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Side-By-Side Comparison of Major Brand/Models of Inground Pressure-Side Cleaners
|
Brand/Model |
Manufacturer
|
General Description/
History |
Estimated
Average Cleaning Time/Cycle
|
Hose Length |
Distinguishing Features |
Best Available Prices
Subject to periodic changes. |
Baracuda Mars HP
|
Baracuda Division Zodiac Pool Care, Inc.
|
The only pressure-side cleaner made by a company renowned for its extensive line of suction side cleaners. The recently debuted Mars is a truly unique designed-cleaner. |
Less than 3 hours. |
Call for info |
Unique designed with 1/3 the number of parts of traditional pressure cleaner. Unique Shape For Better Motility. Collects Both Large and Small Debris. Easy-To-Clean, Self-Contained Debris Trap. |
$339.99
without Booster Pump. |
Hayward Viper/Phantom.
|
Hayward Pool Products, Inc.
|
The newly released Viper is the only pressure-side cleaner made by what may be the best known name in the industry, joining its stable of suction-side cleaners. |
2-3 hours. |
40' |
Worthy challenger for the Most Powerful Pressure Cleaner. Large 6 Quart Internal Debris Bag. Programmed Steering . Large, Expandable Throat. Effective Sweep Hose * Improves Water Circulation AquaDrive® jet water propulsion. 41% wider vacuum nozzle than old models. 7 3/4" cleaning path. Variable backup ability. |
$399.99** |
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Jandy RayVac
|
Teledyne Laars Jandy Products
|
The old standard, available in only a few similar models, but basically obsolete. |
Variable |
32' |
Unique aerodynamic design. Speed Control. Choice of Black, White Concrete or Vinyl, Builder or Retail models. Fairly Efficient and Durable * Covers Entire Pool . Comes in Hard-Surfaced or Vinyl-liner models.
On-board debris catcher
No Work!!! |
Call For Sales Price |
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Letro JetVac
|
Letro Products, Inc.
Division of Pentair Pool Products, Inc. |
The Jet Vac is unique in its fairly strong suctioning power, if kind of awkward-looking. |
1-3 hours. |
N/A |
Moderately powerful suction. 4 1/2" throat. Built-in backup value. Non-tangle hoses. Black or Blue colors. Built-in backup valve. Few moving parts.
|
$299.99
without Booster Pump.
$499.99
Complete. |
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Letro Legend
|
Letro Products, Inc.
Division of Pentair Pool Products, Inc. |
The Legend started what was probably the greatest legal fight in the industry when Letro challenged Polaris's dominance in pressure cleaners. They are still dominant, but the Legend is a worthy challenger. |
1-3 hours. |
N/A |
Moderate Power Wash Cleaner. Double Jet Vortex Venturi. Unique Twist-Lock Collection Bag. Four wheel drives, arguably offers better balance than Polaris. |
$549.99
Complete. |
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Letro Legend II
|
Letro Products, Inc.
Division of Pentair Pool Products, Inc. |
Like many manufacturers, Letro has developed a new cleaner that gives the customer some alternatives to their most famous product. |
1-3 hours. |
Call for info |
Polaris 360 challenger, as it operates without a Booster Pump. Moderate Power Wash Cleaner. Double Jet Vortex Venturi. Unique Twist-Lock Collection Bag. Four wheel drives, arguably offers better balance than Polaris. Dual Collection Channel. No Work!!!
|
$499.99
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Letro Platinum Series
|
Letro Products, Inc.
Division of Pentair Pool Products, Inc. |
The Platinum Series (and the Platinum Truck Series, below) symbolize Letro's creative approach to its challenge of the seemingly never-changing Polaris empire. |
1-3 hours. |
Call for info |
May have inspired the newly-announced Polaris 420 Pro. Extraordinary craftsmanship probably means longer life and less maintenance. Dual-thrust jets. Twist-lock collection bag. Gray or White colors.
Double Jet Vortex Venturi. Unique Twist-Lock Collection Bag. Extra large filter bag. Four Over-Sized,
Specially-Traded Tires |
$469.99
without Booster Pump. |
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Letro Platinum Truck Series
|
Letro Products, Inc.
Division of Pentair Pool Products, Inc. |
Cutesy cleaners on the market (Poolmobile, Rabbit, Aquabug, Turbo Turtle, etc.). |
1-3 hours. |
Call for info |
Only pressure side cleaner with Four-Wheel Drive. Four oversized, special tread wheels. Huge intake and extra large bag. Dual-thrust jets. Twist-lock collection bag. Multiple color choice. Double Jet Vortex Venturi. Unique Twist-Lock Collection Bag.
|
$449.99
without Booster Pump.
