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Automatic Pool Cleaner Reviews

The purpose of this review is to compare two similar pool cleaners. I’d like to start with Baracuda and Kreepy Krauly. The mentioned brands come in several different models and are suction type pool cleaners.

I have been in the pool maintenance business for 30 years. I personally have 60 pool cleaners. I know what you’re thinking, why would I have so many cleaners? Well, it is so, I place the cleaner in my client’s pool to keep the pool as clean as possible. When I get to service the pool there is less work and I can service more pools in a given day. As you can see, I have a lot of experience with pool cleaners.

Now back to the review, Baracuda and Kreepy both work when connected to the skimmer or a dedicated line. The best thing about them is that they only have one moving part so if something breaks it’s usually the part that moves.

The Kreepy uses a flipper or hammer as its moving part. When suction is applied, the fin begins to move back and forth in a chamber. The action of the hammer propels the Kreepy forward. It makes some noise when the fin moves back and forth. The suction also sucks up dirt and small leaves.

The Baracuda has a diaphragm, as water passes through the diaphragm it expands and contracts. This is what causes the cleaner to move across the bottom of the pool. The diaphragm doesn’t make any noise while it works, which is something to keep in mind. The suction also picks up dirt and small leaves as the sweep moves through the pool.

Having one part makes both cleaners inexpensive to operate. Although the rubber disk and foot pad will wear out at some point. These are great cleaners if you understand that they are not a perfect solution, you still need to do some pool maintenance.

Some of the problems with these cleaners is that they can get clogged. You have to work with them to solve the problem. Some of the solutions are to shorten the hose or add weights to the hose. One problem with the Kreepy is that it can get stuck in the anti-vortex drains found at the bottom of inground pools. They make a device that can be placed around the drain and the Kreepy goes over it with no problem. The Baracuda can get stuck in the drain, but this rarely happens.

The best solution to these problems is a steering device that hooks onto the automatic pool cleaner’s hose. The name of the device is called Twister. This is a great little device that rotates and turns the automatic pool cleaner in different directions. This helps the wiper free itself if it gets stuck.

The Twister is powered by the constant flow of water through the pool cleaner hose. A paddlewheel rotates inside the Twister and transfers power to the pool hose, turning the hose in the opposite direction about 3 times per hour.

If you are looking for an affordable way to buy a pool cleaner, then buy the Baracuda Wahoo. This is a very low priced automatic pool cleaner. In fact, it is designed for above ground pools, but it can be used with in-ground pools. I have put it in several in ground pools that have lots of leaves and debris and it does a great job. In fact, I have several that have worked flawlessly for over a year. There is a downside if the manufacturer finds out that it is used for an in-ground pool, the warranty is void. Like I said, I have had no problems with any of the cleaners. The Wahoo and Twister are a great cleaning system and for the price they can’t be beat. For the price, the Baracuda and Kreepy are great cleaners and should be on your list of potential purchases.