The Flotec Residential above ground pool pumps come in the model # FP6121 ¾ horse power pump and the model # FP6131 1 horsepower pump. The pumps often sell in the $200 to $300 range and are an economical choice when you are looking for a comparable sized pool filter pump. Both of the pool pumps run on 115-volts, 60-cycle power and require a minimum circuit size of 15-amps. Using a time delay fuse is desirable to prevent nuisance trips on starting.

Both of the Flotec Residential above ground pool pumps feature 1 ½” NPT suction and pressure ports, thermoplastic construction for corrosion resistance, a strainer with a see through plastic lid that has lugs on top to aid in opening the cover and a large capacity basket strainer inside. The motor has a built in automatic thermal overload protection for protection from overheating.

Both the Flotec FP6121 and FP6131 are supplied with a 3’ long power cord which should be plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected circuit to prevent possible electric shock hazards for the pool users.

When closing the pool for the winter you need to properly drain the pump winterizing it to protect the pump from freezing damage, which will void the warranty.

The Flotec Residential above ground pool pumps are covered by a 12-Month Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. If there are any defects Flotec at their option will repair or, replace your pool filter pump.

The Hayward Super Pump is an excellent choice for a pool filter pump and has become by far the industry’s most popular choice with more in use than all other brands combined. The Super Pump features and reliability along with its easy to work on design and readily available parts make it the obvious choice when you need a pool filter pump.

The Hayward Super Pump is available in 6 single speed sizes from ½ to 2 ½ horsepower, and in 3 dual speed sizes in 1, 1 ½, and 2 horsepower. The ½ horsepower super pump is 115-volt, the ¾ to 2 horsepower single speed models are dual voltage operating on either 115 or, 230-volts, and the 2 ½ horsepower single speed and all dual speed models operate on 230-volts only. The ½ through 1 ½ horsepower single speed pumps use 1 ½” pipes and all others use 2” pipes.

The Hayward Super Pump is designed for ease of use for the pool owner. The strainer has a Lexan cover that you can see through allowing you to verify that water is moving through the pump and see if the basket requires cleaning. The basket has a 110 cu. in. capacity and special ribbing that allows free flow through the basket allowing longer times between cleaning the basket. The strainer cover is easy to remove with 2 easy to turn knobs that swing away when loosened requiring no tools to remove the cover. The Super Pump is self-priming with up to 8’ of suction lift so there are no pump priming headaches.

The design and construction of the Hayward Super Pump ensures long service life and high reliability by using components built to last. The motor is high performance and heavy duty with air flow openings on the bottom half of the motor allowing outdoor installation without the need for a cover and quiet cool operation. All of the pump components are molded from thermoplastic so they cannot corrode from exposure to the elements or, pool chemicals. The pump impeller is constructed from corrosion proof materials and has a high flowing energy efficient design. The pump uses an extra large ceramic seal to ensure no leaks on the shaft.

The Hayward Super Pump has readily available parts and is exceptionally easy to work on ensuring it can be quickly fixed when something does wear out or breaks. The motor is easily obtainable and you can use either a 48 or 56 frame motor for the replacement. If an internal part needs replacement you can remove the entire motor and drive components with the removal of just 4 bolts allowing you to work on the pump components and motor without having to disconnect any pipes.

Whether you are putting together a new installation or, looking to replace an older pump that has either failed or, is running at lower efficiency because of its age the Hayward Super Pump is worth considering for your swimming pool filter pump needs. The Hayward Super Pump is supplied with a 1-Year Limited Parts Warranty.

The Jandy Air Energy in-ground pool heat pumps extract existing heat from the ambient air surrounding the heat pump unit and transfer that heat into pool water being pumped through the heat pumps heat exchanger by the pool filter using a reverse refrigeration process. This is much more economical than heating a pool by electrical resistance heating or, heating by burning fuels such as oil or, gas. Since the heat pump is merely transferring existing heat and not producing it the cost is substantially lower and you can save up to 80% on your pool heating costs.

