Cross-section diagram of a swimming pool with Paramount pop-up nozzles pushing debris toward the active main drain and canister filter.
Complete layout of the Paramount in-floor hydraulic cleaning system showing water jets directing leaves to the collection zone.

Paramount by Hayward: Why In-Floor Cleaning Permanently Outperforms Traditional Pool Cleaners

Sixty years of experience versus a few years of marketing success, the battle is more unbalanced than it seems. The Paramount brand was already supporting industry professionals long before robotic pool cleaners invaded the shelves of specialized stores and retail chains. While robotic cleaners sell easily today, it is primarily due to their user-friendliness and immediate installation, well within the reach of any homeowner. However, this has nothing to do with any guarantee of flawless cleaning results.

Directly built into the pool structure right from construction, Paramount hydraulic in-floor cleaning remains the most advanced technical solution on the market to date. It serves as a powerful sales and differentiation argument, provided you know how to highlight it at the right time to your builder clients.

Invisible Integration for Uninterrupted Swimming Comfort

The Paramount system is incorporated into the core of the pool, regardless of the construction method chosen, be it concrete, liner, or fiberglass. Say goodbye to tangled cables, floating hoses, or bulky equipment that must be pulled out of the water before taking a dip. Only particularly discreet pop-up nozzles activate sequentially. They generate targeted pressurized water jets that push dirt toward an active main drain capable of capturing even the largest leaves.

Split image showing a person swimming underwater and a Paramount pop-up nozzle emitting a pressurized water jet.
Enjoy uninterrupted swimming while the discreet in-floor nozzles clean the pool floor automatically.

For pool owners, the comfort gain is immediate since swimming remains possible at any time, even during cleaning cycles. No handling is required, and no cable needs to be unplugged in a hurry when the family wants to enjoy the water. The pool stays functional and ready for use at all times.

Hydraulic Performance and Coverage of Complex Areas

What clearly sets Paramount technology apart from other devices on the market is the extended reach of its nozzles. This superior action radius reduces the number of components needed to cover a given surface area, greatly simplifying piping and layout work. At the end of its programmed cycles, the system guarantees a certified 99% cleanliness rate across all flat areas of the pool.

Furthermore, the hydraulic flow treats areas usually neglected by autonomous robots, such as stairs, access steps, benches, tanning ledges, and even automatic slatted cover pits. By incorporating the cleanliness of these sensitive areas right from project design, pool builders free themselves from recurring customer complaints linked to tedious manual vacuuming after pool delivery.

Cutaway diagram of a swimming pool highlighting the patented debris collection zone on the pool floor and external debris canister.
The patented debris collection zone directs heavy leaves directly into the active drain and external collection basket.

Water Circulation Optimization and Energy Savings

Beyond its visual cleaning function, Paramount acts as a true engine for reverse hydraulic circulation. By pushing warm, treated water from the bottom toward the surface in the direction of the filtration system, it eliminates thermal stratification and uneven chlorine concentrations, two phenomena that make water treatment harder to control across the entire pool.

This homogeneous distribution of disinfectants and heat reduces chemical consumption and heating needs by up to 30% compared to traditional setups. This economic and eco-responsible argument resonates strongly with a clientele attentive to the environmental footprint of their pool.

Three pool diagrams comparing heat loss without an in-floor system versus heat and chemical savings with Paramount PCC2000 reverse circulation.
Paramount’s reverse circulation redistributes heat and chemicals from the bottom up, cutting heating and chemical costs by up to 30%.

A Strong Commercial Position for Builders

For the professional, the Paramount system delivers considerable added value. First and foremost, it protects installer margins because, unlike consumer robots subject to aggressive price wars on the internet, Paramount is an equipment exclusively specified and installed by professionals during pool construction.

In addition, Hayward provides a customized 2D layout plan and precise sizing for every project. This hydraulic study guarantees flawless pipe routing and secures material orders right from the design phase. On the after-sales service side, the absence of an onboard motor, tangle-prone cables, or lithium batteries to replace reduces maintenance to simply emptying the remote debris canister basket. Finally, the warranty of up to 15 years on cleaning heads offers an unparalleled reassurance argument when signing the order.

By offering the Paramount in-floor cleaning system, installers do not just sell a simple accessory, but a high-end, autonomous, and long-lasting pool, turning every satisfied client into a brand ambassador.

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