worsens after rain. Any ideas

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Heather D

The brownish powder settles onto the pool floor. It is an above ground pool. You can brush your foot over it and it mixes into the water and then settles again. We have tried vacuuming it, but it reappears and we end up having to vacuum practically every day. It is not effecting the clarity of the pool, but the pool begins to look dirty because of this on the bottom. It is also worse on the side that does not get the direct sun all day.

Answer
That's what comes with having pools, that's the stuff that settles, like dirt, pollen, leave particles, just all the iky stuff that collects. Other than buying one of those automatic cleaners that continously skim the bottom, the daily or for some the weekly pool vacuum cleans it.

how do above ground automatic pool cleaners work??

Hugeez

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the most common form of pool cleaners are suction cleaners which have a hose that simply attaches through the skimmer. (If the pool has a main drain, it would need to be closed using the valve). The cleaner automatically moves around the bottom of the pool, sucking debris off the bottom of the pool and trapping it in the pump basket and filter. The pump basket should be emptied before and after the cleaning cycle. And the filter should be cleaned after cleaning the pool. Any large debris (leaves, sticks, and such) should be removed from the pool with a leaf rake before hooking up cleaner to prevent clogging up plumbing and allowing for a more effecient cleaning cycle. If you are considering purchasing a cleaner, I highly recommend the Zodiac brand. ( By the way, incase you're wondering, I own a swimming pool company and would be more than happy to answer any other questions you may have)

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How many Psi/Atm needed for a low pressure and a high pressure vacuum cleaners such as the Kreepy Krauler ones?

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Spida59

I was wondering how mch Psi/Atm needed for the high and low pressure pool vacuumes such as The Surfer Above Ground Automatic pool cleaner.
For A POOL Vacuum Cleaner (Above Ground automatic vacuum cleaner)

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You can never have more than 1 atm in a vacuum system. Obviously the more vacuum you generate, the better it will clean. Most vacuum cleaners probably produce between 50-80 inches of water vacuum.

I just bought an above ground pool and I am trying to decide between 2 automatic pool cleaners?

pink

Which do you think is better the Kontiki 2 automatic cleaner or the Whale automatic cleaner? Any thoughts???

Answer
I couldn't really find any information on either of those.
Try this forum:
http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/archive/index.php/f-146.html

Or, here are some other cleaners to consider:
http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Pool_and_Patio-Pool_Equipment-Cleaning_Supplies-All

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What automatic pool vacuum works the best?

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bigredgevo

I want to buy an automatic pool cleaner and researched many. I came to a conclusion to either get a Polaris or Hayward. I saw many Haywards for sale on eBay and they complained that it gets stuck because of the shape of their pool. So now I am looking to get a Polaris 280. Can anyone explain the difference between Polaris 280, 360, 380, and basically all the numbers? I just need a pool vacuum that will do the job without me having to interfere with it.

Answer
Above ground pool or in-ground pool.
If it is an above ground pool, go for the Hayward BUG.
In-ground pool cleaners, I would have to say Hayward or Kreepy .
The fewer working parts the better.
All of these robots can get stuck, in some pools.

What kind of pool vacuum works well with the intex metal frame 16x48 pool?

Jolie

Help, I need to find a better vacuum for my intex 16x48 metal frame above ground pool. The one that came with it doesn't clean very well and I'm having a hard time finding a vacuum hose that fits my 2inch inlet adapter.

Answer
You can find automatic pool cleaners that are made for above ground metal frame pools on the website below.

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What is the difference between in ground and above ground cleaner?

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Dez

I am looking for an automatic pool cleaner, but i found out that there are two type. one is in ground and one is abover ground. I dont know what's the different between the two.

Answer
It's referring to the type of pool you have. Above-ground cleaners mainly cover the bottom of the pool. Since the sides in most inground pools have either curves or slopes between the floor and the walls, (above-ground pools usually have right angles) the cleaners are generally able to climb the walls and clean them as well. (And, generally there will be a big price difference between the two types; in-ground cleaners generally cost a lot more.

What automatic pool vacuum works the best?

bigredgevo

I want to buy an automatic pool cleaner and researched many. I came to a conclusion to either get a Polaris or Hayward. I saw many Haywards for sale on eBay and they complained that it gets stuck because of the shape of their pool. So now I am looking to get a Polaris 280. Can anyone explain the difference between Polaris 280, 360, 380, and basically all the numbers? I just need a pool vacuum that will do the job without me having to interfere with it.

Answer
Above ground pool or in-ground pool.
If it is an above ground pool, go for the Hayward BUG.
In-ground pool cleaners, I would have to say Hayward or Kreepy .
The fewer working parts the better.
All of these robots can get stuck, in some pools.

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