Jandy Air Energy in-ground pool heat pumps are available in 4 basic model sizes and have additional models built off of the 4 basic models that have heating and cooling to keep the pool water temperatures lower on the hottest summer days maintaining comfort and lower operating costs keeping evaporation in check. Jandy also has additional models, which operate on 3-phase electrical power for use in commercial applications. Jandy Air Energy in-ground pool heat pumps are available in sizes from 73,000 up to 135,000 BTU and have a Coefficient Of Performance (COP) ranging from 5.4 to 5.9 meaning they put over 5 times the heat into the water than the energy they consume would produce. This means they are an incredibly efficient way to heat the pool.

Jandy Air Energy in-ground pool heat pumps have a titanium heat exchanger for a long service life and a high resistance to pool chemicals and erosion from water flow. They also have a UV resistant plastic cabinet to ensure the cabinet will last in the wet environment outdoors beside the pool area and also because the heat pump in operation will produce 3 to 5 gallons per hour of condensate. The heat pumps have a digital control panel, which controls the temperature and monitors the operating status of the unit including displaying fault codes when there is a problem. All of the Jandy heat pumps handle water flows from 30 to 125 gallons per minute and have a built in bypass assembly which controls the flow through the heater for optimum operation. The Jandy heat pumps use scroll compressors which are the present industry standard to compressor design and offer much lower noise levels than older style compressors, in fact the sound pressure from the unit when measured in accordance with ISO-3471 is just 58.9 dbA. The temperature differential can be controlled from the digital control panel and be set from 1 to 5 degrees F depending on how tight you wish to control the temperature of your pool.

Jandy Air Energy in-ground pool heat pumps offer the following model options:

• AETi Hybrid Model AE2500T-R offers heating and cooling with 118,000 BTU capacity and a COP of 5.4, and operates 208V-230V single-phase 60-cycle power.
• AETi Hybrid Model AE3000T-R offers heating and cooling with 135,000 BTU capacity and a COP of 5.92, and operates 208V-230V single-phase 60-cycle power.
• AE1500T offers heating with 73,000 BTU capacity and a COP of 5.6, and operates 208V-230V single-phase 60-cycle power.
• AE2000T offers heating with 103,000 BTU capacity and a COP of 5.4, and operates 208V-230V single-phase 60-cycle power.
• AE2500T offers heating with 118,000 BTU capacity and a COP of 5.5, and operates 208V-230V single-phase 60-cycle power.
• AE3000T offers heating with 135,000 BTU capacity and a COP of 5.9, and operates 208V-230V single-phase 60-cycle power.
• AE2000T-263 offers heating with 103,000 BTU capacity and a COP of 5.4, and operates 208V-230V three-phase 60-cycle power.
• AE2500T-263 offers heating with 118,000 BTU capacity and a COP of 5.5, and operates 208V-230V three-phase 60-cycle power.
• AE3000T-263 offers heating with 135,000 BTU capacity and a COP of 5.9, and operates 208V-230V three-phase 60-cycle power.

Heat pump pool heaters operate at a lower BTU/hr rate than other pool heaters, they run longer to accomplish the task but at a much lower cost. It is highly recommended that a cover be used when the pool is not in use when air temperatures are much lower than the water temperature to reduce heat loss by evaporation and convection to the air. Using a cover can reduce heat loss by up to 50%.

The Jandy Air Energy in-ground pool heat pumps offer a 1-Year Parts Limited Warranty on the entire unit and a Limited Lifetime Warranty on the titanium heat exchanger.

Since the Hayward HeatPro swimming pool heat pumps do not produce heat energy but merely transfer it from the ambient air surrounding the unit into the pool water flowing through the heat exchanger using a reverse refrigeration process the heating is much more economical than burning oil or gas to produce the heat. In fact heat pump swimming pool heaters can put 5 to 6 times more heat into the water than the energy they consume could produce. The ratio of energy consumed vs. the amount of heat they can put into the water is measured as the “Coefficient Of Performance” (C.O.P.), and gives an indication of how economical the system is to operate.

