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Forum: Pool Cleaning: Manual or Automatic

Polaris, Kreepy, Letro, Barracuda, or hand-to-hand combat with your pool!

  1. Cool Sticky Thread Sticky: Water Tech Blaster Pool Max Reviewed

    But seriously... I actually enjoy the process of vacuuming my pool (yes, I'm weird), and I think this comes partially from having a little bit of OCD...

    Started by MattW‎, 07-28-2012 03:21 AM
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    battery vacuum, rechargeable vacuum, review, sticky, vacuum
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Pool Cleaner Reviews

    We seem to have had quite a few new questions about automatic pool cleaners. For those of you who have one, give us a review, please. -- What kind...

    Started by Watermom‎, 05-13-2014 04:03 PM
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  1. Zodiac MX 8 Pool Cleaner setup question

    After giving up on a Dolphin Dynamic due to the repair cost of approx 5-600USD, I bought and installed an MX8. I've noticed that in order to generate...

    Started by andygiddings‎, 07-05-2011 09:23 PM
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  2. Zodiac Mars HP o-ring

    Hello all ! I have a Zodiac Mars HP pool cleaner (whihc works unbelievable great!) but the o-ring for the quick disconnect to the wall was lost. ...

    Started by JonnyG‎, 05-17-2007 09:29 AM
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  3. Zap Vac Reviews

    18 foot round Namco pool just installed. They sold me a number of addons, this Zap Vac auto cleaner. Should I keep it/return it? ...

    Started by coopns‎, 07-03-2013 09:00 PM
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  4. Wireless thermometers...

    I recently bought a Nu-Temp NU-600, and I'm not impressed (although their customer service is very good). Got the buy 1 get 1 free deal; the first...

    Started by steveinaz‎, 05-24-2007 10:32 AM
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  5. Will Polaris 380 Cause Excessive wear to Liner Installed on Rough PoolKrete Bottom?

    My new poolkrete bottom leaves a lot to be desired. It is rough in several places, with dips and high places, and places that feel like texture...

    Started by webfeet‎, 09-05-2006 10:08 PM
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  6. Will backwashing kill grass?

    Just did my first backwash on my sand filter and noticed a yellow patch on my grass near where the water drained out. Wondering if the backwash is...

    Started by Neiks‎, 06-25-2013 10:39 PM
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  7. Will an Aquabot work in an AG Pool

    Can buy one fairly reasonably, but won't if it will not work in a 27' AG pool. Can anyone offer advice or experience?

    Started by scootchu‎, 07-22-2008 11:56 AM
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  8. Will a Pool Rover Plus break the water's surface enough to damage an automatic cover?

    I am thinking about getting a Pool Rover plus or Aquabot Turbo C. One of the main reasons I would be getting an automatic pool cleaner is that...

    Started by cscannon‎, 06-18-2010 01:24 PM
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  9. Who loves their Polaris 380?

    I am curious: I hear people say all the time how much they LOVE their Polaris 380. I've had one for 4 years and pretty much hate it. Am I the only...

    Started by jenmenke‎, 04-30-2006 02:18 PM
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  10. Which vacuum for pool cleaning business?

    My friend and I are looking to start a pool cleaning business and need a vacuum. Many I have seen online are like this one: ...

    Started by Hubjeep‎, 04-07-2006 10:37 PM
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  11. Which Vacuum For An 18' AG

    I was thinking of buying an Aquabug, but the comments on here have me concerned. I am leaning toward a Poolbuster because my pool uses those...

    Started by DCR‎, 05-24-2006 02:47 PM
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  12. Exclamation Which robot for pool with slopes?

    I have a customer who came in recently that has a man made pool built many many years ago. The side walls and deep end wall slope down and so does...

    Started by mellow89‎, 08-09-2010 04:38 PM
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  13. Which pool robot has the best service, reliability and warranty?

    It seems like these gadgets are riddled with breakdowns and poor reliability. What do you recommend for an in ground Gunite saltwater pool?

    Started by titaniummd‎, 06-21-2013 12:12 AM
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  14. Which pool cleaner is better Polaris 280 or Kreepy Krauly Legend?

    We're trying to decide between the Polaris 280 or Kreepy Krauly Legend for our 18x30 gunite pool - any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

    Started by Angelin‎, 06-07-2011 08:19 PM
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  15. Which Dolphin to get??

    Hi, My Polaris 360 is about dead and I'm strongly considering getting a Dolphin. I have an inground cement pool that's roughly 30K gallons and...

    Started by Greggk‎, 05-24-2006 12:20 PM
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  16. Which Dolphin best for Kidney

    After reading some posts about the Diagnostic not working well on different shaped pools I am wondering if it would be OK for a kidney shape or would...

    Started by poolbee‎, 05-08-2006 01:15 PM
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  17. Which cleaner???

    I have a soft sided pool (see link for pic) The sides are curved....

    Started by Bnelson‎, 06-03-2006 02:35 PM
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  18. Which cleaner to get???

    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,...

    Started by mariner09‎, 05-10-2007 12:36 PM
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  19. Which cleaner option? Need help!!!

    I've got a 20x40 IG Vinyl pool with a Polaris 380 w/booster pump. My problem is that the booster line has developed a "major" leak. The system is...

    Started by cleancloths‎, 06-06-2006 06:30 PM
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  20. When does a DE filter need to be disassembled for cleaning?

    We've had our pool for a year now (yea!). For that entire time, the water has been crystal clear -- except the first month of pool ownership when I...

    Started by famousdavis‎, 06-30-2012 02:14 PM
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  21. When do you flush a DE filter?

    My Jandy DE filter works great - sparkly clear water since we got our pool last May. After we got our pool, the DE filter had to be flushed almost...

    Started by famousdavis‎, 12-05-2011 12:22 PM
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  22. What to run at night with the pump.

    I have the pop up style cleaning heads in my pool. They run every night with the pump on the timer. Should I have anything else turned on with...

    Started by xploded‎, 09-12-2011 08:15 PM
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  23. What shape did you set your Dolphin Dynamic to?

    I have a kidney shaped pool (18x36) and figured round would be the best option. The choices are round, 90 degree and hexagonal. Who has a hexagonal...

    Started by cruzmisl‎, 06-28-2006 04:33 PM
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  24. What powers pressure side cleaners?

    I'm wondering if I need to have my builder add anything to the pool for a pressure side pool cleaner. I don't what to leave anything option out if I...

    Started by beary‎, 06-19-2006 11:40 AM
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  25. what is the best pool robot

    best pool robot?

    Started by paulk8‎, 06-26-2013 05:11 PM
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  26. What is safe chlorine level for pool vac?

    I opened my pool early this week and shocked at the suggested level (20ppm) given my stabilizer level (80 ppm). At what chlorine level can I...

    Started by JimK‎, 05-05-2013 07:52 PM
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  27. What do you use to clean the waterline?

    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...

    Started by cruzmisl‎, 07-30-2006 09:42 AM
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  28. What automatic cleaner for AG pool?

    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,...

    Started by AnnaK‎, 08-02-2006 10:55 AM
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  29. Wet/Dry Vac to Vacuum Bottom of Spa?

    Hi all - I need a more effective way of vacuuming up the bottom of my spa. I know folks love their Poolbuster's, but a Wet/Dry vac would be usable...

    Started by joelq‎, 05-17-2009 06:04 PM
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  30. Waterline tile cleaning

    What are the best products or remedies out there to clean waterline tiles? I know a good scotchbrite type pad is part of the mix, but what to use...

    Started by Sumo1‎, 04-10-2007 06:56 AM
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    04-16-2007 01:30 PM Go to last post

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