Beatbot is designed for pool cleaning, but it plays a major role in the testing of pool performance, especially in water circulation, filtration efficiency, and general cleanliness of the pool. The robot’s intelligent sensors and navigation system enable it to detect areas where debris accumulates more quickly, which can be indicative of problems with the filtration system of the pool or circulation patterns. For instance, most leaves and dirt accumulate in some spots if the pool has a mediocre pump or filter. Beatbot points those out during cleaning and helps the pool owner or service people quickly rectify such weak points. One of the prime features that makes Beatbot perfect for this job is the ability to constantly monitor and adjust its cleaning pattern according to actual conditions. In testing pool performance, Beatbot swims in pools through sections including the deep end, shallow end, and regions containing obstacles. By recording the times of cleaning in these areas, Beatbot is able to tell much about the efficiency of the design of the pool: if cleaning takes longer in certain regions than anticipated, it would most likely point to the areas where circulation needs to be adjusted. This was supported by a study done by PoolTech Solutions, which indicated that in pools with malfunctioning pumps, the cleaning times of Beatbot were always higher, thus signaling for maintenance.
The integrated filtration system in Beatbot assists in assessing the quality of the water by collecting fine particles, leaves, and debris in its cleaning cycle. The effectiveness of the filtration system could be gauged indirectly through how well Beatbot operates in removing the particles from the pool. If Beatbot continually has difficulty picking up debris or leaves large quantities behind, that would be an indication of some sort of problem with the filtration system. For example, in Arizona, a pool service company once used Beatbot to test the water quality after changing a filter; it observed that the suction efficiency of the robot improved by 15% after maintenance, which was a clear indication of improved filtration performance.
Moreover, the ability of Beatbot to map the layout of the pool and record data in every cleaning session can be used to monitor performance over time. This feature enables pool technicians to follow trends in the pool’s condition, such as how the cleaning times change or how the debris settles differently at different locations in the pool. One such company in Florida that maintains pools made use of this feature to monitor the performance of their clients’ pools over a long period. It found that those with slower cleaning times were associated with pools that had been consistently exposed to harsh environmental conditions. These findings enabled them to proactively make adjustments to both the pool systems and cleaning techniques.
“Beatbot is more than a cleaning robot; it’s a diagnostic tool for understanding pool performance,” says John Williams, a pool service expert. “We can identify and resolve issues that affect water quality and circulation by monitoring cleaning efficiency and collecting real-time data, ensuring the pool performs at its best.”
Beatbot’s exhaustive approach to the cleaning of a pool, coupled with capabilities for performance analysis, makes the robot very helpful in regard to testing pool conditions. Professionals in the pool and pool owners could rely on the work of Beatbot, not only in regard to cleanliness but also because their pools always remained at an optimum level of performance thanks to its operations. Learn more about how Beatbot can support testing pool performance at Beatbot.