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Pool Cleaner Setup Guide: How to Achieve Maximum Efficiency

An automatic pool cleaner is only as effective as its setup. Even high-quality automatic cleaners like a Kreepy Krauly can underperform if they’re not configured correctly. Robotic pool cleaners are a modern, efficient and economical solution for keeping your pool clean, offering advanced features and ease of use compared to traditional manual or suction-based methods. If your cleaner is moving slowly, missing areas, or getting stuck, the issue is often not the unit itself; it’s the setup. Robotic pool cleaners
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How Often Should You Replace Your Pool Cleaner Parts?

An automatic pool cleaner is one of the hardest-working pieces of equipment in your pool system. Whether you’re running a suction-side model like a Kreepy Krauly or another automatic cleaner, ongoing wear and tear is completely normal. But here’s the question many pool owners don’t ask until something goes wrong: How often should you replace parts on your pool cleaner? Proactive maintenance doesn’t just improve cleaning performance; it extends the life of your cleaner and protects your pool pump from
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5 easy steps to maintaining a sparkling clean pool

Owning a pool should be fun, but regular maintenance is key to keeping it hygienic, safe, and sparkling. Don't let pool care feel overwhelming—follow these 5 easy steps to maintain your backyard oasis all season long. Step 1: Skim and brush your pool regularly This is your essential first line of defence. Skim your pool daily to remove floating debris like leaves and bugs. Brush your pool walls and floor weekly to dislodge dirt and algae spores, especially in corners and steps. Brushing ensures these contaminants
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Which is the best pool cleaner? Suction, robotic, and battery pool cleaners

When you're trying to figure out: “what sort of pool cleaner should I buy (robotic v battery v suction)?”, the options can be overwhelming.While robotic and battery operated cleaners get a lot of attention, there is also a lot to love about fully automatic suction pool cleaners. Let’s break down the three main types of pool cleaners for the average homeowner to help you buy the perfect pool cleaner for you. Suction pool cleaners Pictured: Kreepy Krauly VTX-3 Pictured: Kreepy
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Kreepy Krauly claims Australian consumer award

We're thrilled to share, our VTX-7 pool cleaner has scooped the pool and been declared a Product Review 2023 Awards Winner! The Product Review awards are judged independently and impartially by the Product Review Data & Content Team and as such, these awards cannot be bought, nor be influenced by commercial relationships. The winners represent the best and most reliable purchasing choices available to Australian consumers in 2022. This year, there were more than 73,000 eligible nominations, for over 610
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How Bushfire Ash, Dust, and Pollen Affect Pool Cleaners (And How to Protect Yours)

If you’ve ever walked outside after a smoky bushfire day or a blustery spring morning and thought, “Why does my pool look like it’s been camping in the outback?” you’re not alone. In Australia, bushfire ash, fine dust, and pollen are just part of life. Unfortunately, they don’t stop at your fence line. They float, settle, sink… and eventually end up in your swimming pool. And while automatic pool cleaners are built tough, these fine particles can put even the
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