Portable Filtration Systems vs Pool Vacuum Systems, Which One is Better?


It can be a tough choice between a Portable Filtration System and a Pool Vacuum System. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. If you want to compare them just on a straight pros and cons scale here is what that would look like.


Portable Filtration System Pros:
Can pick up fine dirt as well as regular leaf debris
Traps dirt down to 15-20 microns
Works independent of the pool’s filtration system
Depending on the model can be attached to a hitch on the back of your vehicle
Can vacuum to waste as well as recirculate
Can be used as a temporary filtration system
Great for Green Pool Clean Ups
Great for pools with poor or broken equipment
Extend the filter cleaning time of your customer’s pool

Portable Filtration System Cons:
Need electricity to operate -needs to be plugged in
Uses a pool hose and manual vacuum head so you would need these items to vacuum
Has some trouble with piles of debris and large debris
Cartridge filter will need replacement
Models without a hitch will need to be lifted into truck or van bed
Long set up and break downtime

Pool Vacuum System Pros:
Picks up very large piles of debris and large debris
Currently can only trap dirt down to 60 microns
Bag on top allows for a large amount of debris to be vacuumed up
Works independently of the pool’s filtration system and electrical system
Battery is good for up to 8 hours of cleaning time (depending on the AH size)
Will easily hitch onto the back of the truck with included Transport Rack
Clean the messiest pools rapidly
Allows you to do more pools each day
Eliminates the need to manually vacuum a pool in most cases
Quick and easy to use

Pool Vacuum System Cons:
Will not trap fine dirt particles
Bags wear out and need to be replaced (dependent on use)
Initial price point and investment is high
Will need to purchase a battery and charger sold separately

I think the bottom line is what type of debris is more common in your service area. If you get more large leaf debris vs dirt and sand, then the Pool Vacuum System is the way to go. If you get more fine dirt and sand and less leaf debris then the Portable Filtration System is what I would suggest. I have both since in my service area I get both types of debris. I think you need to weigh the pros and cons of each of these and then decide which one would be more suitable for your service area.

If you are a homeowner or take care of a Hotel or Resort you can of course purchase one of these two systems or both to make maintaining your pool much easier. Although they are geared towards the pool service professional many homeowners and Resorts purchase them also.

Either one would be a great addition to your pool service business.

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