Hayward 900 Wanda the Whale Above-Ground Automatic Pool Cleaner

Product Features

• Designer above-ground pool cleaner
• Patented SmartDrive programmed steering system ensures the entire bottom of the pool is cleaned quickly and completely
• Unique turbine/gearing system provides constant balanced water flow assuring quiet operation and gentle movement across the pool bottom
• Improves water circulation by pulling water from the pool bottom as it moves
• Advanced, contoured head design allows the Wanda the Whale to complete the steering pattern in minimal time

Amazon customers reviews:

I refuse to buy any product without first researching reviews. My dad has been talking about buying an automatic pool cleaner for months now. So when Father's Day was approaching I knew exactly what to get him. The reviews for this product were decent and for the price, it seemed like a nice gift for my dad. My dad has the cleanest pool on our block and can be found in his pool 3 times a week during the summer with the skimmer and pool vacuum. He called me after he received it and was so excited. He had already used it and told me it was extremely easy to put together and does a wonderful job cleaning his above ground pool. The funny "Diver Dave" character cracked him right up, as well. He likes it so much he has recommended it to my uncle who has also bought the same "Diver Dave".

(Katie_Koz)

I have had this for about 2 weeks now and am very happy. I live in an area with lots of wind and trees so lots of debris in the water this time of the year. Wanda has had no problem picking up the leaves and putts around our 18 foot round Intex pool just fine. I received plenty of hose and actually left out 3 sections for a perfect length. Hooking up the hose was somewhat of a challenge but I just took off the screen that screws in on the inside of the pool to the plunger and used a hole saw to drill through it. The hole was just slightly larger than necessary so I wrapped the end of the hose with duct tape and screwed in the cover. Definitely a redneck operation but I have learned that the duct tape will last a long time and it is the perfect compression washer. Doing this from the outside was fun; seeing that the water was about 40 degrees. I upgraded our filter this year and have 1.5 hp sand filter. Wanda really moves around on occasion. I have taken the ladder out of the pool so there is no problem with it. I bought it used through Amazon for $50 but it looked brand new. I don't believe it was ever used. Most likely a floor model? We have numerous wrinkles on the floor but she gets around them just fine. All the other reviews really helped me so take this for what it's worth. Happy in rainy WA.

(Prima Ballerina "Lizzie")

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