Portable Pool Vacuum :The Working Principle Of A Pool Robot
Cleaning Pools Is Not Easy
Outdoor swimming is an important leisure activity, loved by many families. Especially in hot summer, swimming is a great workout and way to cool down. Among many pools, private pools are the most common. There are about 30 million private pools worldwide.
A large pool typically needs cleaning twice a month. However，manual cleaning is costly and requires expertise. Cleaning it yourself is difficult and defeats the purpose of leisure.I once spent an entire weekend but couldn’t finish cleaning the debris in the pool. Cleaning pools at guesthouses is especially troublesome.
Pool cleaning is done by cleaning the bottom and walls during water changes or using underwater cleaners. With technological advancement, pool cleaning robots are entering a new era. Not only professional venues but also more families are adding pool robots to their shopping lists.
The Differenties Of Cleaning Pool
Water surface floating debris：The most troublesome task is cleaning the floating debris on the water surface. If the pool isn’t cleaned for 2-3 days, leaves, dirt, and algae will pollute the water. These pool wastes enter the pool from the surface, some sinking to the bottom and others floating. Cleaning floating debris is a very labor-intensive and tedious task. If you use a net to scoop debris, it’s very difficult. Water resistance is about 800 times greater than air resistance. Cleaning the pool from the shore is exhausting and poses a fall risk for seniors.
Cleaning pool walls：Cleaning the walls is important because they easily attract dust and may accumulate algae and minerals. They can turn green or develop black spots. Cleaning by hand with a cloth is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Plus, it can only be done after water changes.
Waterline cleaning： cleaning the area around the water level in a pool, where debris, oils, and mineral deposits often accumulate. This part of the pool can develop unsightly stains, such as a greasy film or calcium buildup, due to frequent contact with skin oils, sunscreen, and pool chemicals. Cleaning the waterline helps maintain both the appearance and the water quality of the pool.
The Deficiencies Of Cleaning Pool
Stair cleaning: Some pools are designed with stairs to make it easier to enter the water. These stairs are part of the underwater cleaning area. While some pool cleaning robots have wall-climbing capabilities, they typically don’t have the ability to climb stairs. As a result, they can get stuck on the stairs. This is an area still needing development for pool robots.
Debris storage capacity: The storage capacity of the container significantly impacts the number of times a portable pool vacuum needs to be emptied. A larger storage capacity allows the robot to clean a larger pool or a dirtier pool, such as one filled with fallen leaves, without needing frequent emptying. This is especially beneficial when the robot’s battery life is limited.
Battery life: A longer battery life means less effort for the pool owner during cleaning. While many products aim to improve the battery life of pool robots, the working resistance increases under different work intensities, especially under the immense underwater pressure. If the pool's surface area is larger, the portable pool vacuum, still smaller than a regular suitcase, will take more time to clean. If the battery life of portable pool vacuum is shorter and it cannot automatically recharge, the number of cleaning cycles will increase.
The Working Principle Of Portable Pool Vacuum
1. Cleaning the Pool Floor
- Movement & Navigation: The portable pool vacuum uses wheels, tracks, or propellers to move along the pool floor. It is equipped with sensors to detect obstacles and adjust its path.
- Suction & Brushes: Many robots have rotating brushes that scrub the pool floor, removing debris like leaves, dirt, and algae. The suction system collects these impurities into an onboard filter or bag.
2. Cleaning the Pool Walls
- Wall Climbing Ability: Some advanced pool robots are designed to climb pool walls using tracks or suction cups. This helps remove algae, dirt, and grime that accumulate on the vertical surfaces.
- Brushes & Suction: Robots equipped with special brushes and suction mechanisms allow them to scrub the walls and remove stubborn debris. These models can reach up to the waterline to clean the entire vertical surface.
3. Cleaning the Stairs
- Stair Climbing: While not all pool robots are capable of cleaning stairs, some models are specifically designed to handle them. They use specialized brushes and movements to clean the steps, which can be difficult to reach manually.
4. Cleaning the Waterline
- Waterline Brushes: Robots that feature waterline cleaning use rotating brushes or sponges to scrub the area around the water’s edge, where oils, minerals, and debris accumulate.
Although current pool robots are still semi-automatic, such as not being able to automatically climb out of the pool or recharge on their own, I believe that in the next five years, pool robots will undergo significant upgrades and improvements, achieving fully automatic pool cleaning. It’s just around the corner!
How to maintain and care for a portable pool vacuum?
1.Clean the filter basket promptly after pool cleaning.
2.The operating environment temperature should be between 4-35°C.
3.Avoid charging outdoors.
4.When not in use for a long time, cover the magnetic suction cap on the bottom to extend battery life.
5.For long-term storage, fully charge the robot first and recharge it every three months.
