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Pentair 236671 G2 Retro Internal Adjustable Flow Pop-Up Head, White

Pentair Pool
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Pentair 236671 G2 Retro Internal White Adjustable Flow Pop-Up HeadA&A Pentair Style 2 In-Floor Pool Cleaning Replacement Replace old and broken...

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Pentair 236612 G2 Retro Internal Adjustable Flow Pop-Up Head, Light Gray

Pentair Pool
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Pentair 236612 G2 Retro Internal Light Gray Adjustable Flow Pop-Up HeadA&A Pentair Style 2 In-Floor Pool Cleaning Replacement Replace old and b...

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Pentair 236683 G2 Retro Internal Adjustable Flow Pop-Up Head, Dark Gray

Pentair Pool
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Pentair 566987 Gray Style II G2 Series Non-Venturi Retro Cleaner Head Internal The Pentair 566987 is a Gray Style II G2 Series Non-Venturi Retro Cl...

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Pentair 231202 A&A G4V Internal Head, Light Gray

Pentair Pool
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Pentair 231202 Light Gray G4V Cleaning Internal Head The Pentair 231202 is a Light Gray G4V Cleaning Internal Head. This cleaning head is adjustabl...

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Pentair 231203 A&A G4V Internal Head, Dark Gray

Pentair Pool
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Pentair 231203 Dark Gray G4V Cleaning Internal Head The Pentair 231203 is a Dark Gray G4V Cleaning Internal Head. This cleaning head is adjustable ...

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Pentair 231201 A&A G4V Internal Head, White

Pentair Pool
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Pentair 231201 White G4V Cleaning Internal Head The Pentair 231201 is a White G4V Cleaning Internal Head. This cleaning head is adjustable to chang...

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Pentair 233201 A&A G4VHP Internal Pop-Up Head, White

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Pentair A&A Manufacturing White G4VHP Internal Pop-Up Head 233201 569707 Compatibility: Easily retrofitted onto existing systems, making it a ...

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Pentair 236351 A&A Style 1 High Flow Internal Head, White

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A&A 521439 Style I High Flow Internal Cleaning Head For MagnaSweep Cleaning System; 2-1/2 Inch x 3-3/4 Inch, 7/16 Inch Orifice, 3/4 Inch Nozzle...

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Pentair 232202 G4 Low Flow Internal Head, Light Gray

Pentair Pool
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Pentair 567656 Light Gray G4I Internal Heads Adjustable Orifice The Pentair 567656 is a Light Gray G4I Internal Heads Adjustable Orifice. This clea...

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Pentair 236251 A&A Style 1 Low Flow Internal Head, White

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Pentair A&A 521800 Style I Low Flow Step Internal Cleaning Head for MagnaSweep Cleaning System; 2.5 Inch x 3.75 Inch, 1/4 Inch Orifice, 3/4 Inc...

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Pentair 232201 A&A G4 Low Flow Internal Head, White

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Pentair 232201 White G4I Internal Heads Adjustable Orifice The Pentair 232201 is a White G4I Internal Heads Adjustable Orifice. This cleaning head ...

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Pentair 232203 A&A G4 Low Flow Internal Head, Gray

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Pentair 232203 Dark Gray G4I Internal Heads Adjustable Orifice The Pentair 232203 is a Dark Gray G4I Internal Heads Adjustable Orifice. This cleani...

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Caretaker (Jandy In-Floor) Bayonet Style Cleaning Head, White

Zodiac
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Caretaker (Jandy In-Floor) Bayonet Style Cleaning Head – Bright White (3-9-508) NOTE: Nozzle inserts not included. For older Caretaker heads, use t...

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Pentair 230070 A&A 1.5" 5-Port Top Feed T-Valve Parts Kit

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Pentair 230070 1-1/2" 5 Port Top Feed Kit Includes: Impeller, Shim, Gear Plate with 10 Gears, Cam, (2) Anti-Friction Washer, O-Ring, Center Shaft...

