Forum: Pool Cleaning: Manual or Automatic

Bought my Dolphin Dynamic from Costco last summer and worked great (once pool temp increased). Dropped it in last week after pool opening and...

I have a Polaris 65 above ground pool vacuum. I rarely use it as I can vacuum manually and do a much better job. The Polaris 65 jets around the top...

I am looking to get a auto vacuum and researching the different ones out there. Any one have any experiences with this one? Thanks,

Hello all! I just purchased a Pool Rover for my AG pool and can't wait to get home to try it out. Any other Pool Rover owners out there? I would like...

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...

Need some input before I make a decision. I bought a Pool Buster Max CG 2 years ago. I left it charging over night the other day and now it doesn't...

Hi, I am in the market for a robotic vac for my free form IG vinyl pool, 18 x 36, 8 foot deep end. I am looking for something that climbs the...

What do you use to clean the waterline? (maybe I'll learn how to type) :) HI All, I have a vinyl IG pool with fiberglass stairs and spa (both...

What's your preference....and why? Thanks.

I went to Leslie's in Atlanta the other day to buy a whale brush. While I was in there, all the times I've wished I had an automatic pool cleaner...

the pool gods are having a joke at my expense for sure. i had what looked like sand on the bottom of my pool but when i actually would touch it it...

I just purchased a Polaris Diagnostic. After reading the positive posts concerning Polaris pool cleaning robots I made the move. I am expecting...

Last year i bought a diver dave automatic pool cleaner and i guess you get what you pay. Looking to get a different one this year which i have a 30'...

I am speaking to a pool-efficiency expert on reducing my pool costs. Most of his recommendations are sounding pretty good, including a more...

I just had a 20x40 vinyl lined pool installed at the end of last year. I'm looking to purchase an automatic pool cleaner, but I would like some...

what is the best automatic pool cleaner money can buy? (just short of having a pool boy/girl living in your backyard :rolleyes: )

For manual vacuuming, Just curious about a few things. On average, how often do you vacuum, assuming normal operation and not trying to clean up...

My one year old Polaris 380 has suddenly developed a problem. It is moving extremely slowly and the sweep tail is not moving at all. All of my...

My Jandy Ray-vac has serviced my pool pretty well. It began to fall apart (my chems off balance?) bit by bit last season, and now it isn't that...

I have a Diagnostic and it is great so far-but so were all of yours at first. Any Diagnostic owners with problems and what were/are they?

I recently got a thepoolcleaner pressure side cleaner and installed it a couple of days back. http://www.thepoolcleaner.com/ This is the...

i'm considering getting a robotic cleaner, but don't want to break the bank just because i don't feel like vacuuming. i just learned about the nitro...

The other day my Nitro Pool Cleaner would not start, so I tried to unplug it when the plug on the cord cracked apart in my hand. I called SmartPool...

.....twice. Not kidding. The first time I was told to replace the laterals which I did and filled back with sand (being careful not to break my...

I have been researching and debating on whether to purchase an automatic in-ground cleaner since last pool season. At this point, I am not even too...

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Hi all, I bought a home in January. It's my third home, but my first pool. I've been browsing the forum for the past two months, trying to learn...