Aquarama

For pools with high bather traffic and Aquarama-style facilities, the cleaning circuit requires a continuous mechanical suction unit capable of operating at medium filtration flow rates.

The optimal combination is achieved by connecting a cleaner to the suction inlet or surface skimmer, together with a pump of at least 0.75 HP:

• Autonomous cleaning of the pool floor and coves without overloading the pre-filter basket.
• Efficient movement thanks to mechanical track-drive systems.
• Directly compatible with 38 mm or 32 mm pipes without requiring reducers.

In this operating scenario, the Zodiac MX8 automatic pool cleaner delivers the suction power needed to remove fine particles before they affect water clarity.

Proper chemical maintenance requires daily recording of a pH between 7.2 and 7.6, along with a free residual chlorine concentration between 1 and 2 ppm.

In recreational facilities, accelerated evaporation and constant agitation increase disinfectant consumption, making it essential to use slow-dissolving multi-action tablets. This prevents algae growth and stabilizes cyanuric acid at skin-safe levels, significantly reducing the risk of cloudy pool water.

Submerged pressure acoustic detection systems offer the fastest response to accidental falls into recreational pools.

Unlike optical perimeter sensors, piezoelectric sensor technology analyzes underwater acoustic waves caused by a weight of over 6 kg, ignoring vibrations caused by wind or small floating toys. The Aqualarm pool alarm meets these specifications and monitors the pool without triggering false alarms while it is not in use.

A laminated filter with a minimum diameter of 400 mm and a silica sand or glass media load is the standard configuration for ensuring complete filtration cycles in under 4 hours.

There are two main configurations depending on the available space:

• Tanks with side-mounted multiport valves: make top-side inspection easier without removing the manifold.
• Compact tanks with top-mounted valves: make the most of the available space in underground equipment enclosures.
• Filter glass media: reduces pressure loss by 20% compared with regular sand.

For pumps up to 0.5 hp, the Starpool Ø400 mm pool sand filter without pump, with multiport valve withstands continuous operating pressures of 1.5 bar while keeping the water crystal clear.

Filter glass outperforms silica sand by retaining particles as small as 5 microns, compared with 20 microns for a traditional filter bed.

In pools subject to turbulence and accelerated sedimentation caused by continuous turbulence, glass prevents biofilm formation and bacterial clumping inside the filter tank. It also reduces the amount of water used for backwashing by 25% to 30%, offsetting the extra cost during the first two maintenance seasons.

The main difference lies in operational autonomy and the ability to filter independently during the cleaning cycle.

The manual model requires a hose connection and pole guidance, allowing you to target critical areas with concentrated dirt but requiring the user’s direct attention. By contrast, a hydraulic automatic pool cleaner uses the energy generated by the suction pump to move randomly, continuously cleaning the pool floor and reducing the need for manual brushing in medium-sized residential pools.

Capillary-action polymer chemical sealants seal microcracks up to 2 mm without having to drain the pool.

The technical procedure requires switching off the circulation pump while pouring the product directly onto the affected area, or dosing it directly into the surface skimmer at a rate of 1 liter per 50 to 60 m³ of water. The product reacts with the outside air at the exact leak location, solidifying in under 24 hours and resisting continuous immersion and normal hydrostatic pressure.