Having the Hayward HeatPro swimming pool heat pumps use the new “Ozone Friendly” R-410A is going to be very important in the future as the R-22 refrigerant production is phased out under the terms of the Montreal Protocol. If the lessons learned when auto air conditioning systems using R-12 apply systems using R-22 will rapidly face rising repair costs and expensive conversions to other refrigerants. Buying a heat pump that uses R-410A will eliminate that problem and actually since R-410A has better heat transfer properties give you a quieter more efficient operation.

The Hayward HeatPro swimming pool heat pumps use scroll compressors that are the present industry standard for refrigeration compressors, running much quieter than older styles of compressors. When Hayward encases the compressor in a sound absorbing acoustic cover the sound of the fan running becomes the noise issue instead of the compressor. In fact Hayward designed and installed a profiled fan blade to ensure higher airflow and quieter operation for their HeatPro swimming pool heat pumps.

Hayward HeatPro swimming pool heat pumps have many features built into them that will ensure they last a long time. The UV resistant plastic shell will stand up very well to its exposure to the elements and the condensation the heat pump will produce during operation. The gold coating on the evaporator fins give them additional corrosion resistance for installation in areas near the ocean. Stainless steel hardware is used and the fan guard is vinyl coated to guard against corrosion. The heat exchanger is constructed from titanium to ensure a long service life for the heat exchanger even with high flow rates and pool chemicals. The Hayward HeatPro heat pumps also have a dual electronic thermostat that can have the temperature set in 1-degree increments, the temperature setting locked out making it tamper proof, and display diagnostic codes.

The Hayward HeatPro swimming pool heat pumps come in many sizes and models with many different features, some of them include

• The HeatPro HP3100 which is a 112,000 BTU unit with a C.O.P of 5.0 that can both heat and cool a swimming pool maintaining a comfortable temperature even on the hottest summer days.
• The HeatPro HP21404T which is a 140,000 BTU heating unit with a C.O.P. of 6.0.
• The HeatPro HP21203T which is a 125,000 BTU heating unit with a C.O.P. of 5.2.
• The HeatPro HP21003T which is a 112.000 BTU heating unit with a C.O.P. of 5.4.
• The HeatPro HP21104T which is a 110,000 BTU heating unit with a C.O.P. of 5.8.
• The HeatPro HP20854T which is a 85,000 BTU heating unit with a C.O.P. of 6.2.
• The HeatPro HP6003T which is a 80,000 BTU heating unit with a C.O.P. of 6.0.
• The HeatPro HP20654 which is a 65,000 BTU heating unit with a C.O.P. of 6.6.

The Hayward HeatPro swimming pool heat pumps are an excellent choice to maintain a comfortable water temperature in your pool extending the pool season earlier into spring and later into fall. Because the heat pumps have a lower BTU/hr heating than oil and gas burning pool heaters it is important to cover the pool when it is not in use to lower the evaporative cooling and convection losses which can lower the heat losses by 50%. The heat pump has to run longer to do the work but it does so at a much lower cost and is the green choice for heating your pool.

The AquaPRO Swimming Pool Heat Pump Heaters come in 8 models and 6 sizes capable of heating pools ranging in size from 13,000 to 35,000 gallons of water. The AquaPRO heat pumps offer a coefficient of performance (COP) ranging from 5.3 up to 6.2, which translates to an amazingly efficient way to heat your pool putting 5 to 6 times as much heat into the water for the energy consumed.

AquaPRO has been in the water pump industry for over 75 years and is a leading producer of swimming pool equipment. Their manufacturing facility is certified to ISO9001 and they maintain an on-site UL Testing Lab ensuring quality and safety in all of their products. AquaPRO is based in Harrison, Ohio, and they manufacture a full product line of pool pumps, pool filters, spa blowers, drainage pumps, and pool heat pumps.

The AquaPRO Swimming Pool Heat Pump Heaters are a great way to heat your swimming pool and extend your swimming season to get the most enjoyment possible out of your swimming pool while doing so in the most efficient possible way. The AquaPRO heat pumps are designed to provide heating by having the water running through your filter pass through the heat pump heat exchanger on the way back to the pool without any additional pumping expense. All of the AquaPRO heat pumps use modern scroll compressors for nearly silent operation.

