Anyone using roller vacuum for IG vinyl pool?

[Zaphod]

Ivy:

When I went to replace the bristle brush on vacuum head, I also was looking at the rollerhead type. It was labeled as "for concrete pools."

I asked the pool guy (insert derisive comment here) if I could use it on my vinyl pool. He said the wheels would be too hard on the surface. I went with that info and bought a triangular-shaped head with bristles on the bottom.

Then again, I get the kids to brush and vacuum when I'm too lazy ... I don't notice problems with fighting against suction at ALL.

[cheshamjim]

I'm one of those poor souls who had a bad experience with a Dolphin. I ended up sending it back, so I'm kinda in the same boat you are. I know Ben sells a wheeled vacuum head on PoolSolutions. I couldn't determine from the description whether it can or cannot be used on a vinyl pool, but I don't see why not. The wheels in the picture appear to be made of plastic and they would cover the surfaces with a rolling motion as opposed to a sliding motion. This couldn't be any harder on vinyl than brushing with stiff bristles.

Bet you wouldn't feel much drag with this tool.

[haze_1956]

This one is similar to the one that came with my AG pool.

http://www.intheswim.com/Pool-Cleani...arview-Vacuum/

Works fine.
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[ivyleager]

Thanks. I currently use the triangular bristle head, too.

Can't rationalize the wear difference on the liner between robotic (aquabot or dolphin) or ATV type (polaris) and roller vac. It seem like 6 of one and half dozen of the other.

My husband's input is this (he who does no pool maintenance other than use leaf blower around concrete decking before a party): hire some cute young guy in a Speedo to do it. HMMMM. Not sure at all what he's thinking.

Anyway, off to WalMart to get a roller vac head.

CaryB
Caniac

[KirstenHW]

IvyLeaguer: I have my original Haywars super vac head (triangular) with added weights. Here's my post asking about the roller type ones Ben sells. I still haven't made the leap to the new one - mine still works fine - and I like that it is transparent so I can see when things are being vaced away.

http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=3401

Kirsten