Forum: Pool Cleaning: Manual or Automatic

Every time I remove my Dolphin 4 pool sweep from my in-ground pool, the electrical cable is twisted like spaghetti and difficult ti untangle. What...

My Ray Vac pool cleaner has begun tying itself in knots. Not just one loop but a complex intertwining of the hose. I have recently put new hose on....

what is the best way to check for holes in kreepy krauler hoses. I am looking for the source of air into the pump/filter and only have air when the...

I have a 33' above ground pool. Need a vac. I don't have a problem with leaves the biggest is dead algae from time to time. The vac. I have been...

Anyone have any experience with these cleaners? My PB tells me that they are better than the Polaris? BTW our pool is an IG 14,000 Gallons

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...

Does anyone have a suggestion on what robotic cleaner is good for an oval AG with a deep end (28 x 12 x 4 with a deep end 6')? I have tried Robo...

Have an in ground plaster pool. Aprox 20,000 G. Currently have a Kreepy Krauly. It works Ok, but I was wondering if there is something out there that...

Friend of bought a house that had a preexisting rectangl ingound vinyl pool approx 18x 32 with what appears to be a 10 deep dive area. it is...

Thanks to everyone here, I was able to repair my Polaris 360 by replacing the belts. This helps me avoid getting a new cleaner (I was going to go...

Interested in replacing my Polaris 280 with a Robotic. Main reasons are because I hate brushing the pool, so thought a robotic scrubber might help...

We've had our Zodiak Ranger for about 8 years and the ring broke years ago (still in place but not solid in the one place) and now the internal...

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'm rehabilitating a pool that has been down for several years, and I'm doing it on a shoestring budget. Today I picked up a Polaris 480 for $50...

How good is the manta pool cleaner?

I'm just using the last breath of my Hayward Phantom, which was a big mistake. I'm ready for a new cleaner. I have a rectangular pool with rather...

I have Tempo (Aquabot) that broke because it wouldn't reverse. I want to buy another cleaner and prefer one that I don't have to be connecting to...

Polaris (and other pressure side cleaner) owners... If you have a dedicated pump to operate your cleaner, how big is it (horsepower)?

Hi. I've been having cleaning the pool as a chore and would like to know a few things. First up, how much is it recommended to vacuum your pool every...

Hey, it's good to be back, it tells me that I'll hopefully be swimming real soon. I'm looking to get an automatic vacuum. I have a Jandy Ray-Vac,...

I have a zodiac Kontiki automatic pool cleaner for my ABG pool. It's a hassle using because I have to baby sit it because it always get caught on the...

Can anyone make a recommendation on a good portable vacuum system, the kind that has it's own pump and cartirdge filter on a caddy? I'm finding quite...

i have a great white 15 inch navigator with 8 sections 40 inches each. i want to replace it with 25 or 30 feet long hose and i was told i cant. does...

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...

Does a booster pump provide better suctioning power than using the filter system alone for cleaning? Can you hook a regular/manual vacuum to a...

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...

I hope someone can help me.... I have a Jandy Ray Vac cleaner for about 5 years and works great.. very pleased. The other day, the nose wheel was...

I need the following part number for my Phantom AX6000HWA1 it is the wall connector hose. Does anyone know where you can get this part at a cheap...