"The Pool Cleaner" Gearbox - 4-wheel vs. 2-wheel

[Seadweller]

I read somewhere that you can use the gearbox from the 4-wheel version of The Pool Cleaner in the 2-wheel version, so the cleaner will make longer straight-line runs. The 4-wheel version will make straight-line runs that are 3' longer than the 2-wheel version before redirecting.

Has anyone tried this modification?

 

[Jetjohn6]

I too read this somewhere. I have a two wheel and four wheel version. In my pool the two wheel version does a better job. I've considered doing the opposite swap that might allow the four wheel to work better in my pool. Hopefully someone jumps in with some details.

 

[salinda]

I think you can do this. Also, have you tried calling the company? I did a few years ago and they were pretty great. I’m actually pretty sure that they talked to me about the possibility of this modification or something like it. I’ve now switched to the four-wheel version altogether. I have a large pool and it cleans it pretty well with very low maintenance. I just change out the tires every now and then. When it dies, I am getting a cordless robot.