AG Pool vacs?

[BigTallGuy]

By the way --- went ahead and ordered a Hayward Wanda the Whale. Found one at Amazon.com for $100 bucks plus about $12 shipping I think it was. I didn't spend a lot of time looking (and might have found it cheaper if I had looked longer) but Amazon's price was better than the places I did look. Plus, I have always had quick delivery when dealing with them. Supposed to be here middle of next week.

Hi Mom, did you get Wanda yet? Post back and let us know. $100 is a very good price.

[Watermom]

I got Wanda yesterday. So far, she has had only one maiden voyage (swim?) yesterday evening and seemed to be doing well, but it got dark soon after so I couldn't get a real good feel yet for how well she was gonna do. Seemed to be picking up the dirt which is what I need. (Not big stuff.)

My only concern --- when it arrived, it was packaged in the box from Hayward but the seal had been broken. I thought, uh-oh. Somebody bought this and sent it back for some reason. Pondered for a minute whether I should just send it back or what to do. Went ahead and opened the box. The seal on the inner box had also been opened. Pondered some more. Decided, might as well try it. If it doesn't seem to be working properly, I'll dry it off, and return it and tell them that it had been previously opened before I got it.

But, like I said, from the short maiden voyage last night, it *seems* ok but I'm gonna wait a bit before making the final call. (Also, my pool wasn't really dirty last night because I had vacuumed it the day before. I actually want to wait until it is actually dirty and throw her in and see how she does.)

I'll let you know in a few days.

[BigTallGuy]

I too have been burned by opened packages.

Wanda will occasionally tip over, especially if there are obstacles in the pool that get in her path. The hose segments will get to the point wherer they will curl and keep their shape, so I have now started to rotate them in the string and even will leave them on a hot pool deck or sidewalk in the sun to relax the plastic.

Good luck

BTDG

[Watermom]

Have used Wanda 4 or 5 times now and she does a good job! In my opinion, it was $100 well spent.

[BigTallGuy]

Have used Wanda 4 or 5 times now and she does a good job! In my opinion, it was $100 well spent.

Great news! I am glad it worked out well.

[BigTallGuy]

Hi Mom, sorry for the double response. Here is my question for you.

Since now you have bought and used "Wanda the whale" for your AGP, what is its closest competition price wise?

When I bought my "Wanda", All total with the Large Leaf strainer, ran me about $200. The nearest AGP Automatic pool cleaner competitor was reportedly 3 times higher in price ($600-ish). And I seriously doubt 3 times better in performance.

[Watermom]

I have no idea. I really didn't research this purchase too much. I read a few favorable reviews for the product and it was a Hayward which was good and the price was good, so I bought it to try. Maybe some of our other members can help.