The Pool Guy Podcast Show
The Pool Guy Podcast Show
David Van Brunt
The Simple Pool Cleaner That Just Keeps Working
19 minutes Posted Jul 9, 2026 at 4:00 am.
Why Suction Still Wins
Pentair Cutbacks And Market Reality
The Short List That Matters
Polaris Atlas Maxx Key Advantages
Hayward Aquanaut And TracVac Picks
Best Options For Vinyl Fiberglass
Price Energy And Repair Simplicity
Dirt Removal And Pump Speed
Where Suction Cleaners Struggle
Hoses Spot Vac And Customer Proofing
The Suction Plus Robot Game Plan
More Resources And Coaching
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Robotic pool cleaners get all the hype, but hype does not keep a pool clean on Tuesday morning when the wind kicks up and dirt drops to the floor. We walk through why the suction side pool cleaner is still the number one choice for a lot of pools and a lot of pool service pros, especially when you care about total cost, repairability, and how often the cleaner truly runs without anyone “remembering” to use it. I break down the real world reasons suction wins: a lower price point than m...