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    Best pool cleaner for above ground?

    I don't know anything about Wanda, so my advice may be irrelevant, but for my Hayward Navigator suction cleaner they say that the flow rate is paramount - too much suction definitely does not just mean it cleans the pool faster! it is important that it travels at the correct speed. I have a...
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    Advice on Replacement Pool Cleaner please

    Thanks, I have drawn the same conclusion. However, in the back of my mind is that we have been perfectly happy with the Suction solution we've had for many years - clean pool, tiny effort, so my replacement choice is mostly based around any gain I get on personal time, rather than an Even...
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    Pool Cleaner that connects to pool vacuuming system

    Not sure my input is any help, but I'm a long time user of suction cleaners. I've not used a robot cleaner, but my existing suction cleaner (7 years old) is not performing well so I'm looking for a replacement and considering the Pros / Cons of another Suction Cleaner vs a Robot cleaner I have...
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    Advice on Replacement Pool Cleaner please

    Yeah, but I qualified it. I expect to get some tangible benefit for any extra money spent :) I've been doing a Pros and Cons to help me decide, and this is where I think I am at: Getting cleaner 1) out of, and 2) back into, the water: Suction Cleaner: 1) Have to change the pump settings...
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    Advice on Replacement Pool Cleaner please

    Thanks. Good to hear that you are happy with M5, I've read plenty of good reports on here. Although you may not have a comparison point what do you think about: My suction hose cleaner needs no time spent on housekeeping, I just backwash the filter as normal. A Robot needs the filters...
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    Advice on Replacement Pool Cleaner please

    I have had a Hayward Navigator for about 6 years. Last 2 years its not moved about very well, pool company has replaced all the obvious bits and improved things for a while ... and then it regresses. So I think it is time to replace it - I would appreciate your thoughts and advice on what I...