$599.99
Complete.
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Polaris 380
|
Polaris Pool Systems, Inc.
|
As the world awaits the availability of the announced 480 Pro, the 380 still stands as the flagship and most powerful cleaner in the Polaris line-up. |
3 hours. |
31' |
Triple jets. Moderately Strong Power Wash. |
$524.00**
without Booster Pump.
$753.00**
Complete.
Less Polaris $125 Trade-Up Rebate.
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Polaris 360
|
Polaris Pool Systems, Inc.
|
The only Polaris pressure-side cleaner that works without a Booster Pump. Somewhat less powerful, but more affordable. |
3 hours. |
24'
|
Only Polaris (along with 165) that works without a Booster Pump. Double jets. Twice the power of Polaris 165. Internal back-up timer frees it from obstacles. Pressure Washes. |
$499.00**
Complete.
Less Polaris $50.00 Rebate.
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Polaris 280
|
Polaris Pool Systems, Inc.
|
Could be called Polaris II, the still very popular successor to the original 180. Many loyalists still prefer it over the newer and stronger 380. |
3 hours. |
31'
|
Double Jets. Fairly Powerful
Pressure Wash Spray. Pressure Washes Pool. |
$449.00* **
without Booster Pump.
$678.00*
Complete.
|
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Polaris 180
|
Polaris Pool Systems, Inc.
|
Still around after all these years, this cleaner started a literal revolution. The granddaddy that some still won't abandon. Updated by Polaris 280. |
3 hours. |
34' + 10' Extension
|
Moderately strong Power Wash and Vacuum. Pressure Washes the Entire Pool. Original Polaris. |
$399.00* **
without Booster Pump.
$628.00* **
Complete. |
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Polaris 165
|
Polaris Pool Systems, Inc.
|
Toy-like |
3 hours. |
31'
|
Strong Vacuum Action. Built-In Reverse Drive Motor. e. Only Polaris (along with 360) that works without a Booster Pump. |
$249.00 |
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Polaris Super Turbo Turtle
|
Polaris Pool Systems, Inc.
|
This is not a toy, but a pretty good, affordable cleaner that still bears the name "Polaris." |
3 hours. |
24'
|
Floats on water surface with Jet Sweep tentacle. Strong vacuum. Picks up debris from the entire pool. |
$279.00 ** |
* Call (866) 626-2424 for rebate information. ** Minimum price allowed by manufacturer for Authorized Dealer.
Side-By-Side Comparison of Major Brand/Models
of Above-Ground Pressure-Side Cleaners
|
Brand/Model |
Manufacturer
|
General Description/
History |
Estimated
Average Cleaning Time/Cycle
|
Hose Length |
Distinguishing Features |
Best Available Prices
Subject to periodic changes. |
Polaris 65
|
Polaris Pool Systems, Inc.
|
One of the best Pressure-Side Cleaner for Above Ground pools.
|
3 hours. |
24' |
Floats on water surface with Jet Sweep tentacle. Pressure wash Pool without Booster Pumps. |
$199.99 ** |
Polaris Turbo Turtle
|
Polaris Pool Systems, Inc.
|
The newly released Viper is the only pressure-side cleaner made by what may be the best known name in the industry, joining its stable of suction-side cleaners. |
2-3 hours. |
24' |
Floats (glides) on water surface with Jet Sweep tentacle. Colorful and Ornamental |
$299.99 ** |
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Baracuda G4
|
Baracuda Division,
Zodiac
Pool Care, Inc.
|
Like many
manufacturers, Letro
has developed a new
cleaner that gives
the customer some
alternatives to
their most famous
product. |
1-3 hours. |
N/A |
Polaris 360
challenger. updated
G-#.
No Work!!! |
$499.99
|
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Baracuda Pacer
|
Baracuda
Division,
Zodiac
Pool Care, Inc |
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Hayward PoolVac
Ultra 2025C
|
Hayward Pool
Products, Inc.
|
The Platinum Series
(and the Platinum
Truck Series, below)
symbolize Letro's
creative approach to
its challenge of the
seemingly
never-changing
Polaris empire. |
1-3 hours. |
N/A |
May have inspired
the newly-announced
Polaris 420 Pro.
Extraordinary
craftsmanship
probably means
longer life and less
maintenance.
