Hello all -

Just wanting to get REAL opinions on the effectiveness of the Polaris 165 pool cleaner.

I have an IG 16x32 vinyl pool with sand filtration. Small debris but enough that I do not want to keep vacuming weekly - looking for a unit that will catch the few leaves and twigs and stir up any dirt, etc so that the regular filter can catch it.

Went to several local pool stores just to get a look and feel (and hopefully some advice) - all I got was nonsense.

Store # 1 indicated that the 165 was for above ground pool sonly and that it costs $365. HA - litrerature says plainly that it is for IG pools - guy didn't know what he was talking about so I left.

Store #2 said that the price was $249 and that this type was not suitable for an IG pool with a deep end - pushed me toward a higher price unit. However, the literature plainly says...and I quote " even if you have an uneven-bottom pool up to eight feet deep." Which I have.

What's the scoop? Anyone have one of these and using it with an IG pool with a deep end? Effectiveness? Eas of use? What did you pay? MSRP is $249 - I have found it online for $189 at www.poolsupply4less.com

Thanks,

Steve