Pressure side vs Suction...?? :confused:

[brittmer]

Interesting. On your Legend II, do you have to close your other returns and how does that affect skimming if you just want to circulate? Do you never run the pump without the cleaner, adjust the the returns each time, or just let it run without good directional flow? I've got 3 returns and my pool is 43 feet long at its wide point, and need all 3 returns for skimming. Also, how much is extra hose? One thing that bugs me is having to buy extra hoses before I can even set up. Do you think it coudl fit into one of those rubbermaid pool deck boxes when not in use? Lastly, how does it do an dirt and sand, do you need to buy a seperate bag to clean that effectively?

Thanks.

Yes, I close the returns in the deep and shallow end when vauming. The main drain and skimmer are always open so the skimmer is still working. When done vauming, I open the returns for the deep and shallow ends.
Not sure how much hose comes with the cleaner. My pool is 38 feet long and I had to cut some hose off.
One of the Rubbermaid pool deck boxes should work fine.
The cleaner comes with a fine filter bag that does a good job with dirt and sand. Just let the bag dry out before cleaning and then everything comes out easily.

[Phillbo]

Phil--is that the Hayward "Ultra" vac? I was looking at those on Leslie's website. Does it have the flapper thingy like the Kreepy Krauly or does it have wheels? Does it "chug" around the pool or is it fairly smooth? Hope you don't mind a few questions... . I also have a dedicated suction line "vac outlet" on the sidewall of my pool and I agree that it's very handy.

Yes, thats the one I have .. It moves around real smooth using the flappers, no wheels. It came with the pool when I bought the house 2 years ago. it was not working quite right so I took it into Leslie's and for 75.00 they put in a new tranny and flappers. Now it runs like a top.

If it ever dies (which I doubt given how easy it is to replace parts) I'd replace it with the same unit.

[jimwnola]

Thanks for info. Hooking it up and removing it from one return doesn't seem all bad. However, to adjust my 2 other returns, they require a screwdriver. So, the extra step of what it would take to turn my other returns on and off becomes a deterrent. The pressure model "Poolcleaner" also looks interesting, but would have same issue.

[CarlD]

I think leaving a cleaner in the pool while swimming is an invitation to a tragedy. I highly recommend you don't do it.

The ONLY cleaner that can safely go in the pool while people are swimming is a Pool Buster

[drumr]

I use a barracuda ranger suction side. This is my second cleaner, I cannot remember what the name of the first one I had was, but it was included in my pool package which was also a suction side cleaner. The first one I had cracked a week after I got the pool, took it back and pool store gave me another one and it lasted a couple of seasons, but it was very loud, CLICK CLICK CLICK. I could hear it 150 ft from my pool and eventually it cracked too so I replaced it with the Barracuda Ranger and have been much happier with it. It is much quieter and does a good job, it does occasionally get stuck on my steps so I check it often.

The biggest difference I have noticed is when I went from 1.5 hp pump to a 3/4 hp pump how much better it works. I think the 1.5 hp motor may have been too much power on the first cleaners I had and caused them to crack. I am much happier with it since I went with a smaller pump.

JD