• AquaPRO Model PRO1300H/C delivers both heating and cooling to the pool water keeping the water just right even in the peak of summer and heating in temperatures as low as 38-degrees F. The Pro1300H/C has a titanium heat exchanger and has 125,000 BTU’s of heating which can take care of a pool up to 35,000 gallons in size with water flows of 25-80 gallons per minute flowing through the heater. The PRO1300H/C has a COP of 5.8 and runs on 230-volt single-phase ac power with an operating current of 29-amps. The PRO1300H/C also has electronic temperature control and an automated self-diagnostic system allowing you to troubleshoot problems with on screen diagnostic codes.
• AquaPRO Model PRO1300 has the same specifications, as the Model PRO1300H/C except does not offer cooling.
• AquaPRO Model PRO1100e and Model PRO1100 are the same except the PRO1100 has a manual controller. The Model PRO1100e and Model PRO1100 offer 109,000 BTU’s of heating with a COP of 5.9, heating a pool up to 28,000 gallons in size. The heater can handle water flows between 25 and 80 GPM through its titanium heat exchanger running on 230-volt single phase ac power with an operating current of 26-amps. The PRO1100e has the electronic temperature control and an automated self-diagnostic system allowing you to troubleshoot problems with on screen diagnostic codes. While the Pro1100 has simplified controls with a knob controlling temperature.
• AquaPRO Model PRO800 offers 80,000 BTU of heating with a COP of 6.2, which can heat a pool up to 24,000 gallons in size. The PRO800 can handle water flows from 25 to 80 gallons per minute through its titanium heat exchanger running on 230-volt single-phase ac power with an operating current of 20-amps. The PRO800 offers digital temperature control.
• AquaPRO Model PRO600 has 62,000 BTU of heating capacity with a COP of 5.3, which can heat a pool up to 18,000 gallons in size. The PRO600 can flow between 25 to 60 gallons per minute through its cupronickel heat exchanger with its mechanical temperature knob offering easy to set temperature control. The PRO600 runs on 230-volt single-phase ac power with an operating current of 14-amps.
• AquaPRO Model PRO500 offers 50,000 BTU of heating with a COP of 5.9, which can heat a pool up to 15,000 gallons in size. The PRO500 can handle water flows from 25 to 60 gallons per minute through its titanium heat exchanger running on 230-volt single-phase ac power with an operating current of 17-amps. The PRO500 has digital temperature control.
• AquaPRO Model PRO400 has 42,000 BTU of heating capacity with a COP of 5.4, which can heat a pool up to 13,000 gallons in size. The PRO400 can flow between 25 to 50 gallons per minute through its cupronickel heat exchanger with its mechanical temperature knob offering easy to set temperature control. The PRO400 runs on 230-volt single-phase ac power with an operating current of 10-amps.

AquaPRO has your pool heating needs covered for any pool large to small with their heat pump pool heater line. Make sure that you cover your pool when not in use to stop evaporation loss that be very costly when heating pools especially early and late in the pool season when the temperature difference between the water and air temperatures are highest.

The Hayward EasyTemp heat pump pool heaters pull heat from the ambient air surrounding the heat pump through a coil then using a reverse refrigeration process transfer the heat from the air into the water inside of a titanium heat exchanger that is highly resistant to the chemicals used in your pool. The water is circulated through the EasyTemp heat pump pool heater by the pool filter pump spreading the heated water through your entire pool with no additional pumps needed.

Hayward has been making pool equipment for over 80 years and they are recognized as an industry leader making high quality reliable pool equipment. The Hayward EasyTemp heat pump pool heaters are made in 65,000, 80,000, 110,000, and 125,000 BTU sizes giving you a full array of heat pump sizes to heat your pool. At the heart of each EasyTemp heat pump is a scroll compressor, which is the present heat pump industry standard. The EasyTemp is controlled by an electronic board that can control the temperature of your pool to within ½ degree F from the temperature you set for maximum comfort. The electronic control board also offers a full range of system analysis and diagnostics including low refrigerant gas, high pressure or low flow, sensor malfunctions and system operation. The Hayward EasyTemp heat pump pool heaters operate on single phase 240-volts AC

Heat Pump pool heaters offer a different way of heating the pool and do not deliver the higher BTU/hr heating that oil and gas fired pool heaters deliver instead they have a slower lower BTU/hr heating that often requires longer running times to heat the pool but ultimately heat the pool at a much lower cost than the other burner type heaters that expend greater amounts of energy to produce heat rather than simply moving existing heat from one place to another. The Hayward EasyTemp heat pump pool heaters can operate in “Pool Mode” heating up to a maximum of 95 F/35 C and in the “Spa Mode” heating to a maximum of 104 F/40 C.

