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  1. Why the pool surface matters to a robot cleaner

    Does my pool's finish change how a robot grips, climbs and cleans? A plain look at tracks, brushes and suction on smooth and rough surfaces.

  2. Robot cleaners on vinyl liner pools

    What makers say about using a robot cleaner on a vinyl liner, and what can mark, wear or puncture it, from brushes to seams and fittings.

  3. Robot cleaners on fibreglass pools

    Is a robot safe for the gel coat? What makers say about smooth fibreglass, scratches and suction contact.

  4. Robot cleaners on plaster and concrete pools

    How a rough plaster or concrete finish affects a robot's tracks and brushes, what makers say about wall climbing, and what they say about wear.

  5. Robot cleaners on pebble and aggregate finishes

    Can a robot work on a textured pebble finish? What makers say about tracks, brushes and fine debris, and what owners should check in the manual.

  6. Tile lines and waterline surfaces: what a robot can reach

    Why a robot leaves a band at the waterline, how tile, grout and coping come into it, and what makers say about wall grip and waterline cleaning.

  7. How to find out what your pool surface is

    Not sure what your pool is lined or finished with? Where to look for a coping track, gel coat or plaster, and why the shell and the surface can differ.