Dual-thrust jets.
Twist-lock
collection bag. Gray
or White colors.
Double Jet Vortex
Venturi. Unique
Twist-Lock
Collection Bag.
Extra large filter
bag. Four
Over-Sized,
Specially-Traded
Tires |
$469.99
without Booster
Pump. |
|
Hayward PoolVac
Ultra 2025V
|
Hayward Pool
Products, Inc.
|
Unlike some of the
cutesy cleaners on
the market (Poolmobile,
Ribbit, Aquabug,
Turbo Turtle,
etc.), the
Platinium Truck
Series is a
legitimate threat to
the most popular of
the category
leaders. |
1-3 hours. |
N/A |
Only
pressure side
cleaner with
Four-Wheel Drive.
Four
oversized,
special tread
wheels. Huge intake
and extra large bag.
Dual-thrust jets.
Twist-lock
collection bag.
Multiple color
choice. Double Jet
Vortex Venturi.
Unique Twist-Lock
Collection Bag.
|
$449.99
without Booster
Pump.
$599.99
Complete.
|
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Hayward Navigator
925V
|
Hayward
Pool Products, Inc.
|
As the world awaits
the availability of
the announced 480
Pro, the 380 still
stands as the
flagship and most
powerful cleaner in
the Polaris line-up. |
3
hours. |
31' |
Triple jets. Power
Wash. l. |
$524.00**
without Booster
Pump.
$753.00**
Complete.
Less Polaris $125
Trade-Up Rebate.
|
|
Hayward Navigator
925C
|
Hayward Pool
Products, Inc.
|
The only Polaris
pressure-side
cleaner that works
without a Booster
Pump. Somewhat less
powerful, but more
affordable. |
3
hours. |
24'
|
Only
Polaris (along with
165) that works
without a Booster
Pump. Double jets.
Twice the power of
Polaris 165.
Internal back-up
timer frees it from
obstacles. Pressure
Washes. |
$499.00**
Complete.
Less Polaris
$50.00 Rebate.
|
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Jacuzzi Tracker 2X
|
Jacuzzi, Inc.
|
Could be called
Polaris II, the
still very popular
successor to the
original 180. Many
loyalists still
prefer it over the
newer and stronger
380. |
3
hours. |
31'
|
Double Jets. More
Powerful
Pressure Wash Spray.
Pressure Washes
Entire Pool. |
$449.00* **
without Booster
Pump.
$678.00*
Complete.
|
|
Jacuzzi Tracker 4X
|
Jacuzzi, Inc.
|
Still around after
all these years,
this cleaner started
a literal
revolution. The
granddaddy that some
still won't abandon.
Updated by Polaris
280. |
3
hours. |
34'
+ 10' Extension
|
Moderate Power Wash
and Vacuum. Pressure
Washes . |
$399.00* **
without Booster
Pump.
$628.00* **
Complete. |
|
Jacuzzi Tracker XP
|
Jacuzzi, Inc.
|
The most affordable
and very popular
Polaris inground
cleaner.
|
3
hours. |
31'
|
Moderate Vacuum
Action. Built-In
Reverse Drive
Motor. Only Polaris
(along with 360)
that works without a
Booster Pump.
|
$249.00 |
EZ Kreepy |
Pentair Pool
Products, Inc.
|
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Kreepy Kaet
|
Pentair
Pool Products, Inc.
|
As the world awaits
the availability of
the announced 480
Pro, the 380 still
stands as the
flagship and most
powerful cleaner in
the Polaris line-up. |
3
hours. |
31' |
Triple jets.
Stronger Power
Wash. |
$524.00**
without Booster
Pump.
$753.00**
Complete.
Less Polaris $125
Trade-Up Rebate.
|
|
Kreepy Krauley
|
Pentair Pool
Products, Inc.
|
The only Polaris
pressure-side
cleaner that works
without a Booster
Pump. Somewhat less
powerful, but more
affordable. |
3
hours. |
24'
|
Only
Polaris (along with
165) that works
without a Booster
Pump. Double jets.
Twice the power of
Polaris 165.
Internal back-up
timer frees it from
obstacles. Pressure
Washes. |
$499.00**
Complete.
Less Polaris
$50.00 Rebate.
|
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Polaris 340
|
Polaris Pool
Systems, Inc.
|
Could be called
Polaris II, the
still very popular
successor to the
original 180. Many
loyalists still
prefer it over the
newer and stronger
380. |
3
hours. |
31'
|
Double Jets. Very
Powerful
Pressure Wash Spray.
