Has anyone used this vaccum to clean Algae at the bottom of the pool? Did it work or is there a separate vaccum cleaner for Algae?
144536
Don't bother because there is something fundamentaly basic that I am doing something wrong, this stupid contraption DOES NOT WORK! Plain and simple.
144537
No this does not clean algea from the bottom of the pool... The most it will do is stir it up & you can hope the filter gets some of it...
144538
My vacuum picked up everything, and it was using a hose that was much longer than 25'. I was so pleased with how well the bag worked at not letting little particles back through. You can always buy a brush to scrub the walls if you think they are starting to be slimy, but using enough chlorine is the best way to keep the water nice & clear. Also, run your pump as many hours as it says to for the amount of water in your pool. Then evaluate--do you need more chlorine or to run the pump more? Don't wait until you have a mess on your hands. Keep a critical eye on what is happening with your water, and use your test kit. My vacuum picked up everything, and it was using a hose that was much longer than 25'. I was so pleased with how well the bag worked at not letting little particles back through. You can always buy a brush to scrub the walls if you think they are starting to be slimy, but using enough chlorine is the best way to keep the water nice & clear. Also, run your pump as many hours as it says to for the amount of water in your pool. Then evaluate--do you need more chlorine or to run the pump more? Don't wait until you have a mess on your hands. Keep a critical eye on what is happening with your... » Read More My vacuum picked up everything, and it was using a hose that was much longer than 25'. I was so pleased with how well the bag worked at not letting little particles back through. You can always buy a brush to scrub the walls if you think they are starting to be slimy, but using enough chlorine is the best way to keep the water nice & clear. Also, run your pump as many hours as it says to for the amount of water in your pool. Then evaluate--do you need more chlorine or to run the pump more? Don't wait until you have a mess on your hands. Keep a critical eye on what is happening with your water, and use your test kit. « Show Less
144539
It uses a hose to push debris into a net. I dont think it would be able to scrape the algae the way a suction vac would. But maybe you could get into the pool with a mop to break it up first and between the intex cleaner and the filter it would clear it.
1378792
No, its a great pump. I use it to clean aquariums. But, it does not have enough suction to clean from the bottom of a pool. Also, it is not self priming.
2085559
the Mirra will only clean debris on the floor and walls...it does a very good job, but for floating junk you need PoolSkim Pool Skimmer and Pool Cleaner...works great!
1565411
Yes, I have in my vinyl pool and it works great. I've had several robotic vacs and this one is at the top the pack.
1888646
It does a very good job of vacuuming up everything from dead leaves to fine dirt. I don't have algae so can't speak directly to that but it works well.
1833012
Yes Works well once you figure out the backwash, Rinse ,filterlove it! I bought a Surface skimmer.It catchers most of leaves before they reach the bottom of the pool! Keep water crystal clear!
1557964
I haven't had success with this aquabot picking up algae at all. Have run it twice with no luck. You're better off getting the pool rover jr.
1860800
No issues from me. This vac is great. I have had it fully under water at least 100 times. Disassembles easily for cleaning also. The fish don't mind it either, they come over to check it out while I'm using it.
385038
Straight to the intake on the pool wall, I bought "Wanda the whale" vaccum and it works well. Make sure you fill the hose with water then keep it under water as you connect it to pool wall and vaccum. Should work then.
491919
I've not had any problems with this auto pool cleaner. It work's great! I have an above ground pool and I vacuum it every other day. I'm very pleased with it so far. Also my pool is not real smooth on the bottom. I have some wrinkles to and I had concerns after buying it. But no problems with it running on around on the bottom.
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I call it the 'PENTAIR KREEPY KRAULY SUCTION SIDE POOL CLEANER'. Visit www.pentairpool.com for more info.
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Yes, it does, but you have to use the "fine" filter bag. Also, once the suctioned algae coats the inside of filter bag, suction decreases until you clean/and or change the bag. If I was cleaning up dead algae, I would usually use 3 fine filter bags: 2 that came with my unit and 1 that was a knee-high nylon sock. Also, please bear in mind, the Poolbuster CG is great when it works and for as long as it lasts - mine died within 18 months, and if you read the other reviews, many other users' Poolbuster lasted a lot less time. I have yet to read a single review whose user had a unit last 2 years. Yes, it does, but you have to use the "fine" filter bag. Also, once the suctioned algae coats the inside of filter bag, suction decreases until you clean/and or change the bag. If I was cleaning up dead algae, I would usually use 3 fine filter bags: 2 that came with my unit and 1 that was a knee-high nylon sock. Also, please bear in mind, the Poolbuster CG is great when it works and for as long as it lasts - mine died within 18 months, and if you read the other reviews, many other users' Poolbuster lasted a lot less time. I have yet to read a single review whose user had a unit... » Read More Yes, it does, but you have to use the "fine" filter bag. Also, once the suctioned algae coats the inside of filter bag, suction decreases until you clean/and or change the bag. If I was cleaning up dead algae, I would usually use 3 fine filter bags: 2 that came with my unit and 1 that was a knee-high nylon sock. Also, please bear in mind, the Poolbuster CG is great when it works and for as long as it lasts - mine died within 18 months, and if you read the other reviews, many other users' Poolbuster lasted a lot less time. I have yet to read a single review whose user had a unit last 2 years. « Show Less
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I was successful. I could not control algae in the pool. The phosfree did the job. Algae grows freely In high levels of posphates. However you must follow the directions and run the filter for 48 hours or risk clogging the filter. good luck. Jimbo
1193851
it cleans very well not sure about algae. I use chemicals to kill the algae and then i clean the pool filter several times
2207630
I don't see how it would work, because it is meant to travel around the pool with the pool vac, thus cleaning the pool top area. If attached to skimmer it would stay in one place and I don't believe that would be much. The tube/hose it comes with is very short, after our pool vac went past our 6" mark it floated in one place, not very for us also the connection to the pool vac was loose and the instructions show you can buy another added attachment to secure it better, not the most cost effective pool top cleaner.
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Once I realized it came with two micro filter bags I used one of these and it worked so much better at picking up algae and the smaller debris. Also, I recommend removing the wheels to clean small debris as it helps the suction area make contact better with the bottom of the pool! I am so, so happy with this vacuum!
891928
I bought the pond vac to remove dead "sludge" from the bottom of my water garden ponds. It will certainly pick up sand. I must admit though,that the vacuum power requires constant "tickling" to maintain the vacuum power (the placement of the vacuum has to be ideally below the pond level being vacuumed.