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Pentair 230060 A&A Repair Kit for 5-Port Ball Valve

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Pentair A&A 230060 Valve Repair Kit For 6-Port Top Feed Actuator Valve For Use With: 6-Port Top Feed Actuator Valve Includes: Impeller, Shi...

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Pentair 230068 A&A 1.5" 6-Port Top Feed Kit

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Pentair 230068 1-1/2" 6 Port Top Feed Kit Pentair A&A In-Floor Cleaning Catalog

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Pentair 230055 A&A 6-Port Kit Ball Valve Complete Kit

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A&A 522642 Valve Repair Kit For 5-Port Top Feed Actuator Valve Pentair A&A In-Floor Cleaning Catalog

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Pentair 230066 A&A 6-Port Low Profile Retro Kit

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Pentair A&A 230066 6 Port Low Profile Retro Kit Pentair 230066 6 Port Low Profile Retro Kit - This kit is for use with a Pentair Low Profile Va...

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Pentair 230062 A&A Low Profile 6-Port Ball Valve Kit

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A&A 524672 Ball Valve Repair Kit For 6-Port Low Profile Actuator Valve It is a genuine Pentair product. For Use With: 6-Port Low Profile Actu...

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Pentair 230069 A&A 6 Port Low Profile T-Valve Kit 2

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Low Profile T-Valve Parts Kit The A&A Manufacturing Replacement 6 Port, Low Profile T-Valve Parts Kit retrofits your MagnaSweep, QuikClean, or...

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Pentair 225570 A&A 5-Port Top Feed 1 1/2" T-Valve with Quikstop

Pentair Pool
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Pentair 225570 1 1/2'' 5-Port Top Feed T-Valve with QuikStop The Top Feed Valve is constructed to provide optimal cleaning with ease of maintenance...

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Pentair 224470 A&A 6 Port Low Profile 1.5" T-Valve

Pentair Pool
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Pentair 224470 1 1/2" 6 Port Low Profile T-Valve Upgrade your pool’s cleaning and circulation system with this durable 1.5" 6-port low-profile T-va...

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Pentair 224420 A&A 6-Port Low Profile 2" T-Valve

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Pentair 224420 2" 6 Port Low Profile T-Valve The Water Actuator Valve is the control center of your pool cleaning and circulation system, directing...

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Pentair A&A 280072 AVSC PHX Pebble Top Single Inlet Top Channel Drain, Dark Gray

Pentair Pool
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Pentair - A&A AVSC PHX Pebble Top Single Inlet Top Channel Drain plays an important part in the circulation of your pool's water, while also e...

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Pentair A&A 280073 AVSC PHX Pebble Top Single Inlet Top Channel Drain, White

Pentair Pool
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Pentair - A&A AVSC 587180 White PHX Pebble Top Single Inlet Top Channel Drain plays an important part in the circulation of your pool's water,...

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Pentair 229950 A&A Installation Tool, QuikClean 1

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Pentair 229950 2 Prong Magna Tool Head Pentair A&A In-Floor Cleaning Catalog

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Pentair A&A 229940 3 Prong Style II Tool

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Pentair 229940 Style 2 Plastic Installation Tool This installation tool is designed to be used with all Style 2 pop-up heads. It helps you install,...

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Pentair 230080 A&A Low Profile 2" T-Valve, 6-Pack

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Pentair 581482 6/PK 2" T-VALVE ASSEMBLY It is a genuine Pentair product. T-Valve and Clip Assembly For Low Profile and Top Feed Valve; 2 Inch Pent...

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Pentair 230052 A&A 1.5" T-Valve & Clip Assembly

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Pentair 230052 1-1/2" Glued-In T-Valve and Clip Assembly for Low Profile and Top Feed Valve This valve and clip assembly is compatible with Low Pro...

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Pentair 229910 A&A Gamma Head Removal Installation Tool

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Cleaning Head Installation Tool Gamma III / Gamma 4 / QCX Tool 2 Prong Pentair A&A In-Floor Cleaning Catalog

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Pentair 524664 A&A 6-Port Low Profile Valve Lid Assembly

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Lid Assembly 524664 230045 The A&A Manufacturing 524664 Upper Housing/Lid Assembly maintains your pool's water valve efficiency. Additionally,...

