Customers Can Ease The Stress Of Pool Cleaning With These Easy Automatic Pool Cleaners

We all know that pools can get dirty pretty quickly, and the more time between cleanings the dirtier they can get. Pool owners don't want to waste their time manually cleaning their pool on a daily basis, just to prevent the inevitable. They want APCs! Luckily, there are a lot of great automatic pool cleaners out there to ease the stress of this chore.

Check out the 2012 line of automatic pool cleaners from some of the industry's finest manufacturers.

Solar Pool TechnologiesSolar Pool Technologieswww.solar-breeze.com(877) 350-7665

Solar Pool Technologies introduces the Solar-Breeze pool cleaner. Solar-Breeze is an autonomous robotic solar-powered pool skimmer that runs all day on solar energy and for several hours into the night on battery power. It removes debris from the surface of the pool before it has a chance to sink to the bottom and decompose, the company says. Pool owners can reduce their pool pump run time by as much as two-thirds since there is less bacteria growth and less bottom cleaning required, according to Solar Pool Technologies.

Water TechWater Techwww.WaterTechCorp.com(800) 298-8800

Water Tech introduces the Pool Blaster Pro 1500, a battery powered pool cleaner designed for commercial pools. This unit has three times the cleaning time per charge with twice the suction of Water Tech residential vacuums, the company says. Each of the two battery packs included provides up to one and a half hours of run time, according to Water Tech. The unit features a 19-inch industrial-grade flexible vacuum head with 12 polyurethane ball bearings.

Solaxx WaterTreatment SolutionsSolaxx WaterTreatment Solutionswww.SOLAXX.com(561) 455-0252

Solaxx offers the Cobia (Chlorine Onboard Integrated Automation), a robotic pool cleaner with an imbedded salt system. The system is completely independent of the main filtration system and will sanitize, scrub and vacuum the pool floor and walls automatically, the company says. Cobia is designed for any swimming pool up to 40,000 gallons. The onboard salt cell is self-cleaning and the interface is user-friendly, according to Solaxx.

PoolvergnuegenPoolvergnuegenwww.thepoolcleaner.com(707) 566-0400

The revolutionary PoolCleaner family, from Poolvergnuegen, includes 2 Wheel and 4 Wheel Suction PoolCleaners and an innovative Pressure PoolCleaner. They are available in dark bottom colors and made in the United States. They are reliable and easy to install, and suitable for all pool surfaces and shapes, the company says.

Pentair Water Pool & SpaPentair Water Pool & Spawww.pentairpool.com(800) 831-7133

Pentair's family of Kreepy Krauly brand cleaners includes the updated Kreepy Krauly Kruiser, remodeled Legend, tried-and-true Sandshark, and the latest โ€” new for 2012 โ€” Prowler robotic cleaners. The new Kruiser cleaner for inground pools offers superior vacuum power and an extra-wide mouth to capture large and small debris, the company says. Kruiser's built-in bumper and unique seal design with specially engineered fingers prevent it from being thrown off course by drains, tight corners, eyeball fittings or lights, according to Pentair.

Hayward Pool ProductsHayward Pool Productswww.hayward.com(908) 351-5400

Hayward introduces the Hayward Navigator Pro. This unit takes suction cleaners to the next level, the company says. It is equipped with exclusive SmartDrive pre-programmed steering and a sophisticated new wing design to provide more-thorough surface area coverage. Benefits of the backwards-compatible Navigator Pro include silent operation, longer life, and no additional material, labor or energy costs.

GLI Pool ProductsGLI Pool Productswww.glipoolproducts.com(800) 448-2343

Dirt Devil, a familiar name in home cleaning, introduces the Rampage Robotic Pool Vacuum. This advanced, state-of-the-art vacuum has the brainpower to calculate your pool's size and shape, then programs itself to completely vacuum your pool in three hours or less, the company says. It comes with a three-year warranty.

SmartPoolSmartPoolwww.smartpool.com(732) 730-9880

Headquartered in Lakewood, N.J., SmartPool is a leading manufacturer of pool products, including a variety of robotic cleaners. SmartPool robotic cleaners are known for their many patented technological advances, are recognized all over the world for the exceptional value, and are also the most energy-efficient in their class, the company says.

Blue SquareBlue Squarewww.bluesquaremfg.com(800) 277-4150

Blue Square introduces the Q360 in-floor cleaning system. The product's valve design maximizes water flow, producing cleaning results unmatched by other pool cleaning methods, the company says, while it lowers maintenance costs and provides high-energy efficiency. The company also provides free CAD plan design drawings for each new pool system.

Aqua ProductsAqua Productswww.aquaproducts.com(800) 221-1750

Aqua Products introduces the new Aquabot JetStream, which features a patented onboard, high-performance pump motor. This motor provides unique cleaning abilities and can drive the cleaner around the pool without using any hoses, booster pumps or filter connections, according to Aqua Products. It's the only cleaner able to operate as a main filter if it needs to, which saves time and money, the company says.

Paramount Pool & Spa SystemsParamount Pool & Spa Systemswww.1paramount.com(800) 621-5886

Paramount Pool & Spa Systems offers the PCC2000, PV3, Cyclean, Pool Valcvet, Vanquish and Vantage automatic in-floor cleaning systems, which clean steps, benches, walls, floors, spas and even water features. They are available for concrete, vinyl and one-piece/fiberglass pools.

Zodiac Pool SystemsZodiac Pool Systemswww.zodiacpoolsystems.com(760) 599-9600

Zodiac introduces its new Polaris 9400 Sport robotic pool cleaner, featuring four-wheel drive technology to aggressively clean in all directions and provide maneuverability over steps and obstacles. It incorporates patented Vortex Vacuum Technology to capture maximum debris without losing suction, and its ActivMotion sensor automatically senses position and adapts path for optimized cleaning, the company says.

Maytronics Us IncMaytronics US Inc. www.maytronicsus.com(888) 365-7446

The NEW Dolphin Liberty is the only robotic cleaner on the market today powered by a rechargeable battery. No cables running across the deck or getting hung up on obstacles! The Liberty offers simple top access to the cartridges for easy cleaning, a wireless remote control for pinpoint navigation, full cartridge indicator light, and will effortlessly scrub all pool surfaces โ€” even the waterline!

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