Pool Buster vs. Pool Buster CG

[Jimmy C]

hoffmans said:

>OK !!!
>I just got off the phone w/ WaterTech.

>The PoolBuster Max is $199.99 no bells and whistles.

>The PoolBuster Comercial Grade is $349.00 it includes:
>- Sand and Silt bag
>- 5 disposable bags ( the sales girl AMY said they can be used 5 to 7 times >before you have to throw them away)
>- One extra charger
>- the PoolBuster Vacuum CG w/ 33% more power.


Reply by Jimmy C:

My MAX CG came with one bag (not sure which type), and one charger. I paid a little less ($320.91 shipped) and the box was factory sealed. If I lay my MAX CG on it's site while in the water with the topmost part of the PB at surface level, and primed, the water discharge out creates a small geyser that is only 2-3" in height. I'd like to figure a way to measure the GPM flow rate, but I'd say with 100% certainty that the flow is much less than the advertised "up to 61 GPM" figure. Remember that 55 gallons is the typical capacity of a barrel. Does the PB MAX CG pump that much in a minute?

I'd really like to hear from others how much their PB MAX CG pumps based on the test I described above. Do so with a clean filter and fresh battery charge.

Jim

[ivyleager]

My PB CG died last year w/in a few months of purchase. I bought from WaterTech, and received a return number. Just sent in last month. I have not yet heard back from them. I'll give them another week or so, then call and raise hell.

Ended up buying a Polaris 360 which worked great last season, did a teriffic job. No compalints. Put it in this year, seems too slow and lacks power. I've tried all the gizmo tricks, just tired of having to constantly battle the pool cleaners. I've reached my limit. I'm due for a robotic. I'd rather have a gorgeous cabana pool boy do all the work.

CaryB

[Jimmy C]

No refunds on Pool Cleaners bought from many retailers. So I am trying to cut my losses and sell my Pool Blaster Max CG:

http://austin.craigslist.org/for/679653396.html



Jimmy

[CarlD]

Funny. My experience with it has been very good--and I bought one of the first ones on the market on a whim.

I DID have troubles with it losing a charge. But I didn't contact them during the warranty. Therefore I had to pay $79 for the replacement battery/motor, but it's been just fine since then. I did buy the fine bag, but not the disposables, and I've been happy with that. I think I am going into the 3rd season with the new battery...I had it all last year, so it must have been the 2006 season when I changed it. Note: I checked the post and this IS the third season. I bought it in the 2003 season.

You must remember to tip the PB nose UP while still completely under water before turning it off and let the water drain out the back not the front.

My main cleaner is a Blue Diamond robotic, so the PB is for spot cleaning or when I don't want to set up the robot.