Hvem rengør poolen, mens du ligger i hængekøjen?

Now that you have a pool, you probably want it to be a beautiful feature in your garden and always ready for a dip whenever you feel like it. But to keep it that way, it needs to be kept clean. Even if you have a pool cover to protect it from leaves and dirt, you still need to clean the pool of algae and debris to keep it nice and fresh for swimming. The question is, how much time are you willing to spend cleaning it to keep your pool in top condition? Are you ready to do all the work yourself? Or are you considering investing in something that can take care of it for you?

What is a pool robot?

An automatic pool robot is like a small vacuum cleaner for the pool. It is programmed to move around the bottom on its own, sucking up dirt, leaves, and cleaning. Some robots can even climb the pool walls and steps. Sometimes they even clean along the waterline.

Pool robots can roughly be divided into two groups. The first group is powered by electricity or batteries. The second group is connected to the overflow (skimmer) and powered by the suction from the pool pump . Both types work the same way, circulating water through a filter to collect dirt and debris.

Electric pool robot

Electric pool robots have their own motor and are connected with a long cord. They have a bag or basket where they collect debris, which you then empty and rinse out when cleaning is finished. These robots are not connected to the skimmer or water outlet, which means the regular cleaning system still works to keep the surface clean while the robot cleans the bottom.

Many of these robots are very smart and can calculate the pool's surface area. They are also programmed with different cleaning programs to make cleaning as efficient as possible.

So what should you consider when choosing a pool robot?

The first thing to consider is the size of your pool and the material it is made of. Some pool cleaners are only suitable for certain pool sizes. They are also designed with different undersides that fit different types of pool materials. For example, a soft foam cleaner is suitable for fiberglass pools and pools with liners. On the other hand, a brush cleaner is better for concrete or mosaic pools.

Pool robots also vary in intelligence level and have different programming and accessories.

How often should you run a pool robot?

How often you need to clean your pool depends on your usage. The more you swim, the more dirt is drawn into the water. On hot days, it can be a good idea to let the pool cleaner work more often, even daily. If you don't use the pool as often, cleaning once a week may be sufficient. The duration of cleaning varies depending on the model. Some pool cleaners have quick programs for fast cleaning.

When temperatures start to drop, it is important to monitor the water temperature. Pool robots work best at at least 15 degrees Celsius.

So how much time are you willing to spend on pool cleaning ? If you prefer not to do the work yourself, a pool robot could be the solution for a worry-free holiday.