Water Tech Blaster Pool Max Reviewed

[PoolDoc]

Hm-m-mh. I actually started checking out this thread, to make sure y'all weren't shilling for a product company.

But, it looks like the products may well be as functional as you say; I check the Amazon reviews in some detail. Most were quite positive, and some of the negative ones seemed to be from folks who expected the vacuums to perform as well as a manual vacuum connected via a skimmer to a powerful in-ground pool pump.

There's been a lot of demand for functions these devices may provide, so I'm going to post links and then ask, as loudly as I can, if you get one of these, tell us how it worked out for you.

OK.

"PoolBlaster" is a the model name for a line of battery powered pool vacuum units made by Water Tech of New Jersey. Water Tech may to be an American company, but the products are probably Asian imports. (Contact info below)

There are 5 models shown on Water Tech's product comparison page; I've linked the three that seemed most relevant to me. The product links go directly to Amazon.

Water Tech BROOM Pool Blaster, Aqua Broom / YouTube video
WaterTech BROOM page
Pool Blaster BRFM Aqua Broom Sand and Silt Bag

The BROOM uses 5 D-Cells, which can get expensive, so I've listed both alkaline and rechargeable batteries

DURACELL D12 PROCELL Professional Alkaline Battery
Rayovac ALD-12 UltraPRO Alkaline D Batteries, 12-Pack

Tenergy D 10,000mAh High Capacity NiMH Rechargeable Batteries, 8-pack
Tenergy Advanced Universal Charger TN190

Water Tech Pool Blaster Max / YouTube
Water Tech Blaster page

Water Tech POOLBUSTERCG Pool Blaster, Max CG / YouTube
Water Tech Blaster Max CG page

Pool Blaster PBW022MF Micro Filter Bag
Pool Blaster PBW022SS Max CG Sand and Silt Bag

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Water Tech Corp.
(800) 298-8800 / http://www.watertechcorp.com
10 Alvin Court, Suite 111,
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
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[RedwingT]

No Shilling going on here. Just wanted to share the great experience I had with the product. It's easy to use, works well and is affordable. A great option to get away from the garden hose Method IMHO when it comes to the Intex pools. Obviously as Matt stated above, it works on other pool/spa types too.

Glad you posted the info for all to see PoolDoc!

[MattW]

LOL! Well, now that the mod has posted links, I will mention the one I got: Pool Blaster Max HD. I think it was $160 on Amazon, and I've had it for 2 weeks now. To be honest, I can't see me ever getting the hose out again. It works like a charm.

The one I saw in Hammacher Schlemmer was $269, but I can't see what the difference is between that one and the one I got.

[PoolDoc]

Yeah. HS is known, I think, for elaborate 'high-tone' graphic, and also for very high margins.

[Watermom]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing the information about these products.

[mshumack]

Also HS gives you a warranty for life (regradless of manufacturer's warranty). I tested it recently when my wife's iRobot broke after 4 or 5 years of faithful service. No questions asked - just send it back for a replacement.
But as to the PoolBuster - I have hesitated to buy one because I keep reading that the housing is not waterproof (as it should be) and after a year the motor goes bad and/or the battery goes bad from water intrusion. And repalcement of those costs as much as a new cleaner.
Hopefully the manufactuer will pay attention to these complaints and improve in this area.

[MattW]

Also HS gives you a warranty for life (regradless of manufacturer's warranty). I tested it recently when my wife's iRobot broke after 4 or 5 years of faithful service. No questions asked - just send it back for a replacement.
But as to the PoolBuster - I have hesitated to buy one because I keep reading that the housing is not waterproof (as it should be) and after a year the motor goes bad and/or the battery goes bad from water intrusion. And repalcement of those costs as much as a new cleaner.
Hopefully the manufactuer will pay attention to these complaints and improve in this area.

I did wonder how well these things are waterproofed, and also about the stress the little motor must be under the whole time it's running. However, because of the ease of vacuuming my pool with it (as well as not having to constantly clean the large filter), I figure that even if I have to buy a new one each year, $150 is worth it.

[Watermom]

Matt and RedWingT,
Please remember to come back to this thread in a year and give us an update on how the product is working. Maybe bookmark it so you'll be able to find it again.