Independent pool-equipment decision support
Buy for your pool, not the box claim.
PoolVerdicts compares robotic pool cleaners, pumps, filters and heaters using real dimensions, runtime, filtration, energy cost and maintenance tradeoffs—then turns the math into calculators you can use.
Start with the job
Pool equipment solves different problems.
A robot cleans surfaces. A pump moves water. A filter captures suspended material. A heater replaces heat loss. Chemistry controls sanitation and balance. The site keeps those jobs separate so buying guides do not blur them together.
Exact-model pages use current manufacturer data instead of copied roundup claims.
Volume, turnover, electricity and dosage calculations expose the assumptions rather than hiding them.
Tracked links only activate after actual program approval; editorial fit comes first.
Launch research
High-intent decisions first.
The first corpus targets exact models, pool shape constraints, ownership cost and the specific questions that determine whether equipment fits.
Aiper Scuba S1 vs WYBOT C2 Vision: Which Pool Robot Fits Better?
Compare Aiper Scuba S1 and WYBOT C2 Vision on pool size, runtime, filtration, navigation and practical ownership tradeoffs.
Use-case buying guideBest Robotic Pool Cleaner for a Vinyl Liner: What Actually Matters
A vinyl-pool buying guide focused on brush design, traction, wall climbing, filtration and avoiding unnecessary abrasion.
Problem-specific guideBest Robotic Pool Cleaner for Steps and Benches
How to choose a pool robot when steps, tanning ledges and benches are the hardest parts of your pool to keep clean.
Pump runtime guideHow Long Should I Run My Pool Pump? Use Turnover, Not a Fixed Rule
Estimate pool-pump runtime from pool volume, actual flow rate and desired turnovers instead of relying on a generic eight-hour rule.
Equipment comparisonCartridge vs Sand Pool Filter: Which Fits Your Maintenance Style?
Compare cartridge and sand filters on maintenance workflow, water use, filtration, pressure loss and long-term replacement cost.
Pool chemistry calculator guideHow Much Chlorine Should I Add to My Pool?
Use pool volume and desired free-chlorine increase to estimate a dose, then adjust for product strength and current water chemistry.
Original tools
Run the numbers before buying.
PoolVerdicts calculators turn dimensions, flow, watts, BTUs and product strength into decision inputs you can check yourself.
Pool volume calculator
Estimate gallons from shape and dimensions.
Pump runtime calculator
Convert gallons and GPM into turnover time.
Pump electricity cost
Model monthly and annual kWh cost.
Heater sizing planner
Estimate BTU demand from surface area and temperature rise.
Chlorine dose calculator
Estimate liquid-chlorine dose for a target ppm increase.
Robot ownership cost
Compare purchase, energy and replacement-part assumptions.