cant decide on automatic pool cleaner

[zacc44]

i need to replace an old kreepy krawly thats on the suction side... but i cant decide what to get?

seems there's good amount of leaves falling in the fall/winter (about 1 pound a week i collected), no rocks, but have some small seed things (quarter inch wide)
my pump is 2hp fixed speed
pool is about 30x20 ft, ?5ft deep

i like the look of a brush like cleaner one but they're all kinda mixed reviews/i cant really tell based on online reviews... as far as reliability and repairs
i think i would spend <400 for it
(i dont like the classic kreepykrawly look but if you think its best...)

 

[Divin Dave]

Hi Zac,

There are quite a few folks on the forum who have and would highly recommend ThePoolCleaner.
It seems to be the best of the suction side cleaners.

Here is a thread similar to yours.
http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/55427-Is-ThePoolCleaner-still-the-best-suction-side-cleaner

here is link to the cleaner
http://www.poolsupplyunlimited.com/poolvergnuegen-pool-cleaners/429s1

 

[zacc44]

thanks!

 

[zacc44]

waiting on the 2wheel ThePoolCleaner ... i forgot to ask - how does it do with a variable speed pump ? (i was thinking of getting one)

 

[Divin Dave]

Zac, it will work just fine with a VS pump. You will just have to find the RPM sweet spot where the cleaner works best.