Building a new pool ... tons of questions

[aylad]

Just throwing my $.02 in--I would strongly encourage you to add a cleaner to the package, especially if you have large trees on the property that you're not cutting. I have no trees whatsoever in my back yard, but my next door neighbor has a forest in hers, so I end up with a pool full of leaves every time we have a storm with wind. Having a cleaner will save you hours of upkeep time that you could be spending doing something else!!

Janet

[pauster]

Thank you Janet,

yes a pool cleaner is a must ! I don't know which ones. I hear the robotic cleaners may not hold up long-term ... bummer. Do you have any recommendations ? Polaris 360 ? 380 ?

Thanks,

Patrick

[aylad]

I personally am a fan of the Polaris 380. I have an 18 x 36 IG liner pool, and the Polaris can completely clean it (only occasionally getting stuck on the ladder) in 2-3 hours, unsupervised. In 7 seasons, the only thing I've had to replace is one set of wheels, one set of drive belts, and a backup valve......but my pool stays open year-round, the Polaris lives in it year-round, and I keep high chlorine levels because I intentionally run a high CYA level..so I can't complain.

Otherwise, I have a Poolbuster for quick pickups when needed, and am very satisfied so far with both cleaners.

Janet