Above Ground Vacuum Pool Cleaning Maintenance Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)Works ok.A little pricey for what you get, but it does the job. Use a fresh cartridge to get maximum flow, and be sure to let all the air out of the hose before plugging in. The filter (bottom valve to remove airpockets from hose, top to remove air in the filter chamber). The part that fits into the strainer gets stopped up with Six leaves and the little vacuum bag needs to be emptied. I have to move more SLOWY than I would like to get it all. It is worth the time to collect all the leaves before starting. If you can see the stuff on the bottom, there is more of it then there should be! I had to change filters after the first go it was worse then I imagened. the flow through the old dirty filter was almost stopped.
Dont leave the hose in the pool, it will take you under! Definitely a hazard for little ones.

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Intex Deluxe Pool Maintenance Kit Keep your Intex above ground pool clean from debris with the new Intex deluxe maintenance kit

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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 500 Aqua Bug Above-Ground Automatic Pool Cleaner Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great little vac.It hooks up to your filter intake or skimmer, and vacuums straight to your filter - not a bag with holes that doesn't catch fine particles.We use ours in a 24' above ground pool made by Intex.Yes, one of those temporary pools.It would work in any above ground pool!The most important thing to have is a good filter system.The filter supplied by Intex is not very good.This vac works best with a sand filter.We have a Hayward Pro Series system with a 1.5 hp Power Flo Maxtrix pump.The combination of this filter system and vacuum has saved my summers.I spent the first year with this pool spraying out the filter and hand/pole vacuuming only to see the finer particles come back into the pool through the return.It took all the pleasure out of having a pool!Now, I hook up my vac (3 min), turn on the filter system (1 sec), and walk away - it's awsome!!!This little vacuum even handled our pool opening this year, which included a large number of leaves and a ton of very fine particles.Unlike the super expensive Pool Rover, this vacuum does not move systematically around the pool to clean in aspecific period of time.It moves in ever-widening circles, then goes straight for a bit and starts circling again.It can be a little vexing to see it turn just before it gets to something that you want it to vacuum up, but if you give it time, it will get everything.We put ours in and let in run for about an hour, when we come back the pool looks great!Aqua Bug, Wanda the Whale, and Diver Dave are all the same vacuum with different housings.

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Hayward Aquabug Above-Ground Pools Cleaner Is Designed To Clean The Entire Bottom Of All Sizes And Shapes Of Above Ground Or On Ground Pools Automatically. Operates Off The Pool'S Existing Filtration Systems And Features Hayward'S Exclusive Smart Drive Steering Program So It Won'T Miss A Spot. Unique Turbine Gearing System Provides Constant Balanced Water Flow Assuring Quiet Operation And Gentle Movement Across The Pool Bottom. Packaged With 32' Of Hose Installs In Less Than Ten Minutes Without Tools. One Year Warranty.

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Hayward 700 Diver Dave Above-Ground Automatic Pool Cleaner Review

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(More customer reviews)I can't knock Diver Dave for not working with my Intex Above Ground Pool w/Saltwater Pump.His construction seems solid and it's a great concept.However, I could find no information on how well it would work with an Intex Above Ground pool with Saltwater Filter, so posting this review to save others from the time and difficulties.

I would not recommend this with an Intex Above Ground pool system. I would guess it works wonderfully with a pool with a larger pump and true skimmer (based on other reviews), but it doesn't do much for the Intex Pools (in side-wall inlet pump attachment).

I had some minor algea on the bottom of the pool, which stirred up easily if lightly touched. Dave couldn't put a dent into it. Three issues: 1) The attachment to the skimmer means pulling apart the existing skimmer from the side wall and using the cone adapter.It does not fit well and is very cumbersome to keep removing and reinstalling to run the surface skimmer at all. 2) The suction "seems" sufficient, but Dave won't keep his nose down. I believe the depth of the pool doesn't provide enough "upward" hose length and as he travels he tips away from the the bottom and the direction of travel. This could also be due to insufficient suction. 3) No brushes on the bottom. I don't have debris, but fine particles and without brushes, it was still sitting there even if he passed the same section multiple times, nothing to stir it up so to speak.

While the construction and concept seems great, he's probably better suited for pools with true skimmers, deeper water and larger pumps for more suction. Dave went back.

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Not just cute, but effective! Hayward quality construction ensures long-lasting performance. Diver Dave features Hayward's Smart-Drive programmed steering system to quickly and thoroughly clean your pool's floor in two hours or less! Just plug the hose into the swimming pool skimmer, and let this automatic pool cleaner go to work. Dirt, leaves, grass, seeds and bugs are vacuumed from the swimming pool floor -- leaving your water crystal clear and ready for swimming. Installs in minutes -- no tools required!

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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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Polaris Vac-Sweep 65 6-130-00 Pressure Side Automatic Pool Cleaner for Above Ground Vinyl Pools Review

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(More customer reviews)The Polaris works better than any other above ground pool cleaner I have ever used.The only drawback is that I have a 30 foot pool and it cant seem to clean it all so I still have to vacuum.Adjusting the water pressure on the unit is alittle maddening also.

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Polaris 65 Vac-Sweep Above Ground Pool Cleaner #6-130-00 The Polaris Vac-Sweep 65 is designed for all aboveground pools up to five feet deep, even those with an uneven bottom. Features: Installs in minutes. Operates with pumps and filtration systems normally found on aboveground pools and vacuums the bottom and sweeps the sides in three hours or less. Patented jet sweep assembly blows water against the pool wall to loosen debris in hard-to-reach places and then sweeps it into an easy-to-remove filter bag. Powered by the pressure of clean water returning to your pool, leaving both the filter and skimmer free to eliminate contaminants. Unique filter bag removes debris before it reaches your pump basket or filter, prolonging the life of your filtration system.

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