Forum: Pool Cleaning: Manual or Automatic

Is that normal? I don't remember if it was like that last year. The bottom of the unit gets so hot after only an hour one could burn themselves on...

Anyone know how to keep the Polaris hose connected ? Those threaded plastic nuts are impossible to get over the hose once it is connected to the...

For the beginning of the season I usually manually vac the pool. I need to replace the vac head I currently have because the brushes are worn out...

Is there any way to adjust it so it doesnt climb the wall?

I noticed a crack in the bottom plate that holds the bag on my Dolphin so I'll be needing a replacement. Is there any place other than...

I'm debating getting a Pool Buster Max. But I don't see the deals that some of you quote as being available even on ebay. From what I see the Max...

I just got the Frontgate Splash catalog which I look at for fun ideas and my kids immediately were drawn to this remote-controlled skimmer. It looks...

I just installed a Hayward Ultra Vacuum. Seems to be working great. Is anyone useing the Hayward Skimmer Vacuum Plate? I called the pool store...

I'm wondering if there is any way to get my pool cleaner to stop squirting my house and windows several times a day. We've had so many issues with...

Is a cracked vacuum hose cuff a replaceable item? I see that they sell the parts but how are they attached (screw-on, glue?) ? Will a replacement...

i opened up my aquabot turbo rc to replace drive belts and found that the stepped sleeve rollers and pulley assembly are only on one side so one...

I'm not sure I understand the appeal of auto-cleaners. I spend about 30 minutes each Saturday with a good 'ol vacuum head and pole. No Kreepy-Krauly...

Went to use my aquajet yesterday and I couldn't get it to sink. I pulled the bag out and it was full of oil. I'm assuming a gasket or o ring let go...

First I hate my Polaris 380 I would like to reuse the pump and connection and finds a working less costly cleaner that actually cleans. Vinyl liner...

Does this brush actually work the way they claim? . . . It has me curious at least. If you're unfamiliar with this contraption, here's a link:...

It seems my Hayward ladybug auto cleaner needs a new "a-frame kit" for $66.99. Anyone know where I can get one cheaper or if they can be repaired at...

A couple weeks ago I noticed that my Polaris 280 wants to ride on just the front two wheels. Well, on one side there is only one wheel, but I think...

Howdy! I just got my hands on a Polaris 165, new in the box. I have an 18' above ground pool. The box says the 165 is for inground pools. Can I...

I have a 24' roung AG. All summer I have had a problem with fine sediment. Looks brown/green. I thought it was the cartridge on my 6 year old Sta...

Lately, after using our Hayward Navigator, the pool water has been cloudy. Not a green cloudy like if the Nav was travelling too fast and kicking...

I was swimming in my big neighborhood community pool the other day. And I saw the pool maintenance guys using the nets to clean the bottom of the...

Just wanted to give everyone an update. I had posted some time ago inquiring about vacuums for an AG 18'. After shopping around for sometime I...

My Letro Legend II hose has started to fall apart. has any used a non factory specified hose successfully? They get what I feel is silly money for...

who has the best price on auto pool cleaners? Thanks

For the first couple seasons our Navigator worked perfectly. That was 3 seasons ago, and its been slowly not working as nice every year. Now its...

As promised, I am updating with my experiences so far on getting my just out of warranty Pool Buster CG back in operation! (less than 2 months out...

Hello, My Aquabot Turbo, which has been a faithful cleaner for us, needs to be replaced. I was originally just going to replace it with a new...

I have a RayVac. It works great for my pool but I'm on my 2nd in 8 years. It breaks apart and I suspect it is from the chlorine levels. Back when I...

Anyone have experience good or bad with the AG robotics? We have a Lil Shark automatic but don't like babysitting and persuading it to go where it...