I need to buy a new brush for my AG pool. Are nylon bristles longer lasting than poly or does it make no difference? I have read that the Whale Wall is a good brush but seems to have some issues with corrosion. Also, I need a brush now and the Whale Wall isn't available locally. The blue and white brush has poly bristles and is available at Walmart for $15.47. The HDX one has white nylon bristles. I can get that one from Home Depot for $16.98. I would appreciate opinions on which one is the better choice. Thank you in advance.
Pool Brush Nylon Vs. Poly Bristles
- Thread starter kendog2
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I have the one on the right. Works fine, but I learned from my previous brush not to leave it outside in the sun and heat. I put mine in the open mudroom now, and it has lasted for years.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,579
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I have the metal one from Home Depot like the bottom pic- I haven’t had issues with the bristles falling out that i had with the plastic one of years past. It does however have rust stains on the bristles where they connect to the head. Doesn’t seem to affect operation. I leave mine outside all the time year round. It’s on its 3rd season.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,303
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
My Whale Wall brush is about 4 years old. Still looks like new. I do store it in the garage.
Thank you everyone! I will be sure to store the new brush out of the sun.
Marty, do you think the Whale Wall brush is far superior to brushes that don't have a fin?
Marty, do you think the Whale Wall brush is far superior to brushes that don't have a fin?
- May 3, 2014
- 58,303
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I do. A lot less effort to keep the brush on the wall surface. Also really mixes the water up when used.
Panzer
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+1 on the Wall Whale (I just used my a half hour ago). Has held up fairly well and as mknauss noted, it is notably easier to keep it against the wall.
Respectfully,
Respectfully,
Thank you Marty and Panzer. Sounds great. I will let my husband know and see if he wants to get one of those Whale Wall brushes.
We needed the brush right away so my husband opted for the one from Home Depot with the nylon bristles. There are many negative reviews about the Walmart brush stating that the plastic bristles begin falling out in less than a year. I would like to try a brush with a fin someday though. Apparently some people rig up their own fin and attach it to a regular brush.