Zodiac Baracuda G4 InGround Swimming Pool Cleaner New! Review

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(More customer reviews)I did a lot of research on a pool cleaner and bought this. It was a big mistake. You have to have the pressure on the intake just the perfect amount for the temperature of the pool to get it to work.With filters and pool lines, they are never the same pressure so it quits working. It gets caught in corners and on stairs.Also the hoses get "memory" twisted.I look out my back window constantly seeing my expensive Barracuda just sitting there while the neighbors have a beautiful pool with a cheaper cleaner just making laps around their pool.

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Zodiac, Baracuda G4 In-Ground Pool Cleaner a world leader in aquatic and pool care products and inventor of the world-famous Zodiac boats has combined their knowledge of advanced hydrodynamics with Baracudas tried and tested pool automation technology to bring you the ultimate pool cleanerthe ZODIAC Baracuda G4 In-Ground Pool Cleaner. The Zodiac Baracuda G4 offers the latest in automatic pool cleaning technology. Whats the secret to the ZODIAC Baracuda G4s superior pool cleaning performance? The answer lies in its advanced technological features and underwater steering capabilities. The ZODIAC Baracuda G4 uses similar principles of buoyancy, propulsion, and water flow as other aquatic vessels. The Zodiac Baracuda G4 makes the choice simple. The Zodiac Baracuda G4 will automatically remove dirt, debris, bugs, twigs, leaves, sand, and even pebbles. It installs in minutes, and comes pre-assembled in the box, just attach the Disc and Long-Life Hoses. No tools are required. We even include an easy-to-follow installation video. The Zodiac Baracuda G4 is built to work quickly, effectively and quietly. What could be more simple than that?

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Baracuda G3 Automatic Cleaner Review

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(More customer reviews)We'd had a Haywaward Pool Vac for many years, but the constant replacing of parts was costing us over $100 a year.

The Baracuda cleans okay, but it is not as good as the Hayward was since it does not seem to hit all areas of the pool. A relative has the same Baracuda cleaner and the same problem, so it is not something with our setup or pool, it is a cleaner fault. Again, though, the cleaning is okay with the Baracuda - it is better than nothing.

The real fault in the Baracuda G3 (and presumably G4) is that the cleaner gets stuck on the main drain if the main drain is an anti vortex raised drain. Rounded main drain covers are available for purchase (at about $60 each) to help the cleaner go over the main drain, but many people have had problems with those products staying down over the drain.When I called Baracuda for help, they admitted they were aware of this issue. They said it was due to my 'non standard' pool design, but my 'non standard' pool design is soon to be required by building code, so Baracuda should get their act together and come up with a solution.

Also annoying is the fact that Baracuda is aware that they have issues with certain drain covers, but NO WHERE in their literature did they say that. In other words, let the people buy it and then find out it does not work right in their pool.

Because it gets stuck randomly, and I do not babysit my pool cleaner, the return period had passed by the time I realized the problem. Baracuda would not help, so I am stuck with a cleaner that does not work according to Baracuda's advertising. The cleaner is still under warranty, but they say it works as designed, so they won't help.

We did our homework about this pool cleaner before purchase, but this problem was not publicized anywhere. So, to others, if you have or plan on getting raised, anti vortex, main drains (and you should, for safety reasons), AVOID the Baracuda G3 and G4 cleaners.

Note that our previous Hayward Pool Vac, in our same alleged 'non standard' pool, never had this problem. I guess the extra money in maintenance is worth it for a product that does not need babysitting.

Even if you don't have that type of drain, I'd avoid Baracuda products just due to poor customer service.

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The Baracuda G3TM from Zodiac does all the pool cleaning for you. Baracuda G3TM IS TIME-TESTED. This top-of-the-line BARACUDA G3TM cleaner will thoroughly clean your inground pool floor and walls to automatically remove dirt, debris, bugs, twigs, leaves, sand and even pebbles. Its bumper fin and anti-stick design ensure maximum coverage and increased maneuverability. Baracuda G3TM IS EASY TO INSTALL. You can install the BARACUDA G3TM in minutes. Since it's pre-assembled in the box, just attach the disc and Long-Life hoses. No tools are required. We even include an easy-to-follow video to show you what to do. The BARACUDA G3TM also has the FLOWKEEPER?, a self-adjusting water control valve and surface skimmer all in one, which automatically regulates water flow ensuring peak performance. Baracuda G3TM IS POOL OWNER FRIENDLY. The BARACUDA G3TM is one of the most pool-owner-friendly cleaners ever made. It has only one operational moving part, the Long-Life diaphragm. If it should ever need service, its patented Quick Release Cassette lets you remove it, service it yourself or replace it poolside. Baracuda G3TM IS QUIETER. Other automatic pool cleaners have a flapper, which makes an annoying hammer noise. The BARACUDA G3TM is built to work quickly, effectively and quietly. ZODIAC, a leading manufacturer of automatic pool cleaners, has designed the Baracuda G3TM to clean your inground pool more thoroughly, effectively, and economically than ever before. No other automatic pool cleaner is built better. So, don't take a chance on another pool cleaner, tell your ZODIAC dealer or pool professional you want the cleaner that will clean your pool like never before...the Baracuda G3TM. The choice has never been so simple.

