New Vac head

[matt4x4]

SLOW is the key to cleaning your pool successfully in one go.
Unfortunately for me, my pool is over 700 square feet (1200 if you count the walls) - this takes 2 hours to clean at the "proper" speed.
Unfortunately, no one has invented a vac head that does not cause turbulence.

[gonefishin]

Has anyone tried the RB214 that Ben recommends? I've gotten tired of buying home supplies that seem to last three years and then need replacement. This ones double the price of the super-vac mentioned...but with ball-bearings and solid construction it may well be worth the extra money over time.



He does mention that you need good suction...how does one know if their suction is good enough?

thanks,
dan

[Macrosill]

Will that work in a vinyl pool? I have read they are only for gunite. I am willing to spend more if it will last and work well.

[brent.roberts]

I got one of the smaller ones from Ben a couple of weeks ago. If you're tired of the cheap stuff that is made for "selling" instead of made for "cleaning" then this is the best thing I've ever seen. The whole base flexes so when you move around the bottom of the pool's curves, it hugs the bottom. The attachment for the pole is metal, not plastic, and it steers. That is when you twist the pole the head stays flat on the pool bottom and changes direction.

I have one of the ones pictured above and this thing is wonderful by comparison. I have not timed it but I can tell you it is much much faster, largely because you can steer it.

PS my pool is IG liner.

[Macrosill]

I went to Leslies today for a new vac head. They only had the half moon shaped one and a triangle. The triangle was made of blue plastic that you can not see through. I was not to happy. I looked to my right and there was a replacement nech for the vac heads. I bought that and am using my old see through vac head.

Thanks for all your replies, suggestions and help,
Brian