Some of the most nagging and unsightly problems of pool owners can easily turn the clearest of crystal waters into a green mess; that is where algae come in. Pool owners will of course want to keep their pool free from algae not just for aesthetic purposes but also for their patrons' health while swimming. 

One such very fast-growing answer to this same common challenge has been robotic pool cleaners. 

In this blog post, we will learn how robotic pool cleaners deal with algae and why they're always a great investment in maintaining the cleanliness and health of your pool.

Understand Algae in Pools

What are Algae?

Algae are small plants growing in water, very fast in warm sunny areas. There are numerous kinds of algae that usually develop in pools, for example, green, mustard, and black algae. 

• 
  Green Algae: The most common type, green algae floats in the water and can turn your pool green almost overnight.
• 
  Yellow/Mustard Algae: More stubborn than green algae, yellow algae sticks to pool walls and floors, making it harder to remove.
• 
  Black Algae: The toughest of all, black algae forms in cracks and crevices and has a protective layer that makes it resistant to chemical treatments.

Each one comes with its problems, but they all share one common feature- fast reproduction in case not handled properly.

Why is Algae a Problem?

Algae will not just make your pool look unsightly but may potentially pose health risks since it provides a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. 

 

It can clog your pool's filtration system, thus increasing its maintenance and operational costs.

How Robotic Pool Cleaners Combat Algae

Advanced Filtration Systems

Most robotic pool cleaners are fitted with advanced filtration systems, which catch fine particles, including those of algae spores. 

 

In other words, these filters manage to capture even the minutest algae particles, thus preventing them from circulation back into the pool and hence helping break the cycle of algae growt

Powerful Scrubbing Brushes

WEIGHTY features that may define robotic pool cleaners are their heavy-duty, scrubbing brushes. In most cases, these brushes scrub the pool surfaces—the floors, walls, and water lines—and abrade algae clinging to these points. 

 

The mechanical action of the brushes keeps disturbing the algae's ability to attach to the surface, which allows it to be filtered out more easily.

Automated and Efficient Cleaning

These pool cleaners either follow predetermined routes or are smartly navigated to ensure not a single inch of your pool is left dirtied, thereby letting algae grow and spread out. 

 

This makes them clean consistently and more frequently, reducing the time algae have to develop and spread.

Chemical Dispersion

More advanced models of robotic pool cleaners could have built-in chemical dispensers that allow dispensing algaecides or other pool chemicals evenly around the pool, which guarantees that the chemicals go where needed and hence increase the overall functioning when treating algae and prevention.

Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Use Robotic Pool Cleaners

1. Preparation

Balance Your Pool Water Chemistry: Bring your pool water into balanced order to optimize the performance of your cleaner.

Manually Clear Large Debris: Remove any large floating debris from the surface that will prevent the cleaner from picking up dirt and debris.

2. Setup

Choose a Robotic Pool Cleaner That's the Right Fit for Your Pool: Consider a model empathetic towards your pool's size and type.

Fixing and Powering Up the Unit: Do it according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer, then power it on.

3. Operation

Programmer for cleaning cycles to control convenient times of operation.

Checking for full coverage of the pool surface: The first few runs of the cleaner should be checked to make sure it has covered the whole pool.

4. Maintenance

Cleaning and Replacing filters: Cleaning filters frequently will ensure optimum suction power.

Regular Checked and Care of Brushes and Other Component: Need to check any worn-out parts or change them if necessary.

Benefits of Using Robotic Pool Cleaners for Algae Control

Fewer Man Hours

Most traditional techniques of algae removal require much manual work, such as scrubbing and vacuuming. The robotic pool cleaners mechanize these chores that ensure you have ample time to do other important things as the cleaning will be more efficient and effective.

Regular Cleaning

Regular maintenance avoids the development of algae. The new generation robotic pool cleaners can be pre-programmed to clean your pool regularly and ensure conditions necessary for the rise of algae are kept at bay.

Energy Efficiency

The modern robotic pool cleaners are energy-efficient. Most of them run by low voltage power sources, and their cleaning pathways have been optimized to enable them to cover their cleaning areas when running on very minimal energy. 

 

This makes them an eco-friendly choice in pool maintenance.

Saves You Money

Although a robotic pool cleaner fetches a price greater than other cleaning appliances, its long-term savings by running pool chemicals and changing water, not to mention the maintenance involved with both, can quite obviously be very significant. 

 

Robotic pool cleaners keep your pool clean and reduce instances of adding chemicals or treatment too frequently; in this way, they pay for themselves in no time.

User Experience: Convenience and Comfort

Clean the Filters Regularly

Most importantly, cleaning the filters of the robotic pool cleaner regularly will ensure that the device works efficiently. This prevents the filters from clogging up and maximizes the filtration process of algae and other contaminants.

Check Chemical Levels

Remember, even with a robotic cleaning system, there is still the need to maintain the correct chemical balance within your pool. 

 

The regular testing of pH, chlorine, and algaecide levels not only promotes the health and safety of swimmers but also supports your new cleaner in doing its job effectively.

Run the Cleaner Frequently

Run your robotic pool cleaner more frequently during algae-prone seasons and always stay ahead of potential growth. This consistent cleaning does not give the algae a foothold.

Conclusion

Robotic pool cleaners, with their advanced filtration systems, powerful scrubbing brushes, and fully automated cleaning routines, give a great, easy, and strong solution to having your pool free of algae. 

 

These devices can shatter the labour and time needed for pool maintenance. You will have a sparkling clean pool with more time for swimming due to less scrubbing time.