Hayward 500 Aqua Bug 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 AquaBug to complete the steering pattern in minimal time

Amazon Customers reviews:

• By  michael chirco (staten island, ny, US): Hayward aqua bug

It beats vacuuming for 20 minutes .Just hook it up to pools skimmer return and sit back and watch it suck up all the dirt or go off and do something important like get a bear and watch the game .Great for all above ground pools.I recommend it

• By RedxxxxDevil: Amazing

I was sceptical when I bought the yellow version beginning of this summer, now my only regret is not getting it 2 years ago, I have a 24 F above ground with a lot of wrinkles in the liner, it gets a lot leaves and debris from the many trees on my property but this little vacuum cleans it in 3-4 hours, it never gets stuck on wrinkles or ladder, didn't have to use the manual vacuum all summer, what a relief.
It seems most of the negative review are made by owners with Intex pools, for a regular "permanent" above ground pool you can't beat this vacuum. I only take out when using the pool, otherwise it stays in, simply connect the hose to the skimmer every other day, let the skimmer clean the surface one day and the vacuum clean the bottom one day for a crystal clear pool water.
Like any other vacuum, make sure you have a leaf strainer attached to your pump's intake.
For a 24 f pool use all the hose sections, if you have a smaller pool only use enough sections to allow the vacuum to reach the far end of your pool.
One complaint I have is the hose, one of the section connecters is not tight enough and sometimes comes when I fill the hose with water from the filter return.

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Hayward Power-Flo LX Series Pool Pump with Cord

Product Features

• The Hayward SP1580X15 PowerFlo LX pump with strainer is a high-performance pump designed for above-ground pools.
• The 100-percent drip proof, heat-resistant double-sized seal allows for long motor life; rated at 1-1/2-horesepower
• Features a self-priming 1-1/2 inch intake and discharge, high performance impeller, heat resistant double-sided seal for long motor life, and a 6-foot power cord (120-volt)
• Clear cover lets you see when basket needs cleaning and the drain plug allows for easy maintenance of pump
• Exclusive corrosion-proof reinforced thermoplastic housing for all-weather performance and quiet operation

Amazon customers reviews:

• By Walter W. Stumpf Jr. "WWS2" (New Jersey, USA)

I bought this replacement pump for my pool and it is simply amazing. MUCH more powerful than my former 1.5hp filter pump so as others mentioned, you can use the 1.25hp pump depending upon what your original one was. If it was a Hayward, stay at 1.5hp. If it was something else, like mine was a Jacuzzi brand, you can use the smaller one and save a few dollars.
Easy to install although you may have to get some new fittings to connect to your hose and filter, and the outlet may now be at a different height [mine was even though the new filter was a Hayward too] so may have to 'shim' its height to match [mine was about 1/2" difference].

• By Ray: Nice product for the $$

Very easy to operate. You must prime pump before suction takes place.
Smooth running motor with plenty of power. Runs cool.
I have a 25x50 pool use as a second separate pump.

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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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