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[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.

[quenterry0]

What did you think of your new pool buster? I've had the aqua bug for a few days and I am not satisfied with it, I'm thinking of returning it and getting the pool buster...let me know what you think. I have an Intex Easy Set with that little pump it came with but we have it hooked up to a sand filter instead so its alittle better than the original filter setup. It seems like the pool buster might have better sucking power than the little pump we have now.

Thanks

[Theusla]

I have used it a couple of times and it works pretty well. I am going to order the fine sediment filter for it. I have some fine sand that gets through the regular filter.

On Saturday and Sunday morning I use it to pick the small amount of trash on the bottom that the pool sweep did not get. Nice clean pool to swim in. It only take a few minutes. A million times better than dragging out the vacuum hose.

[cajunfla]

FedEX delivered my PoolBuster MaxCG Saturday night about 7pm. Charged it up, and used it Sunday morning. WORKS GREAT !! Picked up all the grass clippings that blew in the pool while cutting.
Only one minute problem that is probably my fault. I turned the vacuum off while the unit was over the water. some of the grass clippings came out and fell back in the pool. Lesson learned, place over decking before shutting off the unit.
Jeff

[Spensar]

Dang, never heard of this thing until I stumbled onto this thread. Man would that exactly do the trick for me. In my hopper shaped rectangular 16'x32' pool the Kreepy coverage is very so-so and I have to vacum, often to waste, to get the really fine stuff out. We are in a very mature suburban area, with lots of trees, birds, etc. and get a lot of pollen and fine sediment.

I hate dealing with the hoses as well - storage, hooking it from the skimmer, etc. The PB looks like I could "share" cleanup a lot easier with the kids too!

Looks like I'll have to get one of the CGs for Santa to wrap up and leave under the tree this year.

This thread is from last June, so is everyone still satisfied this summer with their Poolbuster? How is it for leaf pickup? In the spring we have a lot after opening.

Edit. Another question. Is it heavy enough stay at the bottom of the deep end without pushing on the pole to keep it in contact, or does the suction achieve that?