Forum: Pool Cleaning: Manual or Automatic

I was wondering if automatic cleaners, either the Polaris type or the Aquabot type, can be used while a solar cover is in place?

Does anyone have a Polaris Raptor? I have recently purchased a new one & am having problems getting the right setting. It is connected to the...

I installed my AG pool at the end of last season and haven't been able to get the vacuuming down. I hook up my hose in my skimmer basket and start...

Hello all, I have a dedicated pressure line for a cleaner that I cut out when installing a new pump (just capped it and left it). Well I am now...

We manually vacuum our pool. Lately, when vacuuming the pool, what I am vacuuming seems to go through the filter and is blown back into the pool...

I have a kreepy krawler that I have used for 2 years. I recently converted from baq to bbb. I put my kreepy krawler in to clean the pool and the disk...

Hello, I'm a newbie but have been lurking for a bit (info regarding use of grocery store products alone has saved me a ton!). I live in the...

We use the Polaris 65 now. It's ok, snags the dog hair and leaves but it does nothing for the 'fine' stuff other than blowing it around some. Plus,...

Hi All, By now everyone knows I am a big fan of my Dynamic. It's cheaper than all other remote controlled robotic cleaners and with Costco standing...

Hi there people with automated cleaners, Do any of you own a Smart-ring drain cover? ( made by maytronics, maker of dolphins) or similar product ?...

It only goes to the right. I run it whenever the pump is on and it only turns right so it ends up twisting the hose up to the point that it will...

What happened to my Polaris (280)? A few weeks back I had to replace the Backup Valve as the original one had developed a crack. I don't know if it...

My sister-in-law has a Polaris 65 that came with her pool. My question is do most of you leave the adapter for the polaris in the return all the...

I am getting sick and tired of my polaris suction side cleaner and replaced some parts (polaris was nice and sent for free), but it does not work...

Hi all We left our pool open this winter and I thought I read somewhere that the Blue Pearls don't do well in cold water. Is that true or can I...

We bought a house last summer with an IG pool (my first pool ownership). I am fairly handy and haven't had any issues to speak of. My only grip is...

I assume that one brushes an IG vinyl pool the same or in a similiar way as an IG gunite pool, true? If so, are there different/special brushes for...

Hey y'all, Just received my PBCGMax back from WaterTech last week. Used it today for first time. I did not get any explanation via phone or insert...

My pool is 7 years old, inground with liner. Water is perfect. My plastic outlets and skimmer are old and ugly. How can I get them looking new...

Hi, our polaris 280 keeps detaching from the feed hose. I'm just pushing the feed hose on to the cleaning unit, am I missing a nut or swivel or...

Hello fellow pool enthusiasts. I have been searching for pool cleaners for my father, since he is getting older and would like to have one that would...

Hi, back 3-4 weeks ago, my Polaris booster pump (PB4-60) was malfunctioning by giving me continuous humming noise which lasted few minutes before...

Hi all, I have the above cleaner for my AG vinyl pool. On the cord that plugs into the transformer is a BIG note saying 'DO NOT REMOVE THE CLEANER...

All, I have an Intex soft side pool (not the blow up type, but the one with the metal railing system.) this is our second year using it and it has...

I just accidently let a wheelbarrow with about 3 pails of black dirt in it, roll into my inground pool. HELP!! How do I get this mess clean again??

Getting the cloudy residue off the bottom of my pool was becoming a nightmare and it was also impossible it seemed with the water vacuum provided...

Hi all. I just purchased a robot to replace my very old polaris pressure cleaner. Is there anything I need to do to the old port that the polaris...

First-time user. Building a lap pool next month in the Southern Cali desert: 48 ft feet long, 5 ft deep 7.5 ft wide. Skimmer on both ends. Two vac...

I have had the the viper 5500 for several years with no issues and this year it worked as usual the first time i used it but now it does not move at...

I've searched everywhere trying to find someone who had fixed their telescoping pool pole problems. Mine just would slip and wouldn't stay fixed. ...