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Intelligent In-Floor Pool Cleaning Systems
The key to maintaining cleaner and clearer pool water? In-floor pool cleaning systems! A Pentair in-floor circulation and filtration system — which can include pop-up heads and debris canisters — more evenly disperses treated water, minimizes cold pockets, reduces heat loss, and helps ensure a more even disbursement of chemicals. In-floor pool cleaning systems can help save time and money, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your pool.
How an In-Floor Pool Cleaning System Works
Our unique cleaning pop-up head design is the core of our in-floor pool cleaning systems. The pop-up heads use powerful sprays of water to direct dirt and debris to the drain — in this case, the AVSC Drain or the PDR2 Drain.
Pop-up heads utilize water from the main pump, like standard water jets, but also pull water from the top using the power of the venturi effect — creating a far more powerful cleaning spray. The combination of these two water sources creates a stronger jet of water, amplifying your pool's cleaning power. When the pop-up heads are not activated, they retract into the pool floor to blend seamlessly into your pool’s design.
The Benefits of an In-Floor Pool Cleaning System
A pool isn't clean unless it's well-circulated. Without proper and efficient circulation, your pool is subject to poor chemical distribution, cold spots, and wasted energy. Using a series of strategically positioned cleaning pop-up heads on your pool floor, steps, and benches allows water to be circulated evenly while removing debris. With automatic 360-degree rotation, these advanced water jets provide optimal cleaning and circulation. A well-circulated pool uses less energy and requires fewer chemicals to maintain, making in-floor pool cleaning systems an easier and more economical option for your pool and spa.
Pentair in-floor pool cleaning systems — including filtration systems, debris canisters, water jets, and pop-up heads — efficiently distribute clean, heated water evenly throughout your pool for a more enjoyable swimming experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long should an in-floor pool cleaning system run?
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Depending on the pool size and pump speed, an in-floor pool cleaning system typically runs between four to 12 hours.
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Where does the pool debris go in an in-floor pool cleaning system?
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Pop-up heads push debris underwater, where it is removed by the AVSC channel drain. When planning a pool with an in-floor pool cleaning system, designers know the cleaning radius of each pop-up head and provide a layout plan where all the pop-up heads work optimally together to remove debris.
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Why is an in-floor pool cleaning system more favorable than other pool floor cleaners?
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An in-floor pool cleaning system is often preferred to hose and robotic cleaners, which generate suction to pull debris into the pool’s filtration system and require manual guidance. This means steps, benches, spas, and other hard-to-reach places may be prone to staying dirty. As these types of cleaners don’t typically have a lifetime warranty, a customer can expect to replace them every five years on average. Alternatively, in-floor pool cleaning systems are custom designed to your specific pool shape and automatically clean hard-to-reach areas.
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Why are the three C's of pool care so important?
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The three C's of pool care are important to ensure a well-maintained pool. The three C's are generally called circulation, cleaning, and chlorination (or sometimes, chemicals). Circulation is important because if a pool isn't well-circulated, it is not clean. Without proper circulation, pools are more prone to poor chemical distribution, cold spots, and wasted energy, which usually means a less enjoyable swimming experience, more maintenance and energy costs, and an increased risk of bacterial or algae growth.
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What should I look for in an in-floor pool cleaning system?
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Some things to look out for while considering an in-floor pool cleaning system are:
- Whether it is backed by a major manufacturer with a proven record of prioritizing proper design and installation
- The longevity of said manufacturer
- The quality of customer support
- A lifetime warranty
Pentair Pool started providing in-floor cleaning products when the company acquired A&A Manufacturing in 2020 — a reputable developer of time-saving and innovative products since 1982.
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