Robotic Pool Cleaner Filter Guide

What Each Filter Type is For

Hey guys! It’s Joshua with Poolbots.com, and today we are looking at all of the different filter types out there, from the ultra-fine to the oversized leaf bag, and what to use each for, so you can maximize your pool cleaning efficiency and choose a robot that is right for your pool!

Fine Filter

When it comes to filter media, there are three main types available: fine, ultra-fine, and the oversized leaf bag. Each of these has their special areas of cleaning in which they specialize in.

The fine filter is the cartridge that comes standard with practically every robotic pool cleaner. Most robotic pool cleaners that come with only one filter media type will come with this type, and that’s because it does a little bit of everything. It can pick up some smaller debris suspended in your water as well as collect some larger debris such as small leaves and twigs, but it also is the master of none of these. It can only do a decent job when it comes to ultra-fine debris and large quantities of leaves and twigs.

Ultra-Fine Filter

Ultra-fine filters are designed to be excellent at picking up very small dirt, debris, and algae that are suspended in your pool water and adhered to its surface. This type of filter is often the additional filter included with the fine filter, on robots such as the Dolphin Sigma because without it you will be left with cloudy pool water and a cleaner that can’t quite seem to get everything.

Oversized Leaf Bag

The other area where the standard fine filter cartridge drops the ball is when it comes to larger amounts of leaves or other debris in your pool. The fine filter baskets and cartridges are fixed in size, so they fill up quickly with larger debris or even get clogged at the intake, meaning you have to empty them often if your pool is near trees. This can be a hassle, which is why the Dolphin Premier includes an oversized leaf bag that can expand as needed, eliminating the constant attention your average fine filter will need. My favorite is the disposable bag that never needs cleaning. Imagine, never cleaning your robot again. Just toss it out and replace it with a brand new, perfectly clean one.

Conclusion

To sum it all up, your average fine filter is good at picking up a little bit of everything, but to truly get the most out of your robotic pool cleaner you will want to look at robotic pool cleaners that include at least an ultra-fine filter, such as the Dolphin Sigma, so you don't miss any extra fine debris. If you really want a robotic pool cleaner that can clean everything without extra hassle, look at the Dolphin Premier, which includes an oversized leaf bag for large debris, as well as fine and ultra-fine cartridges so that you never have to compromise your cleanings again. As always, you can read real reviews and learn more about filter media types and dozens of other robotic pool cleaner features at poolbots.com. Visit our website and YouTube to find the best deals, tips, and tricks for pool ownership, and special buys that'll help you enjoy your pool to its full potential.

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