I just sold it finally for about half what I paid for it. It was used twice, and bought only last month. Selling anything used related to pool equipment is tough unless you provide a huge discount.

So the PB problems include:

* overcharging leading to battery issues, i.e no smart charger available
* moisture in motor/battery box from failing shaft seal on motor
* rusted motor leading to seized motor
* failing batteries or maybe blown fuse or fusible link
* Lack of capacity in filter bag
* inadequate suction for many jobs
* inlet throat too small for leaves and twigs
* inconsistency in name, blaster vs. buster
* inconsistency in provided accessories. Some say there's came with two chargers and a fine mesh filter bag. My Max CG came with one charger and a coarse bag.
* The marketing picture showed a beautiful young lady operating the PB, and the PB was picking up 100% of what was in it's path. This is "double fantasy."
* I hear of many customer no-service stories
* The PB versus the PB Max CG specifications do not make since because the two units weigh virtually the same, and have the same run time. The Max CG says the flow is about 30% greater. This cannot be since a larger motor or pump will need a larger battery for the same run time. Either change would add additional weight. On the surface of things it appears that the main difference between the two models is just the price. If this is true, then this product may be a candidate for the "hall of shame".