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Hayward 900 Wanda the Whale Above-Ground Automatic Pool Cleaner Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a fiberglass pool, so cleaners designed for vinyl bottoms really work better for me than those for "cement ponds." And the price was right.

However, this item is in the "Toys" category and that is TERRIBLE. This pool cleaner works off of the vacuum created by your pool pump/filter. The cleaner is made more efficient by the use of two venturi intakes (the smallest one is removable). With only about a half-square-inch intake, the suction on the bottom of this cleaner is ferocious. And instead of Wanda the Whale, they should have dubbed it Sarah the Shark.

DO NOT let children into the pool when this device is operating - or simple-minded adults for that matter. Get a toe stuck in the intake when Wanda runs over your foot and you might find yourself pulling it out of the filter before heading to the ER to see if they can re-attach it. And God help the curious adolescent boy who has the pool to himself....

Hayward is quite clear about the dangers of this product and the narrow operating environment, but making the thing cute and cuddly and allowing it to be categorized as a toy seems to be a massive product liability exposure.

Warnings aside, this is a great auto pool cleaner at a really great price. You may need to cut out the venturi intake to match up better with your pump pressure and to allow it to clean your pool in a more systematic way, but you'll be impressed with what the little thing can accomplish in a half-day or so.

Highly-recommended pool-cleaning TOOL! Highly-discouraged as a "toy" using any criteria.

UPDATE (13 Apr 2010): The Wanda the Whale cleaner comes with soft vinyl "feet" that allow it to move around a pool without damaging a liner. To use it in a fiberglass or cement pool, these feet should be replaced with cork feet that will provide a better grip, and wear longer than the standard vinyl feet. These feet can be ordered from Hayward but are available at any decent pool supply store that sells Hayward products. If you have this device - or plan to buy it - and will use it in a fiberglass or cement pool, be sure to replace the four "feet" to get the best performance of this unit.
With the proper cork feet, this wonderful little cleaner does a fabulous job keeping my fiberglass pool sparkling clean (it even cleans the side up to three feet from the bottom) - at a price that is dramatically less than typical automatic pool cleaners.

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You'll never be bugged by manual pool cleaning again. Wanda the Whale automatic pool cleaner provides you with easy, trouble-free operation. You never need to empty or replace debris bags. And because it works with your existing filtration system - no extra energy-consuming booster pump is required. Everything for simple 10 minutes or less installation is included - even the hoses. THIS cleaner loves to circulate. Plus, Wanda the Whale improves water circulation by acting as a moving main drain, pulling water from the bottom of your pool as it moves. Your water circulates and your pool stays cleaner - without the overuse of chemical sanitizers. This bug hangs out with a smart crowd. As part of a complete family of superior quality products designed to keep your pool at its sparkling best, Wanda the Whale is the smart alternative to the drudgery of manual cleaning. And it's from Hayward, the company that engineered automatic pool cleaning technology.

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Baracuda G3 W03000 Advanced Suction Side Automatic Pool Cleaner Review

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(More customer reviews)After installing a 14x28 11,000 gallon in ground pool 5 years ago, (using the common in Florida 15 year vinyl liner type, but with reinforced fiberglass walls behind liner and cement floor under liner, and 5 ft fiberglass steps), we followed all advice forums offered to keep pool clean. It's tough in hot Florida, (no screen enclosure), where water temperature is near 90 seven months out of the year.

Was going through two 2.5 gallon jugs of liquid chlorine a week. Have an Energy Saver 2 speed pump, but on low speed, even after 12 hours a day, pool would be nasty after only a couple days. Ended up having to run the Energy Efficient pump on high speed 6 hours a day, and even then, pool was never really clean looking. Suffered like this for 4 years, and the pool was already starting to show signs of wearing out.

Bought the Barracuda G3 on sale, mainly because I was tired of cleaning pool every other day. I would kick myself if I could. Should have had this from day 1. Writing this review after 10 months of use, so that to me, is accurate of what to expect. The G3 is connected and in the pool 24/7, unless we are in the pool, then we remove it. It has enabled us to run the pool pump on high speed for only 3 hours a day. No other work is needed. Chlorine use dropped to less than a jug a week, or less than 1/2 of what we used before. The lower chlorine use saves us about $20 a month, and the lower electrical usage for the pump saves us another $20 a month or a total of $40 a month! The best part is the pool now looks like new again. I never need to brush it or do anything except occasionally empty the pump basket. 3 hours a day of G3 takes care of it all. While it has no problems going from the deep end 6ft depth to shallow ends 3ft depth, it does not stay on the side walls very long, perhaps only for about 6 feet at a time before moving back to bottom cleaning.

The hose would go into 3 step area and cause the G3 to hang. Solution was to hang a small one foot wide PVC board from end of steps grab rail. The hose "loop" now hits this board, and instead of going into step area, it forces hose out, which then keeps the G3 moving along fine.

