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title: "What Is Pressure-side cleaner? Pool Glossary | Marina Pool Services"
description: "A pressure-side cleaner is driven by a return line or a booster pump. Plain-English pool glossary from Marina Pool Services in Grapevine, TX."
url: https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/pressure-side-cleaner
publisher: Marina Pool Services
phone: +1-817-896-1120
quote: https://marinapool.multisites.ai/contact
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Equipment

# Pressure-side cleaner

A pressure-side cleaner is driven by a return line or a booster pump.

A pressure-side cleaner uses water pushed back to the pool. It often has its own debris bag, so it keeps leaves out of your pump and filter.

Many models need a [booster pump](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/booster-pump) for enough power. Others run off the main pump's return line. These cleaners handle larger debris like leaves and acorns well. Empty the bag often, and check tail sweeps and wheels for wear. Low pressure at the cleaner can come from a dirty filter.

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## Related terms

-   [Automatic pool cleaner](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/automatic-pool-cleaner)
-   [Booster pump](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/booster-pump)
-   [Suction-side cleaner](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/suction-side-cleaner)
-   [Robotic cleaner](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/robotic-cleaner)

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