Need Advice, Pool Cleaner Port..Suction or Pressure?

[rv4hess]

I had originally planned to have my cleaner port be a pressure side with the option of a booster pump in the future for a Polaris, etc.
After reading some comments on different automatic pool cleaners, I'm leaning towards the Poolvergnuegen 2x suction side cleaner. SImple effective (for this size and type pool) and no booster.
Ours is a 18x36 play depth, 3'6"-5'4"-3'6" approx 16,000 gal. with only grass clippings and small leaves expected to be the main debris.
Does anyone think this is not a good idea?
While I'm plumbing to my pump I can easily run my cleaner line to the suction side, (right) vs to the pressure side, (left) lines and have a dedicated suction line 18" down in the water like a return.

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Any other ideas appreciated,
Thanks, John

 

[woodyp]

Sounds like a heckuva plan to me. Do we get pics when you finish the build?

 

[rv4hess]

Sounds like a heckuva plan to me. Do we get pics when you finish the build?

Absolutely, many more pictures to come....Also many questions.

Thanks for the vote of approval,
John

 

[jasonknox]

I have a 4-wheel suction Poolvergnuegen and love it.

 

[susa]

Using suction side Poolvergnuegen 2x with DiamondBrite IG pool, it runs around very well even at 900 rpm @ 90 watts power, albeit a tad slow. Another program picks up speed a few times a week as needed.

Depending on your surface, be sure to get the correct types of wheels for your pool.

 

[rv4hess]

Thanks for the recommendations.

Depending on your surface, be sure to get the correct types of wheels for your pool.

Good point; I remember a poster having to pay $100 extra for wheels because the salesperson never asked. (I believe he eventually had the money refunded).

Suction cleaner line it is.

Thanks, John