Summer is fun. Sun, pools, and games make every heart blossom. To make sure the fun can last a whole season in a clean pool, we’ve listed the best pool vacuums for you. Find out here what to look for when buying pool cleaners and what criteria you need to recognize good pool cleaners.
We have not only compiled a checklist with the most important criteria for pool vacuums, but also many product recommendations for you.
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The Bestselling Pool Vacuums
We have compiled the most popular pool vacuums for you in this bestseller list.
Pool Vacuum Cleaner Checklist
- Pool vacuums are used for cleaning the bottom of swimming pools. Depending on the model, they are suitable for different sizes. Some pool vacuums can also be used for whirlpools. So, pay attention to the manufacturer’s instructions on the suitability of the vacuum for your pool model.
- Manual vacuum pool cleaner (Manual operation).
- Automatic vacuum pool cleaner.
- Fully automatic pool robot (cleans the pool floor and walls).
- Chargingtime: between 3 – 12 hours.
- Maximum running time: between 30 – 60 minutes.
- Pool robots require a power connection.
- There are battery operated pool vacuums that weigh about 0.8kg and have a small suction button (about 11cm) . These are empty after 30 minutes and also do not manage to clean a large pool sufficiently. They are therefore recommended for small pools.
- More powerful pool vacuums have a suction button of 20-30cm and weigh at least 2kg. They are suitable for large pool floors and have a battery life of up to one hour.
- Pool robots are the heaviest, but also the most powerful among pool vacuums. They weigh 6-10kg, often have an integrated filter and often have scanning systems/cyclone technologies that clean systematically. Accordingly, it is also the most expensive.
Recommended Pool Vacuums
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Current Offers For Pool Vacuum Cleaner
Here you will find a selection of offers that are currently available in the pool vacuum cleaner section.
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FAQ About Pool Vacuums
The filter cartridge must be clean to work well. You should therefore check its condition once a week and clean it if necessary. If the contamination is heavy or cannot be removed, the filter cartridge should be changed. As a rule, this is enough every two weeks.
If the bottom needs to be removed, the most suitable is quartz sand. This is applied 1-2 cm and smoothes out unevenness. In addition, no roots or stones can penetrate through the pool liner. Otherwise, the pool can also be placed on flat stone slabs or grass with an underlay foil.
As a rule, the water can be used for one season . However, it is important that the pool is properly maintained , protected and cleaned (appropriate chemicals, filter use and maintenance, cover sheet, if necessary, manual cleaning with a landing net, …).
When buying a pool vacuum cleaner you have to pay attention to your individual wishes. If you want a model that is as inexpensive as possible, a manual vacuum pool cleaner is recommended. However, you will have to do it yourself, and depending on the size of the pool, this can be very time-consuming and exhausting . A pool robot, on the other hand, does everything automatically, but also involves high initial costs. Most of the time, the automatic pool vacuumis the right choice for families. You can find out if it’s the same for you with the help of our checklist.
What to expect in terms of price when buying a pool vacuum depends on the model. While there are already cheap offers starting at 60 euros, the prices of some suppliers range over 250 euros. In addition, you also have to consider the operating costs: there are pool vacuums that are connected to the water filter and also some that have their own filter system and therefore require some power supply.
The Intex pool cleaning machine from our product recommendations convinces with its super price-performance ratio.
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