To get the G3 to work properly requires an initial few hours testing. First, make sure you temporarily use the included flow rate indicator at end of hose, then adjust range to around the middle of scale. Move the spring load part that fits into your skimmer to get more or less flow until indicated correct. Make sure main drain is off and returns are adjusted properly, so that they do not force hose (and therefore the G3) to move into wrong areas. Make sure filter is clean. If it starts to get dirty, the G3 will not work properly. I use a 300lb sand filter with 150lb of Zeobest instead, and it rarely needs cleaned (backwashed). You must adjust the weight on the hose. It should be positioned about 1/2 way onto the last section of hose. You also need to turn the weight for final, precise steering of the G3. Try turning the weight 1/4 turn at a time, and watch the G3 for 10 to 20 minutes to see results. Turn weight and repeat until entire pool is covered. Note that when you do remove the G3 or disconnect the hoses, you change the weight to G3 relationship, and you must again spend some time to re-adjust the weight. It must go together exactly as it was taken apart (even position in skimmer) to avoid adjustments.

I also had to remove the guard wheel that is supposed to prevent it from getting stuck. It would get stuck on ladder and steps with guard installed. Removed and it now runs fine.

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The Baracuda G3 from Zodiac cleaner will thoroughly clean your in ground pool floor and walls to automatically remove dirt, debris, bugs, twigs, leaves, sand and even pebbles. Its bumper fin anti-stick design ensures that it will reach your entire pool because it navigates around steps, ladders, and corners ensuring maximum coverage and increased maneuverability. It is one of the most pool-owner-friendly cleaners ever made. The Long-Life Diaphragm is the only operational moving part, with no gears, wheels, or flappers it ensures quiet, simple operation and low-cost maintenance. If it should ever need service, its patented Quick Release Cassette has easy access to the diaphragm letting you remove it, replace it, or service it yourself poolside. The Baracuda G3 also has the Flowkeeper; a compact self-adjusting flow control valve that automatically regulates water flow, ensuring peak performance even with lower horsepower pumps. Plus, Flowkeeper offers pool surface skimming with a turn of a switch and cleans when your pump runs. The unit hooks up to your skimmer and is driven by your pump and filter system. It is pre-assembled, requiring no tools or special plumbing to install, operate or maintain. The Baracuda G3 includes 39-feet of hose and a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects and wear and tear.

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Polaris Vac-Sweep 360 F1 Pressure Side Automatic Pool Cleaner for In-Ground Pools, Blue Review

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(More customer reviews)The Polaris 360 is a very clever mechanical device that works great 20% of the time.Because it is made of cheap plastic parts that constantly break, it is more often under repair than in service.Having owned one for about three years now, I can say I've spent twice the original cost on replacement parts and service (even though I do most of the service myself).Hose life is 6 months, and $19 for a 6 foot replacement hose (my hose is 18 feet long).I've bought two of these Polaris 360's used on Craigs list for $100 each to cannibalize for parts (replacement parts are outrageously expensive).

Until the manufacturer improves the quality to the point that they are willing to offer a 5 year guarantee, I would avoid this product.In fact, I'd avoid the manufacturer, too.

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The Polaris 360 roams the pool bottom and vacuums the walls spotlessly clean without a booster pump and is Ideal for vinyl, gunite or fiberglass in ground pools of any size or shape. It even works great under your solar blanket! The internal back-up timer automatically frees itself from nooks and crannies, so it keeps cleaning any shape pool without interruption in 3 hours or less. Because it operates on the pool's return line so your skimmer stays free to clean surface debris. As the pool cleaner sweeps the pool, it also distributes chemicals and heat throughout the pool for better circulation and chemical effectiveness. Includes filter bag and 31' hose kit.

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Hayward Pool Vac Ultra XL Automatic Pool Cleaner - IG Concrete Pools - 2025ADC Review

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(More customer reviews)I have personally owned and used this brand of cleaner for my 16,000 gallon pool since 1992.My last Hayward PoolVac Ultra lasted about 6 years before the internal bearings and overall condition became too worn to replace minor parts without spending hundreds on major parts.I recommend this pool cleaner over any other type because it is very efficient and yet requires few repairs and little maintenance.Overall it's a great value.

The merchant shipped the item quickly and it arrived in perfect shape.I would gladly purchase products from this merchant again.

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THE STANDARD FOR HIGHLY INTELLIGENT
IN GROUND AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANERS!

Exclusive Aqua Pilot programmed steering assures all pools will be cleaned in less than 3 hours!

Thorough, efficient cleaning cycle eliminates wasted movements that are common with random pattern pool vacuums.

Specially designed turbine/gearing system provides constant balanced water flow for quiet operation and uncompromised movement across the pool floor.

This pool cleaner is easy to install! Just connect hose to skimmer, place pool sweep in pool and let it go to work!

Includes installation video, in-line vacuum gauge for setting proper suction levels, all connections and a 40 ft. hose.

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