Can I use a Zodiac MX8 in above ground pool?

[Kjingram821]

Moved from here.
Curious if anyone ever tried this? Pool store has refurb MX8 Elite's for like $320. My pool is a radiant metric, semi-inground, so it's not the thinner wall type of AGP. Wondering if this thing would work? The current kreepy-type knockoff only cleans the bottom, and does it poorly at that.

 

[splashpad]

First Q:
What size pump do you have? (How many inlets, aka water sources to pump)

 

[Kjingram821]

Sorry, replied in the previous thread, didn't think it mattered being old since no one answered.

I've got a Pentair VS 342001 with one skimmer / one return.

 

[splashpad]

I've got a Pentair VS 342001 with one skimmer / one return.

What is the flow rate (I couldn't find that info on a very brief search)? And which "knock-off" cleaner do you have?

 

[Kjingram821]

I think at 1400rpm I'm probably around 40gpm (I don't have a flow meter installed, I know, shame on me) but calculating head loss I'd say I'm around 40 GPM at that RPM. I can increase RPM but the increased turbulence tends to make it worse. It's similar to a Zodiac Ranger or Baracuda. Don't remember the exact name. It looks like the Ranger but has the finned disc more like a Baracuda. It might've been G2?