Getting pool soon, trying to find out what is a good cleaner. The Baracuda comes with our package or we can change it out/upgrade(?) to the Aquabug.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Thanks in advance for any help.
zea3 said:I don't know that I would consider the Aquabug an upgrade. They are both suction side pool cleaners that are self propelled by the suction of the pump. If it is the Baracuda Ranger, it runs around the same price as an Aquabug. Baracuda G2 and G3 models are more expensive. My Ranger tends to get caught on the ladder and doesn't like acorns. It will pick them up but they get stuck and the Ranger stops moving. I don't have any personal experience with the Aquabug, but since it operates on a similar principal it probably has similar issues.
If you can get $150-200 off the price of a pool robot that would be something to consider!
By the way, what size pump are you getting?
Good luck with the new pool!
I agree, it's just that the bug tends to have the most trouble with the debris from my experience. I've seen other cleaners go right over these trouble spots and pick up the debris that the bug doesn't get or go to.Ranger987 said:yes, but generally speaking, cleaners for aboveground pools - all automatic pool cleaners for that matter, tend to have trouble with "large" debris and trouble spots in pools. There is always some debris that will need to be removed manually, as automatic cleaners aren't designed to handle it. Understanding the products and what they are designed to do, they do a pretty good job.
dmanb2b said:IMO the Pool Rover Jr is a great robot for AGPs. Robot meaning it operates independetly of you pump and filter. Drop it in the pool and 2hrs later 97% of the pool debris on the floor is vacuumed up, including sand/silt.
DBfan187 said:It runs on low voltage electricity, therefore you can still use your skimmer and returns like you normally would.
dmanb2b said:I wouldn't trade mine for nothing, other than a new one :lol:
oasis1 said:zea3 said:I don't know that I would consider the Aquabug an upgrade. They are both suction side pool cleaners that are self propelled by the suction of the pump. If it is the Baracuda Ranger, it runs around the same price as an Aquabug. Baracuda G2 and G3 models are more expensive. My Ranger tends to get caught on the ladder and doesn't like acorns. It will pick them up but they get stuck and the Ranger stops moving. I don't have any personal experience with the Aquabug, but since it operates on a similar principal it probably has similar issues.
If you can get $150-200 off the price of a pool robot that would be something to consider!
By the way, what size pump are you getting?
Good luck with the new pool!
2 HP/2 speed with a 150 cartridge filter. That's what comes with the pool. We are trying to look into a different size pump though!!
What is a pool robot?
Thanks