More on PoolBusters

[CarlD]

I picked up 30-50% more power just by replacing the battery/motor pack. At $79., I wish I had sent it back under warranty. If only I knew then what I know now...

Still, that and $25 for the filter was STILL cheaper than replacing it with a new one, and now it's like new again--better, actually, because I don't think the orig pack EVER ran like this one.

[brent.roberts]

Carl
I've just ordered the Dolphin with the remote control. I think yours does not have this, but maybe you can give an opinion anyway.

Do you think the Dophin with the remote would be good for picking up bits of leaf etc as effectively as the PoolBuster on a pole ??

[CarlD]

Carl
I've just ordered the Dolphin with the remote control. I think yours does not have this, but maybe you can give an opinion anyway.

Do you think the Dophin with the remote would be good for picking up bits of leaf etc as effectively as the PoolBuster on a pole ??

I have the remote. It's not the equivalent of the PoolBuster on a pool.

[poolbuoy]

If I order a pool buster now will it have the upgrade kit?

[CarlD]

If I order a pool buster now will it have the upgrade kit?

Not sure I understand the question. You can hunt up their website and give them a call. I found them VERY helpful.

[CUTURHAIR]

For those of you who use the PoolBuster as an only vacuum, can you tell me what model you would suggest for my 11,200 gallon vinyl inground pool, which gets very few leaves, and mostly bugs, dirt/dust, etc. Not a lot of debris that is large, but more smaller stuff usually. I don't want to waste the money on a larger unit than I need, but want to spend my money wisely, nonetheless. This thing looks pretty cool, and a good price!

Thanks!
John

[tphaggerty]

There are only 2 current models: Pool Buster Max and Pool Buster Max CG. The CG model (stands for Commercial Grade) has 30% more suction and recharges in 2 hours and comes with the fine filter. The regular Max normally recharges in 8 hours.

The CG is about $50 more on the web, with the fine filter costing $25, it might be worth it.

There is a tip on the PB web site about using the wheels (instead of the brushes) for better suction. I have used only the wheels so far (on a vinyl IG), so I can't comment on the difference. The limiting factor for us has been the (relatively) small size of the pickup bag. We have had no problem with the power or charge length.

So, I think either would work fine. The regular Max is much easier to find, I only found 3 or 4 sites that sell the CG model.

[Theusla]

My pool buster arrived in the mail yesterday. Yippeeeee! I will give it a try this weekend.