In ground pool owners

[dib]

'm researching in ground pool cleaners but I thought I'd start with those of you with boots on the ground so to speak. Anyone have any sugggestions regarding make/model?

[BUFFALOTONE]

The shark is popular but pricy. Don't fall for the pricier the better. Depending on your pool size I have a 15000 gal pool and don't use one.

[Fan in San Diego]

Standard logic here. Get the best you can afford.

[Mike in Syracuse]

I have an Aquabot that we bought from BJ's for around $800. Other than replacing the drive belts from normal wear it has performed flawlessly. Plug it in, throw it in the pool and walk away. It climbs the vertical laws so well it looks like it's going to climb out of the pool!

 

I will say though, it's not ideal for opening though if your pool is exceptionally dirty. The bag tends to fill up quickly but it still works!

[\GoBillsInDallas/]

Have you thought about using this system to clean your pool?

[boyst]

My brother had a very nice one, it would climnb the walls and bottom, then swim through the pool picking up what it could. He had a saline pool, though, not sure if it matters. I can ask him if you'd like.

[zevo]

I own this and it is fantastic.

 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0045UBJLK/ref=asc_df_B0045UBJLK1996769?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B0045UBJLK&hvpos=1o4&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1598188114578140906&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=

Edited April 30, 2012 by zevo

[The Avenger]

I have a Polaris 380 that is very nice - climbs the walls and does a good job - put it in, let it run and within about 2 hours my 25,000 gallon pool is cleaned. It runs on a booster pump and has its own water line - you need good pressure to make it work. I put the booster pumb on a timer so it runs un the middle of the night when nobody is in the pool.

 

 

I thik Polaris has some even better models now - mune is 8 years old.

[BUFFALOKIE]

I have an aquabot Turbo t jet. Works fairly well and is affordable.

[Realist]

I have a Polaris 380 that is very nice - climbs the walls and does a good job - put it in, let it run and within about 2 hours my 25,000 gallon pool is cleaned. It runs on a booster pump and has its own water line - you need good pressure to make it work. I put the booster pumb on a timer so it runs un the middle of the night when nobody is in the pool.

 

 

I thik Polaris has some even better models now - mune is 8 years old.

+1 on this.

 

I actually just bought my Polaris 380 two years ago. Most of the reviews of the 380 said it was better than the newer Polaris models, so I went with it and have not been disappointed.

[Zackry00]

As a project manager for Pentair Water Pool & Spa, we manufacture pool cleaners branded under the Sta-Rite and Kreepy brand. So my opinion my be a bit biased. It depends on what type of pool you have. For aboveground / onground pools, the best functioning cleaner is the Lil Shark. It has much less moving parts than the Hayward and Polaris competition and is one of those that do a great job day in and day out cleaning the pool. For an inground pool, I'd recommend the Legend cleaner. It's a pressure cleaner with a bag attached. It climbs walls, has a scrubber, and is a pretty fast cleaning cleaner. As for the Polaris recommendation, the 380 is a great cleaner and does function better than the 3900. Keep your eyes peeled for some new cleaners coming out from Pentair in the next few months...

[dib]

Thanks all, I knew I could depend on you.