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Pool Cleaner for Concrete Pool
We've inherited a 30 yr old concrete pool with stainless steel sides, and
its a bear to keep clean. We'd like to invest in an automatic pool cleaner (preferably one that doesn't rely on the pool's main pump) to clean/scrub algae, dirt, and other debris on the pool bottom. I've found a "Pool Hog" for around $400. What else can you recommend in the under $600 range? -- http://www.gopchoice.org/ |
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Userb3 wrote:
I've found a "Pool Hog" for around $400. What else can you recommend in the under $600 range? I've owned almost every brand, and the most reliable and trouble-free cleaners have been Polaris. Check out the Polaris 180 - should be available on the 'net for $600 or less. http://www.mypool.com/Products/Catalog/Data/pol180.htm |
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"Travis Jordan" wrote in news:STmle.302424$Sq.156543
@fe05.news.easynews.com: Userb3 wrote: I've found a "Pool Hog" for around $400. What else can you recommend in the under $600 range? I've owned almost every brand, and the most reliable and trouble-free cleaners have been Polaris. Check out the Polaris 180 - should be available on the 'net for $600 or less. http://www.mypool.com/Products/Catalog/Data/pol180.htm Thanks for the rec. -- http://www.gopchoice.org/ |
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"Travis Jordan" wrote in news:STmle.302424$Sq.156543
@fe05.news.easynews.com: Userb3 wrote: I've found a "Pool Hog" for around $400. What else can you recommend in the under $600 range? I've owned almost every brand, and the most reliable and trouble-free cleaners have been Polaris. Check out the Polaris 180 - should be available on the 'net for $600 or less. http://www.mypool.com/Products/Catalog/Data/pol180.htm I notice their website doesn't mention concrete pools. How does the polaris do on concrete? -- http://www.gopchoice.org/ |
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Userb3 wrote:
I notice their website doesn't mention concrete pools. How does the polaris do on concrete? Is your pool really concrete or is it gunite with marsite or a crushed stone finish? If it is really finished concrete I think any pool sweep would still work fine, you'd just have to replace the tires and tail scrubbers a bit more frequently due to faster wear. (Isn't concrete hard on your skin when you scuff it against the walls?). |
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"Travis Jordan" wrote in
m: Userb3 wrote: I notice their website doesn't mention concrete pools. How does the polaris do on concrete? Is your pool really concrete or is it gunite with marsite or a crushed stone finish? It's really concrete If it is really finished concrete I think any pool sweep would still work fine, you'd just have to replace the tires and tail scrubbers a bit more frequently due to faster wear. (Isn't concrete hard on your skin when you scuff it against the walls?). That's why there are stainless steel sides on the top 4'. But further looking at the Polaris shows that it uses my existing pump. I'm looking for something that operates independently of the existing filter system and pump. I want the skimmers and returns to be free to circulate and clean surface debris. -- http://www.gopchoice.org/ |
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Userb3 wrote:
But further looking at the Polaris shows that it uses my existing pump. I'm looking for something that operates independently of the existing filter system and pump. I want the skimmers and returns to be free to circulate and clean surface debris. Um, not the Polaris 180/280, both of which require an external booster pump. You must be looking at a different model. |
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On 26 May 2005 16:09:55 GMT, Userb3 wrote:
We've inherited a 30 yr old concrete pool with stainless steel sides, and its a bear to keep clean. We'd like to invest in an automatic pool cleaner (preferably one that doesn't rely on the pool's main pump) to clean/scrub algae, dirt, and other debris on the pool bottom. get a Polaris pool cleaner...the best I've found a "Pool Hog" for around $400. What else can you recommend in the under $600 range? just go ahead and spring for the Polaris...it ain't cheap but it really does work... http://www.polarispoolsystems.com/home.htm The stench of poor quality lasts much longer than the pleasure of saving a few bucks on a half assed system...if you can't afford to get the good one now...just keep cleaning the pool with your manual vacuum until you can afford the good one! Regards, Bill |
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