Pool Buster vs. Pool Buster CG

[mariner09]

I'm trying to decide on the PB Max or the PB CG.

I did see the PB CG Gold, this contains a 2nd charging unit, a 5-pack of disposable filters and a sand & silt filter.

Anyone think it's worth the $150 delta over the PB MAX???

[rilesworld]

It seems to me the consensus is that a fine filter mesh bag is a necessity. I do not have one of these units but am considerring one as well. I have seen the Pool Buster Max for $165, add to that the cost of the fine filter mesh bag ($30) and that unit would cost about $195. I have seen the Pool Buster Max CG for $220 which includes the mesh bag and more power. The difference is only $25, so I am definately leaning toward the CG?

I personally don't think the Gold has enough extra to justify the price jump.

My $.02

Riles

[tphaggerty]

My 1 year old PB CG just quit working. One month out of warranty! The only real repair option is to replace the battery/motor pack. In the CG, this is $139 (direct from WatertechCorp), the Max is $89. So, if you are going to use the PB only for light pickup duties (cleaning corners after your normal cleaner is done), then you might want to lean towards the Max.

I have contacted WaterTech and asked what they might be able to do for me since the unit is basically only a year old. Hopefully we can work something out, I'll let everyone know. I love my PB, but $139 replacement after only a year is pretty severe...

[CarlD]

My 1 year old PB CG just quit working. One month out of warranty! The only real repair option is to replace the battery/motor pack. In the CG, this is $139 (direct from WatertechCorp), the Max is $89. So, if you are going to use the PB only for light pickup duties (cleaning corners after your normal cleaner is done), then you might want to lean towards the Max.

I have contacted WaterTech and asked what they might be able to do for me since the unit is basically only a year old. Hopefully we can work something out, I'll let everyone know. I love my PB, but $139 replacement after only a year is pretty severe...

I would agree. The regular PB battery replacement is $79. I got hit with that because I was more than a year out of warranty. Fair enough. But if they are the company I think they are, they'll extend the warranty that extra one month. I'll be very surprised and disappointed if they don't.

Let us know.

[cruzmisl]

My standard PB stopped working properly this year and I sent it back for repair. I asked if I could upgrade to the CG and they said no problem. I'll be able to make a comparo once I get the new unit back early next week.

[mariner09]

Riles,

Where did you find that $220 price for the CG???

[mariner09]

Seek and Ye shall find...

I found a PB Max CG on eBay for $219.99. Couldn't pass it up.

At that price, if I need to pay $25 for a micro bag, then so be it...