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Pentair 235080Z A&A Devcon Plastic Welder 25 ml

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The Pentair 235080Z is a Devcon Plastic Welder. This welder is compatible with Low Profile and Top Feed Valves. It is a genuine Pentair product. P...

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Pentair 225571 A&A 5-Port Top Feed 1.5" T-Valve without Quikstop

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Pentair 225571 A&A 5-Port Top Feed 1.5" T-Valve without Quikstop The Pentair Top Feed Valve is constructed to provide optimal cleaning with eas...

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Pentair 225470 A&A 6-Port Top Feed 1.5" T-Valve with Quikstop

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Pentair 225470 A&A 6-Port Top Feed 1.5" T-Valve with Quikstop The Pentair Top Feed Valve is constructed to provide optimal cleaning with ease-o...

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Pentair 224700 A&A 3-Port Low Profile 2" T-Valve

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Pentair 224700 A&A 3-Port Low Profile 2" T-Valve The WAVE Water Actuator Valve is the control center of your pool cleaning and circulation syst...

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Pentair 224800 A&A 2-Port Low Profile 2" T-Valve

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Pentair 224800 A&A 2-Port Low Profile 2" T-Valve The WAVE Water Actuator Valve is the control center of your pool cleaning and circulation syst...

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Pentair 221004 G4V Complete Pop-Up Cleaning Head with Riser, Black

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PENTAIR G4V COMPLETE HEADS W/ PROTECTA FOAM W/ RISER (Internal, Floor Fitting, Color Ring, Slurry Cap, Riser & Protecta) Genuine Pentair produ...

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Pentair 221003 G4V Complete Pop-Up Cleaning Head with Riser, Dark Gray

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PENTAIR G4V COMPLETE HEADS W/ PROTECTA FOAM W/ RISER (Internal, Floor Fitting, Color Ring, Slurry Cap, Riser & Protecta) Genuine Pentair produ...

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Pentair 221001 G4V Complete Pop-Up Cleaning Head with Riser, White

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PENTAIR G4V COMPLETE HEADS W/ PROTECTA FOAM W/ RISER (Internal, Floor Fitting, Color Ring, Slurry Cap, Riser & Protecta) Genuine Pentair produ...

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Pentair 221002 G4V Complete Pop-Up Cleaning Head with Riser, Light Gray

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PENTAIR G4V COMPLETE HEADS W/ PROTECTA FOAM W/ RISER (Internal, Floor Fitting, Color Ring, Slurry Cap, Riser & Protecta) Genuine Pentair produ...

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Pentair 230122 G4V Complete, Black

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Pentair 230123 G4V Complete, Dark Gray

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Pentair 230125 G4V Complete, White

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Pentair 230129 G4V Complete, Light Gray

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Pentair 230160 G4VHP Complete with Riser, Black

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PENTAIR G4VHP COMPLETE HEADS W/ PROTECTA FOAM W/ RISER (Internal, Floor Fitting, Color Ring, Slurry Cap, Riser & Protecta) Genuine Pentair pro...

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Pentair 230161 G4VHP Complete with Riser, Dark Gray

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Pentair 230163 G4VHP Complete with Riser, White

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PENTAIR G4VHP COMPLETE HEADS W/ PROTECTA FOAM W/ RISER (Internal, Floor Fitting, Color Ring, Slurry Cap, Riser & Protecta) Genuine Pentair pro...

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Pentair 230167 G4VHP Complete with Riser, Light Gray

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In-Floor Pool Cleaning Systems

In-floor pool cleaning systems are automated cleaning systems designed to keep swimming pools clean by circulating water and removing debris from the pool floor. These systems typically consist of a network of cleaning heads strategically placed on the pool floor that pop up and release jets of water to push debris toward the pool's main drain or skimmer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should an in-floor pool cleaning system run?