The Hayward EasyTemp heat pump pool heater is well constructed for years of reliable service with a UV resistant plastic cabinet that is essentially maintenance free, the operation of the heat pump on occasion will generate condensation and the plastic cabinet is well suited to handle the exposure to the moisture. The maintenance on the EasyTemp is limited to keeping the drains on the plastic cabinet clear, the evaporator coil may accumulate dirt and can simply be sprayed with a hose to clean it without damaging the fins. The water quality is important with any pool heater to protect the heat exchanger and strict control of PH, Chlorine Concentration, Total Alkalinity, Total Dissolved Solids, and Calcium Hardness should be maintained in your pool water for maximum life of the pool heater. The winterization of the Hayward EasyTemp is a snap where all you have to do is shut off power to the unit, break the union connections at the inlet and outlet, then either tilt and get all the water out or, blow it out with air, then reconnect the water lines, and cover the unit to keep snow from getting inside.

The Hayward EasyTemp heat pump pool heaters come with 2-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on the entire unit, a 5-Year Parts Warranty on the compressor, and a 10-Year Parts Warranty on the heat exchanger. Labor outside of Florida is limited to 1-Year.

The Blue Diamond Robotic Pool Cleaner is a self-contained unit that is computer controlled to travel the bottom and sides of a pool scrubbing and vacuuming as it goes. The Blue Diamond can cover up to 5900 sq. ft. per hour while filtering objects as small as 2 microns out of the 5000 gallons per hour of water that run through the vacuum while it is cleaning. The Blue Diamond has two PVA scrubbing brushes that offer higher traction even allowing it to climb tile walls and have superior durability to rubber brushes. The Blue Diamond is supplied with a caddy cart that makes use and storage an easy task. With a long 60’ cord the Blue Diamond can easily handle even the largest pools. The Blue Diamond has a transformer, which lowers the voltage supplied through the cord to the pool cleaner down to 24 volts for safety, and the pool cleaner has separate motors for the pump and driving. The Blue Diamond’s filter is easily removed for cleaning by pressing the tabs on the access cover on the bottom of the unit removing the cover then the filter. The Blue Diamond is supplied with a 4-Year, 400 cleaning cycle factory warranty.

The Blue Diamond Robotic Pool Cleaner is easy to use, just roll it out on the caddy cart provided with the cleaner. Plug the transformer into a ground fault interrupter receptacle, plug the pool cleaner cord into the transformer and the pool cleaner is water ready. Lower the Blue Diamond Pool Cleaner into the water by its handle tilting it from side to side to expel the air then let it drop to the bottom. The Blue Diamond will slowly settle to the bottom then turn on the switch on the transformer to start the cleaning cycle. The Blue Diamond Robotic Pool Cleaner will take care of the rest systematically cleaning the entire pool then automatically shutting off at the completion of the cleaning cycle. Retrieve the Blue diamond from the bottom of the pool by gently pulling it to the surface by the power cord then grabbing the handle. Slowly lift the Blue Diamond out of the water allowing the water to drain out, you are then ready to tip the blue diamond over, remove the access cover then the filter for cleaning. The filter is easily cleaned by spraying with a garden hose then can be reassembled and placed on the caddy cart to go back into storage until the next use.

In addition to making cleaning the pool an easy task the Blue Diamond cleans your pool without putting any extra load on your pool filter and because the blue Diamond filters 5000 gallons of water per hour down to 2 microns it actually lowers the demand on your pool filter. The Blue Diamond also helps keep the water temperature and pool chemicals evenly distributed in the pool lowering the amount of chemicals required to keep the pool water clean. The Blue Diamond Robotic Pool Cleaner can be found at Sam’s Club and other locations.

