Way OT Pool Cleaners

Hook_emHornsfan_74

I figured this is the best place to ask for opinions.  For everyone that has a pool, what kind of cleaner/sweep does everyone use?  We have a sand filter and have used a hayward suction sweeper and we seem to go through them pretty quick, probably because our bottom is so rough.  (whole other topic)  I am looking into a robotic cleaner and was wondering if any of you fine folks had any experience with them and if so pros/cons.  Thanks in advance.

lkapigian

Hayward W3PH , just have to replace the rubber on the tires every few years, Pebble Tech bottom 

Mark_B_Good

POLARIS 9450 Robotic Pool Cleaner for bottom

Betta SE Pool Skimmer Robot for top.

Hook_emHornsfan_74

@lkapigian This model?

https://lesliespool.com/the-hayward-w3pvs20gst-the-poolcleaner-suction-side-pool-cleaner-2wd/340061.html

kl8ton

I have the predecessor to this  corded robot 
https://lesliespool.com/the-polaris-p825-robotic-pool-cleaner/63420.html

And the predecessor to this cordless robot
https://lesliespool.com/the-polaris-freedom-cordless-robotic-pool-cleaner/63426.html

The corded one was great when working correctly.  The cordless one is not doing as great of a job as I would have hoped.  I run a robot every night for about 6 months.  It seems I am buying a new one every year to year and a half.

Hook_emHornsfan_74

@kl8ton this is what we have used forever.  It just seems like they aren't lasting as long and we have to replace it every 2 years or so.  Even after we have them "repaired."

https://lesliespool.com/the-hayward-pool-vac-xl-suction-side-pool-cleaner-for-concrete-gunite-pools-w32025adc/357000.html

lkapigian

Hook_emHornsfan_74 said:

@lkapigian This model?

https://lesliespool.com/the-hayward-w3pvs20gst-the-poolcleaner-suction-side-pool-cleaner-2wd/340061.html

That’s it 

RRP

No help here, and forgive me for the sidetrack! The topic made me wonder what ever happened to Pool Man Pat? He was instrumental to some smaller very popular eggfests down in FL. @Florida Grillin Girl or @egret...either of you know?

Florida Grillin Girl

@RRP - Poolman Pat is alive and well and still working pools on East coast of FL. Just spoke to him the other day.  @FlaPoolman - chime in since I know you know a good answer for pool cleaners.

RRP

Thank you!

danhoo

I have a polaris 360 pressure side cleaner that runs without a booster pump. with a variable speed pump I can get it working really well.  It does OK until there is a lot of debris in the pool.  

I had a robot and it lasted a year or so. 

I think alot depends on your pool, the debris, etc.

trouble free pool has a great forum.  You should check it out

https://www.troublefreepool.com/forums/pool-cleaners.50/

FlaPoolman

RRP said:

No help here, and forgive me for the sidetrack! The topic made me wonder what ever happened to Pool Man Pat? He was instrumental to some smaller very popular eggfests down in FL. @Florida Grillin Girl or @egret...either of you know?

Hey Ron I’m alive and well. Looking forward to catching up with old friends at the Georgia Mountain fest. 

Thanks for asking. 

JethroBodeen

I used a Hayward PoolVac for 20 years. Not the same one but always used a Hayward. Just replace the feet and side sweeps when needed. Parts are easy to find...