Pool Robot Filter Types: Baskets, Panels, and Bags
Top-load baskets, bottom filter panels, and mesh bags each catch debris differently, and each comes with its own micron rating, price, and spare parts story.
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Buying Guides Robotic Pool Cleaner Buying Guide: Match Robot to Pool
Skip the returns pile. This decision path starts with your pool's size, surface, and debris load, then walks you to the right drive type, filtration setup, and price tier.
May 19, 2026 · 8 min read
Robot in a Green Pool: Why Waiting Beats Wrecking
A homeowner three days from a family reunion wanted the robot in the water the minute the pool turned green. Here is what happened when we waited instead, day by…
Intex and Soft-Sided Pools: The Compatibility Trap
A wall-climbing robot in a soft-sided pool is money spent on a feature the wall cannot support. Here is the compatibility trap explained, and the floor-only picks that fit instead.
Repair or Replace a Pool Robot? Decide With Real Costs
A repair quote is not a verdict until you compare it to the price of a new robot in the same class. Here is the fifty percent rule, real part…
Pool Robot App Keeps Disconnecting: Staying Paired
Denise reset her robot's Wi-Fi eight times in one summer before finding the real fix. Ranked causes for a connection that will not stay paired, from router reboots to a…
Hard Water and Scale: Protecting Your Pool Robot
Your robot comes out dusted white and gritty to the touch. That is scale, not wear, and a vinegar soak fixes it in an afternoon if you catch it before…
Indoor Pools: Different Debris, Different Robot Needs
No leaves, no wind, still plenty of mess. Indoor pools trade outdoor debris for dust, hair, and humidity, and this guide covers the filter and storage habits that actually fit…
Cordless Pool Robot Won’t Charge: Battery or Charger?
A robot that refuses to charge is rarely the dead battery owners assume first. Test the charger, the contacts, and the pack in that order, and most refusals turn out…
Buying a Used Pool Robot: A 12-Point Inspection List
A twelve-point bench inspection for buying a used pool robot, from tracks and seals to a dry run test, plus what counts as a fair price.
Using a Smart Pool Robot Without the App
Your house sitter has no interest in creating an account for your pool robot, and neither do your parents next door. Here is how to run one entirely on its…
How Often Should You Run a Pool Robot?
Three times a week or every single day: the honest answer depends on the season, how many people use the pool, and whether trees hang over it. Here is a…
8 Pool Robot Care Mistakes That Shorten Its Life
Eight small habits quietly turn a robot that should reach year seven into one visiting the repair bench by year two, and none of them feel like mistakes while you…