The Aquabot BJ’s Swimming Pool Cleaner is based on the Aquabot by Aqua Products Inc. but there may be some minor differences in the specifications between the two. Aqua Products has been in business since 1982 and is an industry leader in pool cleaning robotics. The Aqua BJ’s is a self-contained robotic pool cleaner that contains a powerful pump, and filter, which drives on the bottom, and sides of the pool brushing and vacuuming the pool. The Aquabot BJ’s will even clean stairs and along the water line of the pool. The Aquabot is powered through a transformer, which lowers the voltage used for safety, and all parts are ETL listed for safety. The Aquabot BJ’s has a 41’ power cord that plugs into the transformer allowing it to clean 3,500 sq. ft. per hour in pools up to 40’ long. The Aquabot BJ’s is controlled by a microprocessor that controls how the Aquabot moves through the pool even reversing direction when obstacles such as ladders are encountered. The pump provides strong suction to vacuum the pool and the water is filtered through a micro filter, which removes particles down to 2 microns and can hold up to 34 quarts of debris, the filter on the Aquabot is easily cleaned and after the water is filtered it exhausts out through the top in a jet like manner which helps hold the Aquabot against the vertical surfaces of the pool. The powerful circulation of water through the pump on the Aquabot BJ’s helps keep the pool chemicals evenly distributed in the pool reducing the amount of chemicals required to keep your pool in balance and because it also filters the water reduces the filtration load on your pool filter allowing you to save on filtration costs as well.

Using The Aquabot BJ’s Swimming Pool Cleaner is simple and easy to do. Simply bring out the Aquabot BJ’s and its transformer, Aqua Products also makes an optional Aqua Buggy, which can be used for storage and transport of the Aquabot BJ’s making it even easier. Plug in the transformer, and plug the 41’ long Aquabot BJ’s power cord into the transformer. Lower the Aquabot BJ’s into the pool by the handle, then allow it to settle to the bottom, the Aquabot BJ’s only weighs 16.9 lbs. and has only a slightly negative buoyancy so it is very light in water. Once the Aquabot BJ’s is on the bottom of the pool turn on the power switch on the transformer and let the Aquabot go to work. The powerful water jet exhausting out the top of the unit pushes the Aquabot BJ’s against the bottom and sides of the pool as it travels around the pool on directions provided by the microprocessor, systematically scrubbing the pool with its two multi-surface flexi-flap brushes, sucking in the dirt and debris through the offset intakes on the bottom. The Aquabot BJ’s will completely scrub the pool in as little as 3-4 hours using only a few pennies worth of electricity. The Aquabot BJ’s can also be controlled by a separate timer, which shuts the power off after a programmed length of time. Once the Aquabot BJ’s has finished cleaning the pool, simply shut it off and pull the Aquabot BJ’s to the surface by pulling on the power cord, then grab the handle and lift it out of the water. Clean the filter after use by pulling the filter out through the bottom of the Aquabot BJ’s, dumping any loose debris then rinsing the filter clean with a garden hose. You are then ready to store the Aquabot BJ’s until the next pool cleaning.

Maintaining the cleanliness of your pool does not have to take a lot of your time or, require you to hire a pool service when you can just use the Aquabot BJ’s to do the work.

The Kleen-Machine Robotic Pool Cleaner by Smartpool Inc. of Lakewood, NJ. is manufactured in an ISO-9000 facility for sale at Costco and BJ’s Wholesale Clubs. The Kleen-Machine appears to be based on the Smartpool Nitro #NC-32 in appearance and specifications but is a different name and color. The Kleen-Machine can clean any in ground pool even vinyl, concrete or, fiberglass. The Kleen machine has a very large micro-filter bag, which is twice as large as the filters in other robotic pool cleaners. The micro-filter bag in addition to holding a large amount of dirt and debris assists the filter in cleaning the pool’s water easing the demands on the filter instead of increasing the demand like suction pool cleaners would. The Kleen-Machine can save you up to 50% on your pool filtration and backwashing costs and helps to evenly distribute your pool chemistry reducing the pool chemical costs up to 30%.  The filter bag is easily cleaned after use by unsnapping the bottom cover off the pool cleaner removing the filter bag and rinsing the filter bag clean with a garden hose. The filter bag can also be washed in the washing machine as well. The Kleen-Machine is powered safely by a transformer and a fifty-foot long power cord and is ETL Listed to UL standards ensuring safety.

