pool brush losing bristles again!!

[vivian]

I keep having to buy new pool brush attachments, because after 4 months the nylon bristles start falling off into the pool whenever I brush. Can anyone recommend the best type of pool brush to buy, that keeps its bristles?

[CrisL]

I had the same problem. A couple of years ago I purchased the "professional" grade brush that Leslies sells (it is stainless steel framed with black nylon bristles) and it is still in good shape. If you wait for a sale, Leslies discounts these at 40 or 50% occasinally. I have no relationship to the chain.

[waste]

Vivian, welcome to the forum !!

I took a quick look at your posts and found out that you have a concrete pool, that's why your brushes keep falling apart. Get yourself a wire brush and you'll get much better 'life' out of it. The plaster surface is too hard/ rough for the nylon bristles to handle, I find it hard to believe that the pool builder gave you a nylon brush for your pool

I wish you well with your pool, if you have any more questions - just ask - again, welcome to the forum - Waste

[fofa]

Interesting, I still am using the nylon brush the company that renovated our pool gave me 5 years ago. It hasn't lost any bristles to my knowledge (at least not noticeable). Would not a metal bristle brush rough up the plaster too much?

[jasontx]

When I left a little scrubber brush with similar bristles outside all the bristles became very brittle and broke off. I'd had the brush for years before that with no issues. Could it be related to sun exposure?

I know waste is an expert but I would be scared of the wire brush too.

[fofa]

Humm, maybe that is it. I keep mine in my shed and only bring it out when I need to use it.