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Auto Pool Vacuums

These automatic pool cleaners come in three basic types:

1)Self contained/self powered robot types of cleaners (which will be discussed in another section)

The most common suction cleaners work off of your existing filter pump's suction:

2)Programed type automatic cleaners such as Hayward pool cleaners (Pool Vac,Navigator,etc.) shown below click the link to purchase this unit:

Pool Vac Ultra

3)Random cleaners such as the Kreep Krauly or Baracuda shown below:

The random units shown above have diaphrams which open and close with the suction creating a walking motion which moves the units along the bottom/sides of the pool.

They are random in that they freely go where they want to with no preset pattern. The above models are put out by the Zodiac company with names like Baracuda,Baracuda GT,and Pacer. These units all work basically the same and come in above ground and inground pool cleaner versions. Below are links for more information and/or to purchase Baracuda units:

Barracuda Pacer In-Ground Automatic Pool Cleaner

Barracuda G3 In-Ground Automatic Pool Cleaner

Below one of my favorite random pool vacuums is the kreepy krauly shown below. As far as I can remember, this is the first suction automatic cleaner originally from South Africa I believe...these units sold for 750.00 when they first came out many years ago....now you can probably get one for 400.00 to 500.00 and the new models are much improved too!

Photo showing kreery krauly flapper valve

I love these units because they only have one moving part and can last for years with the most simple repairs. I have also noticed these units do not need the same amount of suction as other types of suction pool cleaners-in fact,they can often run on a two speed pump's low speed setting. Below is a less expensive copy of the Kreeply Krauly's design called the Liesure Vac:

(CLICK THE PHOTO FOR MORE INFORMATION)

At the top of this page is a photo of a programmed cleaner-the Hayward Navigator also known as the Hayward Pool Vac. Shown below is another programmed cleaner simply called The Cleaner. It was originally put out by Jacuzzi I believe not sure who makes it now. Both of these units use a system of gears to have unit go forward a certain amount,then right,then left. If I remember correctly, the unit below also backs up which is nice if you have spots in pool such as steps where cleaners constantly get stuck.

There are so many of these types of cleaners out there,its hard to keep track of them all. I will constantly update this page as I get more photos.

Above Ground Automatic Pool Cleaners

The units below are specifically designed for above ground pools-the Sta-Rite model at bottom is only $139.00!!

CLICK ON THE PHOTOS FOR PRICING/INFO:

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