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Type
There are three types of pool cleaners: robot, suction and pressure. In this test we've only tested robot and suction types. Inertia driven suction cleaners are the creepy-crawly-looking cleaners while geared suction cleaners have wheels or tracks.
Performance score
The two main performance assessments are cleaning and stoppages. For cleaning, we measure how much of the debris is removed from the pool at the end of the cleaning cycle. We also record the number of stoppages and blockages, time out of service and the cause of the stoppage.
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Ease of use score
We assess the quality of the instructions, ease of assembly, ease of clearing blockages and ease of adjusting the pool cleaner if required.
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Suitable pool size (m)
Suitable for pools up to the size stated (measured in metres).
Leaves pick-up score
How much leaf debris was picked up by the end of the cleaning cycle.
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Twigs pick-up score
How much twig debris was picked up by the end of the cleaning cycle.
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Pebbles pick-up score
How much pebble debris was picked up by the end of the cleaning cycle.
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Sand pick-up score
How much sand debris was picked up by the end of the cleaning cycle.
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Availability
A Similar model is identical in most aspects except for a few. This means that a majority of its test results are identical so you can reasonably expect to get the same results from the model we tested, but for those aspects which aren't identical, we'll note these as "Not Tested" in the Compare tables.
A Tested model refers to a model that is still current and available in the Australian market. You should be able to order this model through your local retailer, or find it online.
These models can't be found in retailers or online or are no longer manufactured. You may still find them on second-hand websites, or in second-hand dealers. Test methods may change over time, so criteria which can't be directly compared will contain an N/A.
An Identical model is exactly that. Performance characteristics will be identical and the only difference will be something trivial such as colour, which won't have an impact on performance.
These are models we haven't yet tested but that are available.
Included in this review
- ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating
- Performance score
- Ease of use score
- Leaves pick-up score
- Pebbles pick-up score
- Recommended
- Sand pick-up score
- Twigs pick-up score
- Good points
- Bad points
- Dimensions (cm, L x W x H)
- Maximum cleaning length of pool cleaner (m)
- Pipe cable length (m)
- Price
- Suitable pool size (m)
- Suitable pools
- Supplied items
- Type
- Warranty (years)
- Weight (kg)