The Kleen-Machine PTKM100 Robotic Pool Cleaner doesn’t require any installation and can easily be stored then wheeled out for use on the optional Smartpool Universal Carry Caddy. Just plug in the transformer and cord then lower the Kleen-Machine into the water by the handle then let it drop to the bottom of the pool and turn on the switch at the transformer. The Kleen-Machine weighs only 8 1/2 lbs. not including the transformer and when in water has nearly neutral buoyancy so it will slowly settle to the bottom of the pool. The Kleen-Machine will go into action scrubbing and vacuuming the entire pool bottom. If the Kleen-Machine gets stuck on something sensors in the unit detect the pool cleaner being stuck and they momentarily shut off the vacuum motor which allows the front of the unit to float up allowing the brush to propel the unit past the obstruction to a new direction of travel then the vacuum turns back on pushing the front down and resuming the cleaning. You can either turn the Kleen-Machine off when it is done cleaning the pool or let it run and it will automatically shut off in two hours. To remove the pool cleaner from the water simply pull the Kleen-Machine to the surface by the cord then grab the handle and lift it out of the water. Clean water inside the Kleen Machine quickly drains out of the pool cleaner and back into the pool by way of the rapid drain system. Clean the filter bag and put the Kleen-Machine away until the next time you need to clean the pool.

The Kleen-Machine PTKM100 Robotic Pool Cleaner Has lightweight modular construction and only a screwdriver is needed for servicing. The Kleen-Machine is sold for $449.99 at both Costco and BJ’s, and has a 6-Month Full Warranty and a 1-Year Limited Warranty.

The Polaris 65 Turbo Turtle Above Ground Pool Cleaner can clean any above ground pool up to five feet deep. The Polaris 65 Turbo Turtle connects via a hose and pressure relief valve to the filter return line sending the water to the surface module where part of the water flow is distributed to 4 water jets facing in different directions. The water flow to the jets is controlled by a valve, which randomly changes which jets receive the water flow every fifteen to twenty-five seconds. The Turbo Turtle has five wheels that allow the Turtle to roll along the sides while the jets blast the side of the pool clean. From the surface module of the Polaris 65 Turbo the balance of the water is sent through a hose down to the jet sweep assembly. The jet sweep assembly drags a filter bag behind it as it scoots across the bottom with the water jets on the jet assembly sweeping debris off the bottom of the pool and into the filter bag.

The Polaris 65 Turbo Turtle installs in just 3 easy steps and can quickly be cleaning your above ground pool.

• The first step in installing the Turbo Turtle is to connect the float hose and pressure relief valve to the return line. The turbo Turtle is supplied with a connector that fits a threaded 1 ½” return but can also fit 1 ¼” and 2” eyeball fittings with the optional Polaris adapter kit #6-510-00.
• The second step is to measure the deepest part of the pool and cut the sweep hose two feet longer than the deepest depth of the pool. Then assembling the jet sweep onto the hose and connecting it to the surface module.
• The final step is to extend the float hose across the pool to the furthest point from the return connection and cut the hose four feet shorter than that distance. When the hose is in use and under pressure it will stretch and the surface module should extend to within one foot of the pool was at the furthest point. Once the hose has been assembled to the proper length you will then be ready to turn it on and start cleaning your pool.

Once the Polaris 65 Turbo Turtle is operating some fine tuning with the pressure relief valve may be needed to ensure that the Turbo Turtle operates correctly and maintenance is easy with periodic cleanings of the filter screen at the return connection and cleaning the filter bag which is as simple as pressing two buttons to remove the bag from the jet sweep and turning the bag inside out to remove the debris.

The Polaris 65 Turbo Turtle is a simple design that should give you years of trouble free service and is given a 1-Year Warranty by the manufacturer.