Pool opening accessories

Short answer: the two are complementary.

When is it best to choose a wheeled leaf sweeper/cleaner?

• Opening/end of season, after a gust of wind: many leaves → it ismuch fasterthan a robot.
  
• Practical: connects togarden hose(Venturi effect)no pumpnor electricity.
  
• Effective:large mesh bagwhich retains alarge quantityof debris.
  
• Handy:swivel wheels, adapts toall telescopic handles.
  
• Usage tip (leaf collector on wheels):clip it onto the handle, plug it ingutpassslowlybasically;empty the bagas we go — cleaningsimple and effortless
  

When should you choose a robot?

• Regular maintenancein season (1–2 times/week), especially for thefine dustand small debris.
  
• Autonomous: you save time… but it isslowerand his basketfills up quicklywith lots of leaves.
  
• Costhigher.
  

Simple recommendation:

• Beginning/end of season & after storm→15" Blue Leaf Collector Cleaner(fast, large volume).
  
• Seasonal Routine→robot(fine particles, automatic maintenance).
  

What are the essential pool opening accessories?

• Submersible pump for winter cover or drainage well
  
• Leaf collector (surface and deep pocket)
  
• Brush + telescopic handle
  
• Vacuum cleaner head + 1.5" sweeper hose
  
• Backwash hose
  
• Suction plate for skimmer/brush inlet
  
• Test kit (strips or drops)
  
• Seal lubricant (silicone)
  
• Opening kit (shock treatment, algaecide, clarifier, salt/salt test if needed)

pH,Total alkalinity (TA),free chlorine / bromine,stabilizer (CYA),calcium hardness (CH).

Saltwater pool: also test the salinity before activating the cell.

We have designed a guide specifically for our customers who want open their pool properly, without forgetting anything.

Check out our swimming pool opening guide.