Pressure Washes
Entire Pool. |
$449.00* **
without Booster
Pump.
$678.00*
Complete.
|
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Ribbit
|
Creation Pool
Products, Inc.
|
This is not a toy,
but a pretty good,
affordable cleaner
that still bears the
name "Polaris." |
3
hours. |
24'
|
Floats
on water surface
with Jet Sweep
tentacle. Strong
vacuum. Picks up
debris. |
$279.00 ** |
Scavenger |
Creation Pool
Products, Inc.
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Sta-Rite Calypso
|
Sta-Rite Industries,
Inc.
Division of Wicor
Industries, Inc.
|
This is not a toy,
but a pretty good,
affordable cleaner
that still bears the
name "Polaris." |
3
hours. |
24'
|
Floats
on water surface
with Jet Sweep
tentacle. Strong
vacuum. Picks up
debris moderately. |
$279.00 ** |
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Sta-Rite Great White
9500
|
Sta-Rite Industries,
Inc.
Division of Wicor
Industries, Inc.
|
This is not a toy,
but a pretty good,
affordable cleaner
that still bears the
name "Polaris." |
3
hours. |
24'
|
Floats
on water surface
with Jet Sweep
tentacle. Moderate
vacuum. Picks up
debris from the
entire pool. Very
Affordable |
$279.00 ** |
**
Minimum price allowed by
manufacturer for Authorized
Dealer.
Side-By-Side Comparison of
Major Brand/Models
of
Above-Ground
Suction-Side Cleaners
|
Brand/Model |
Manufacturer
|
General
Description/
History |
Estimated
Average Cleaning
Time/Cycle
|
Hose
Length |
Distinguishing
Features |
Best Available
Price
Subject to periodic
changes. |
AquaVac 1000
|
AquaVac
Systems, Inc.
|
The only
pressure-side
cleaner made by a
company renowned for
its extensive line
of suction side
cleaners. The
recently debuted
Mars is a truly
unique
designed-cleaner. |
Less than 3 hours. |
N/A |
Unique designed with
1/3 the number of
parts of traditional
pressure cleaner.
Unique Shape For
Better Motility.
Collects Both Large
and Small Debris.
Easy-To-Clean,
Self-Contained
Debris Trap. Very
Affordable. |
Call
for special sale
price. |
Baracuda Ranger
|
Baracuda Division,
Zodiac
Pool Care, Inc.
|
Unchallenged as the
Best Pressure-Side
Cleaner for Above
Ground pools.
|
3
hours. |
24' |
Floats on
water surface with
Jet Sweep tentacle.
Pressure washed
Entire Pool without
Booster Pumps.
|
$199.99 ** |
Baraucda Zippy Pure
|
Baracuda Division,
Zodiac
Pool Care, Inc.
|
The newly released
Viper is the only
pressure-side
cleaner made by what
may be the best
known name in the
industry, joining
its stable of
suction-side
cleaners. |
2-3 hours.
|
24' |
Floats (glides) on
water surface with
Jet Sweep tentacle.
Colorful and
Ornamental |
$299.99 ** |
Baraucda Zippy
|
Baracuda Division,
Zodiac
Pool Care, Inc.
|
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Hayward Aquabug
|
Hayward
Pool Products, Inc.
|
Same as Dave the
the Wanda versions |
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Hayward Aquacritter
|
Hayward
Pool Products, Inc.
|
Sane as
Aquacritter. |
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Poloaris 140
|
Polaris Pool
Systems, Inc.
|
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Poolmobile
|
Creation Pool
Products, Inc.
|
The newly released
Viper is the only
pressure-side
cleaner made by what
may be the best
known name in the
industry, joining
its stable of
suction-side
cleaners. |
2-3 hours.
|
24' |
Floats (glides) on
water surface with
Jet Sweep tentacle.
Colorful and
Ornamental |
$299.99 ** |
Ribbit
|
Creation Pool
Products, Inc.
|
Toy like and
inexpensive. |
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Sta-Rite Great White
9000
|
Sta-Rite Industries,
Inc.
Division of Wicor
Industries, Inc.
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Sta-Rite
8000 Li'l Shark
|
Sta-Rite Industries,
Inc.
Division of Wicor
Industries, Inc.
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Sta-Rite 7500 |
Sta-Rite Industries,
Inc.
Division of Wicor
Industries, Inc.
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The Boss
|
Letro Products,
Inc.
Division of Pentair
Products, Inc. |
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