Water Trends Inferno Pool Cleaner (2024)

FAQs

How long do robotic pool cleaners last? ›

From my years of service, I'd say that a well-maintained pool robot should last you anywhere from 5 to 7 years. If you're taking good care of your machine! Regularly removing the cleaner from the water, cleaning out the filter basket and storing in between workouts can greatly extend your pool robot cleaner's lifespan.

Cleaners aren't meant to stay in the pool 24/7. This is true for all cleaners. Pressure side cleaners run on a schedule every day so why take it out? Leaving the cleaner in the pool 24/7 increases its exposure to corrosive chemicals in the water, such as chlorine or shock.

Using the wrong automatic cleaner in your vinyl pool may result in surface scrapes, tears, or more severe damage. The following pressure side, suction side, and robotic pool cleaners are all suited for use in a vinyl-lined pool.

Robotic pool cleaners are crucial in combatting algae, utilizing cutting-edge technology to deliver thorough cleaning. These automated cleaners have advanced algorithms that efficiently cover the entire floor, walls, corners and waterline where algae commonly build up.

A robotic cleaner requires a little maintenance to prolong its lifespan. When the cleaner is not being used, it needs to be removed from the water, cleaned off, and stored in a cool space. Another thing to consider is, if a robotic vacuum needs to be repaired, the cost will be higher.

The average wattage of these automatic pool cleaners is 180W. Your regular booster pump powered by hydraulic cleaners need more than 1,000W or 1kWH to run. That's a massive 82% less power consumption!

If you're the only person using the pool, you might get away with a once or twice weekly clean. If you've got a family of four and their friends using the pool, you'll want to clean the pool daily.

Vacuuming will not get rid of algae. You need to SHOCK the pool and actually kill the algae first. After that, you can begin brushing/vacuuming/getting your chemicals back in balance. I repeat, VACUUMING DOES NOT GET RID OF ALGAE!

For your safety and the safety of others, we do not recommend entering the pool while the robot is working.

While the Magic Eraser can be effective in removing stains from many surfaces, it's quite abrasive. Using it on a vinyl liner can potentially cause damage, leading to early wear and even discoloration over time. This kind of abrasive action can compromise the liner's integrity, reducing its lifespan.

Can I use vinegar to clean vinyl pool liner? ›

Mixed with vinegar, baking soda is a safe and effective way to clean pool liners.

Does your pool have multiple steps, inclines, and slopes? Choose a robotic pool cleaner that has the ability to climb steps and inclines. A lot of robotic cleaners don't clean on difficult corners or don't climb steps. There are also types that can climb walls vertically.

Shock Your Pool

Shocking is the process of adding chemicals to your pool to raise chlorine levels and kill bacteria and algae. We recommend using a calcium hypochlorite shock to treat your algae problems.

To make the right choice, you need to take several factors into account: the size of the pool, its shape, and of course, its coating. A robotic cleaner designed for tiled pools will not work optimally on a pool with a liner, and vice-versa. However, the 4-wheel drive model is suitable for all pool types.

What is the average life expectancy of a pool vacuum? Pool vacuums, also referred to as automatic pool cleaners, have an average lifespan of 5 to 8 years. The more attention you pay to the proper maintenance of your cleaner's wheels, wings, hosing and filters, the longer it will last.

For the most part, a pool lift battery should last roughly 90 cycles under a full 350-pound load, before needing a recharge, and three-to-four years before needing to be replaced.

A Polaris should last many many years. However, it will require regular maintenance. Typically some small part or another breaks every year or so and needs to be replaced.

Unstoppable performance. If 120 minutes of runtime isn't enough, the robot can return to its base to recharge and pick up where it left off.