Best Manual Pool Brush/Vac? 18' AGP and 1.5hp pump

[Gopherboy6956]

Hey Everyone -

Going into my 4th year of AGP ownership (2 in Intex, last 2 in Steel Sided) I've about had it cleaning with my Intex "deluxe pool" vacuum. I don't mind manually cleaing the pool, it's somewhat satisifying, but this thing takes forevery and you have to go real slow to keep pressure on it to keep it on the bottom and working well.

I have plenty of pump for the suction for sure, but i'm looking for recommendations on a new Vacuum. I seem to only find two camps - use an automatic cleaner, or use this (seemingly similar) $20 amazon one.

My primary detritus is mostly fine particles, not many leaves or any larger items to clean up.

Does anyone have any good recommendations on a manual pool vacuum they like?

Thank you!

 

[kimkats]

Not sure of the best one so here is a bump to get more eyes on it.

 

[dschlic1]

Try increasing the suction on your manual cleaner. The increase in suction will help keep the head on the pool surface.

 

[pookiesunshine]

here's one with weights i'm considering but havent got yet:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IT2W0PY/?

 

[bbutters]

What about the camp of battery powered manual cleaners? I’ve been using a “pool blaster” for 4 years now, and while I do wish I had something automatic, it’s held up fine and doesn’t put all the dirt into the pool filter. I’m using the “catfish Li ultra” model, $135 on Amazon.

 

[Gopherboy6956]

What about the camp of battery powered manual cleaners? I’ve been using a “pool blaster” for 4 years now, and while I do wish I had something automatic, it’s held up fine and doesn’t put all the dirt into the pool filter. I’m using the “catfish Li ultra” model, $135 on Amazon.

That's a good idea - I haven't yet looked at them. Thanks

 

[Gopherboy6956]

here's one with weights i'm considering but havent got yet:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IT2W0PY/?

I did order this one - tried it out the other day - it works better than my old one, but not great. It could be a bit heavier, but I think I can add some weight - so gonna try that next time.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R3GNR9N?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details