The Types of Paddock Pool Pop-Ups

Monodirectional

• The monodirectional pool pop-ups do not move location, and fit in the designated holes on the bottom of the pool. These pop-ups require careful direction to ensure that they direct dirt and debris toward the filters, usually in the center of the pool. If the pop-ups become disturbed and rotate off the designated access, dirt may push up against the side of the pool and the pop-ups will not serve the intended purpose.

Bidirectional

• Bidirectional pop-ups are useful for pools that have more than one filter, usually one in the deeper end of the pool and one near the center or shallow end of the pool. These pop-ups direct dirt and debris toward both filters and have holes on opposite sides of the pop-up in which pressurized water shoots out to sweep the dirt toward the filters on either end of the pool. Similar to the monodirectional pop-ups, they must be carefully aligned to ensure that the water flow directs in the appropriate direction.

Omnidirectional

• As the name suggests, omnidirectional pop-ups usually expel pressure from four sides. These pop-ups generally appear only in the middle of the pool and are not recommended for use in all pop-up holes. Because of the tendency for the pop-ups to push debris against the sides of the pool, they must be used in conjunction with monodirectional or bidirectional pop-ups to ensure that the dirt pushed against the side is navigated along the side of the pool toward the filters.

Rotating

• Rotating pop-ups usually appear at the sides of the pool. They are rarely used, since the design is less reliable and more prone to failure. When used, these pop-ups initially pop up and direct a stream of water in one direction and then rotate to push the dirt along the bottom of the pool. When used in conjunction with other pop-ups, they can prevent the buildup of dirt along the edges of the pool.