Depending on the pool size and pump speed, an in-floor pool cleaning system typically runs between 4 and 12 hours.

Where does the pool debris go in an in-floor pool cleaning system?

Pop-up heads push debris underwater, where it is removed by the AVSC channel drain. When planning a pool with an in-floor pool cleaning system, designers know the cleaning radius of each pop-up head and provide a layout plan where all the pop-up heads work optimally together to remove debris.

Why is an in-floor pool cleaning system more favorable than other pool floor cleaners?

An in-floor pool cleaning system is often preferred to hose and robotic cleaners, which generate suction to pull debris into the pool’s filtration system and require manual guidance. This means steps, benches, spas, and other hard-to-reach places may be prone to staying dirty. As these types of cleaners don’t typically have a lifetime warranty, a customer can expect to replace them every five years on average. Alternatively, in-floor pool cleaning systems are custom-designed to your specific pool shape and automatically clean hard-to-reach areas.

Why are the three C's of pool care so important?

The three C's of pool care are important to ensure a well-maintained pool. The three C's are generally called circulation, cleaning, and chlorination (or sometimes, chemicals). Circulation is important because if a pool isn't well-circulated, it is not clean. Without proper circulation, pools are more prone to poor chemical distribution, cold spots, and wasted energy, which usually means a less enjoyable swimming experience, more maintenance and energy costs, and an increased risk of bacterial or algae growth. 

What should I look for in an in-floor pool cleaning system?

Some things to look out for while considering an in-floor pool cleaning system are:

  • Whether it is backed by a major manufacturer with a proven record of prioritizing proper design and installation
  • The longevity of said manufacturer
  • The quality of customer support
  • A lifetime warranty

Pentair Pool started providing in-floor cleaning products when the company acquired A&A Manufacturing in 2020, a reputable developer of time-saving and innovative products since 1982.

Pros and Cons of In-Floor Swimming Pool Cleaning Systems

Pros:

  1. Efficiency: In-floor cleaning systems provide thorough and efficient cleaning of the entire pool floor. The strategically placed cleaning heads ensure that no area is left untouched.

  2. Automation: These systems are automated, reducing the need for manual cleaning and maintenance. Once installed and programmed, they can operate automatically, saving time and effort for pool owners.

  3. Even Distribution of Chemicals: The circulation created by in-floor cleaning systems helps to distribute pool chemicals evenly throughout the water, ensuring proper sanitation and balance.

  4. Improved Aesthetics: Because debris is continually being removed from the pool floor, in-floor cleaning systems can help maintain the pool's aesthetic appeal by preventing the buildup of dirt and debris.

  5. Long-Term Savings: While the initial cost of installing an in-floor cleaning system may be high, it can lead to long-term savings by reducing the need for manual cleaning equipment, chemicals, and maintenance.

Cons:

  1. Initial Cost: The upfront cost of installing an in-floor cleaning system can be significant compared to traditional manual cleaning methods or other types of automatic pool cleaners.

  2. Complex Installation and Maintenance: Installing and maintaining an in-floor cleaning system requires specialized knowledge and equipment. Any issues with the system may require professional assistance, which can add to the overall cost of ownership.

  3. Limited Debris Removal: In-floor cleaning systems are primarily designed to remove small debris from the pool floor. Larger debris such as leaves or branches may still require manual removal or the use of additional cleaning equipment.

  4. Potential for Malfunction: Like any mechanical system, in-floor cleaning systems can experience malfunctions or breakdowns, leading to reduced cleaning effectiveness or the need for repairs.

  5. Energy Consumption: In-floor cleaning systems rely on pumps to circulate water and operate the cleaning heads, which can contribute to increased energy consumption and operating costs.

Overall, while in-floor swimming pool cleaning systems offer efficient and automated cleaning, they come with a higher initial cost and may require ongoing maintenance and energy expenses. However, for many pool owners, the convenience and effectiveness of these systems may outweigh the drawbacks.